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Nawabzaade actress Isha Rikhi feels fortunate with her Bollywood debut
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actress Isha Rikhi who is making her Bollywood debut with romantic comedy film “Nawabzaade” said she was very lucky to get such opportunity.
Isha told IANS on phone that she was feeling lucky to be a part of this film. “I know many actors who are equally hard working like me but yet to get the opportunity in Bollywood. I am very happy to make my debut with a rom-com.”
The trailer of the film was released this week and also a very special song which is composed by Guru Randhawa featuring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor.
While Isha is getting a positive response from various online platforms asked about if she was worried about the audience’s reception, as she has popularity in Punjabi films the actress said: “Yes I was little worried how people will accept the film and me in the film.
“This is my first ever Bollywood film which has a bigger exposure than my earlier Punjabi films, so I expected people to like me. thankfully it is happening.”
Isha started modelling at a young age and worked in some of the Punjabi films like “Happy Go Lucky”, “Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De” among others.
The story of Nawabzaade revolves around three boys who are running after one girl.
Asked about her on-set experience, Isha said: “Before the film, I did not know anyone and that was the reason I was quite nervous. Whenever we make a film as an actor we need full support from the co-actors, crew members and ofcourse director. Thankfully at the end of the shooting, we really become a close-knit family.”
The actress, soon to appear on popular rapper Badshah’s upcoming music video song titled Bamb, said that she wishes to work with Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar Hirani in future.
The film is releasing on July 27.
–IANS
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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.