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Yogita Bihani’s idea of perfect day out (TV Snippets)
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Yogita Bihani says spending few moments of happiness with underprivileged children is the perfect day out for her.
The actress, who is seen in Ekta Kapoor’s show “Dil Hi Toh Hai”, spends her weekends collecting the extra food prepared at lavish hotels and restaurants in the city and distributes the same amongst needy children from the slums near Bandra reclamation.
She works with an NGO, and teaches basic sanitation and hygiene practices to the children.
“It feels nice to make others happy. We are blessed that we have a loving family, food and a protective home. But, there are so many people around us who can’t afford to have a single meal in a day. It’s a small effort from our end to make the world a better place for all,” Yogita said in a statement to IANS.
She added: “We collect extra food from few restaurants and distribute it amongst underprivileged children. We also try to educate them about basic hygiene practices which can protect them and their family from diseases. Most of the little ones are very creative and talented but they can’t afford basic schooling. Also, lack of awareness inhibits them from becoming an important part of society.
“We are trying our best to provide as much as we can for them so that they always have a smile on their faces. Spending few moments of happiness with them is the perfect day out for me.”
The show is aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
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Badshah creates a rap on TV show
Rapper and music composer Badshah created a new rap talking about the issue of bullying on TV show “Dil Hai Hindustani 2”.
Badshah, who will soon be seen judging upcoming show, rapped about bullying that children face at a young age.
“Bullying is an important issue grappling our society today. I am father to a beautiful daughter and she is as susceptible to be bullied as any other kid in school,” Badshah said in a statement to IANS.
“Hearing the recent cases of bullying and how victims react to it, I feel really sad and so I wanted to express my opinion on it. ‘Dil Hai Hindustani 2’ is a family entertainment show and allows me to reach out to all ages alike,” he added.
The show will soon air on Star Plus.
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Teaching gives me ultimate satisfaction: Vibha Chibber
Actress Vibha Chibber loves to teach, and says she feels proud when she teaches acting to aspiring actors.
The actress is currently seen as an acting teacher in “Acting Adda”. She also teaches acting in real life.
“In National School of Drama, I had some greatest teachers whom I look upto, Anuradha Kapoor, Kirti Jain, Barry John, Robin Das and Ranjit Kapoor these are the people who has taught me various stuff,” Vibha said in a statement to IANS.
She was also part of Theatre In Education.
The actress said: “I was the founder actor teacher of TIE and later on I was the director also and taught students for close to two decades.”
On her role in “Acting Adda”, Vibha said: “As a teacher, I feel a lot of pride when you teach acting stuff, when you are the mediator between art and students that’s a special feeling. Teaching gives me the ultimate satisfaction. And given me an opportunity I will never loose a single chance to teach someone. There is no end to learning while teaching the aspiring actor, I also learn so many things. Learning is never ending.”
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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.