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Films biggest bridge to connect mankind: Ravi Shankar Prasad

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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Films, by way of capturing universal emotions, are a unifying medium for people irrespective of language and country, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here on Friday.

Prasad, who was once Information and Broadcasting Minister, inaugurated the ninth edition of the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) here in the presence of actors Tabu and Pooja Bhatt, apart from filmmaker Rahul Rawail.

Lauding the role of films in bringing people together, he said: “I have always felt that films are the biggest bridge to connect mankind. Whoever the person, whatever the country or language, the emotions are the same. What films capture is the essence of the emotions.

“I think this contribution of India’s filmmakers in bringing people together is truly extraordinary… The dialogues, the songs, the music, and above all, creating a kind of emotion which transfers you from the ugly life of contemporary existence to a feeling of romance, utopia and to a world we always seek…”

Prasad congratulated the organisers of JFF, a movie gala which will go to 18 cities for a duration of three months starting from Friday.

The fest will travel to Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Meerut, Agra, Gorakhpur, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bhopal, Indore, Ludhiana, Hisar, Raipur and Dehradun before culminating in Mumbai.

“Films will be stronger when the common man watches it,” said Prasad, who was the I&B Minister when the International Film Festival of India shifted to Goa from Delhi.

JFF opened with “3 Idiotas”, the Mexican adaptation of Rajkumar Hirani’s “3 Idiots”. Some of the titles to be showcased at the gala include “Village Rockstars”, “Kadvi Hawa”, “S Durga”, “Bioscopewala”, “The Hungry” and “Ajji”.

There is also a retrospective of Tabu’s works. Films like “Maqbool”, “Maachis”, “Iruvar”, “Kandukondain Kandukondain”, “Astitva”, “The Namesake” and “Cheeni Kum” are part of the schedule.

As part of a tribute to Bollywood legends Shashi Kapoor, Kundan Shah and Sridevi, some iconic movies of the late celebrities will also be showcased.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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