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Sadhana Shivdasani “Mera Saya Saath Hoga” ( 2 -9- 1941) to ( 25 -12- 2015)
Lucknow:Sadhana Shivdasani better known as Sadhana, was an Indian actress who was one of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s.Sadhana passed away on Friday morning 25 december at her residence after a long battle with cancer.
Known for films like Mera Saaya, Wo Kaun Thi and Waqt, the legendary actress made the fringe Sadhana cut hairstyle a popular look for a long time.She was suffering from a small lesion in her mouth that was cancerous and underwent a successful surgery for the same.
Born in a Sindhi family in Karachi Sadhana was named after her father’s favorite actress-dancer Sadhana Bose. Her father was the brother of actor Hari Shivdasani, father of actress Babita.The family fled from Karachi during the post-partition riots and settled in Mumbai. Her mother home-schooled her until she was 8 years old after which she studied at Auxilium Convent, Wadala and Jai Hind college.
Sadhana aspired to be an actress since childhood. . In 1955 she played a chorus girl in the song “Mur mur ke na dekh mur mur ke” in Raj Kapoor’s Shree 420.Love in Simla, Ek Musafir Ek Haseena,Parakh,Hum Dono,Asli Nakali,Mere Mehboob,Wo Kon Thi,Ek Phool Do Maali, Geeta Mera Naam,Dil Daulat Duniya were some of her blockbusters.
She acted in 33 films as lead heroine and had 27 hits .Sadhana married her’ Love in Simla’ director Ram Krishna Nayyar on 7 March 1966. Sadhana introduced her signature “Sadhana cut” which immediately became a fashion statement among young girls in India . Later Deepika Padukon copied this hairstyle in her movie Om Shanti Om.Sadhana is also credited for bringing into fashion tight chudidar-kurta which she first wore in her movie Waqt.
She was nominated for the Filmfare Award inBest Acterss category for her roles in Wo Kon Thi? and Waqt. For her contribution towards the film industry, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the IIFA in 2002.Though Sadhana is not among us anymore but she will always be remembered as one of the most versatile actress of Indian cinema as aptly stated in one of her song “mera saaya saath hoga”
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.