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Ashi would like to play Jennifer Winget’s role
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) “Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai” actress Ashi Singh says she would like to portray a character like Maya Mehrotra, played by actress Jennifer Winget in the show “Beyhadh”.
Jennifer played Maya Mehrotra — an independent working woman with an obsessive nature. The show might have gone off air, but not without leaving Ashi extremely impressed.
“People say that I look very innocent and cute. I want to do something which is negative…something different from my personality. It would be challenging. Jennifer’s role in ‘Beyhadh’…I would love to do something like that. I can prove my acting skills and I can learn also,” Ashi told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
But for now, she is happy playing a studious character in “Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai”, which is set in the 1990s.
In the upcoming episodes of the Sony Entertainment Television, the school track will conclude and college days of the show’s characters will begin.
On the changes in her character Naina, Ashi said: “I would love to have longer hair but I can’t. I used to make a ponytail but now I will leave my hair open.”
“In our show, we have only six or seven clothes which we repeat. The sisters also borrow each other’s clothes. We will continue borrowing clothes but we won’t wear our old clothes. The clothes will be more like what actresses like Karisma Kapoor used to wear (in the 1990s).”
In the opening episode of the show, Ashi had played the older version of Naina as well. So is she comfortable playing someone in her 30s or 40s?
“I haven’t thought about it. My character is still very young. It would be difficult to play a 35-year-old woman. I think my director or producer won’t consider me for a 35-year-old character. I won’t look like that but still, I guess I would like to play something like that because it would be challenging,” said the actress who is doing her graduation in mass media.
The show’s fans are eager to watch ‘Samaina’ — Sameer and Naina — together again. When will that happen?
“I just want to tell our fans that the ‘Samaina’ track will be coming soon. Have patience. We are going to start our college life soon. It will happen in college for sure…in Ahmedabad itself. There will be a rival gang in college as well,” she said.
Her on-screen chemistry with actor Randeep Rai’s character Sameer has been lauded by many. What about off-screen?
“We like to keep it professional,” she said.
This isn’t their first project together. The two had featured in a show called “Secret Diaries” as well.
“That time we didn’t know each other. I remember the show and that he was there because it was my first show but for him, it was not new. So he doesn’t even remember that I was there,” said Ashi.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.