Entertainment
Bollywood star Jeetendra speaks about ‘Celebrating Jeetendra’ in Nagpur on Jan 12

Ahead of his charitable programme ‘Celebrating Jeetendra? in Nagpur, Bollywoods yesteryear superstar Jeetendra speaks to Nation Next about his fondness for Nagpur and his love for charity. Dr Bhavana Rajesh Dhabre has spearheaded the event, which would be held at Mankapur Sports Stadium, Nagpur on January 12, 2019, 7 pm onwards.
Jeetendra, while speaking about the charity event, told Nation Next, Rajesh Dhabre is a great (IRS) officer and a singer too. I can never refuse Dhabre saab’s proposal not because hes an officer but because hes a thorough gentleman. Rajeshs love for music and his wife Dr Bhavanas love for charity made me get associated with this event.
Dr Bhavana has been instrumental in successfully running Shakuntala Public School, which is approved by the Government of Maharashtra but a non-aided one. She has also been the torchbearer of the NGO – Swayamdeep Sanskrutik and Shikshaneek Sanstha, to which the proceeds of the charity event in Nagpur on Jan 12 would go towards.

When we spoke to Bhavana, she said, All movies of Jeetendraji have been super hit in Nagpur; be it Maang Bharo Sajna, Arpan, Kinara, Mawaali, Tohfa, Himmatwala, etc. There was a time during the 80s when only his songs used to be played at functions and schools in Nagpur.
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Celebrating Jeetendra? is a musical programme, in which Nagpurians would celebrate superstar Jeetendra and his successful career. The veteran actor would also be meeting and thanking his fans in Nagpur. The show would also highlight his journey from being ?Jeetendra the junior artist? to ?Jeetendra the superstar.
When we spoke to Rekha, a die-hard fan of Jeetendra from Nagpur, she said, I’ve already booked my tickets for the event. I’m not as fit as him but still I’ll ensure I shake a leg there. I don’t mind being bed-ridden for a few days if it’s about Jeetendra! I’m his huge fan.
Nagpurians be ready to rock and roll with the ?Jumping Jack on his famous songs as a gesture of gratitude!
Bollywood
DR Karthikeyan attends Rocketry: The Nambi Effect premier, recalls experience with Dr Nambi Narayanan

R Madhavan with DR Karthikeyan (centre)
Former CBI Director DR Karthikeyan, former officials from the probe agency and members of the film industry recently attended a special screening of film ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ at Siri Fort auditorium in New Delhi.
DR Karthikeyan writes…
“On personal invitation phone call from Dr Nambi Narayanan, I had the opportunity to see the very first premier show of the film ROCKETRY – The Nambi Effect – at Sirifort Auditorium, Delhi on 26th June – Sunday evening.
On arrival at the venue, I was happy to be met by the talented Star/Director/Producer Mr R Madhavan and senior officers of the Ministry of I&B, Govt of India. It was an amazing production – destined to get an award – nationally and globally! The movie was screened all over the world on 1st July – produced both in English, Hindi and Tamil and also dubbed in many more languages.
At the end of the show at the packed auditorium, I was invited by Mr Madhavan to the stage and given a bouquet of flowers along with my colleague PM Nair IPS. I shared a couple of words with the audience. “At that time when there was sensation about the so called “ISRO Spy Case,” I was asked by the CBI HQ for my opinion. I was then investigating Rajiv Gandhi Assassination – as Chief of SIT CBI – I spent a few hours of conversation with Dr Nambi Narayanan who was in our custody at Malligai, Headquarters of SIT CBI at Chennai. I had no hesitation in reporting to CBI Hq my finding that not only Nambi Narayanan is innocent of any of the charges alleged against him but also he was a noble person.” It so happened when his case came up before the National Human Rights Commission for compensation, I was the Director General, NHRC at Delhi.
After hearing from me what actually happened to Nambi Narayanan, the Commission awarded him financial compensation, as interim relief. Dr Nambi Narayanan has been in touch with me since then from time to time.
Here is one of his recent communications to me on WhatsApp – “The role you had played in relieving me from the charges was immense.Thank you very much Sir. I will be certainly very happy to meet you in person when I visit Delhi. Once again thank you very much! With regards Nambi Narayanan”.
As early as on 30th June 2021, Dr Nambi Narayanan had sent to me on email – the extract – MEETING KARTHIKEYAN ‘Pray to God, he will come.’– chapter 14 of his just then released Biography “Ready to Fire”- (How India and I Survived The ISRO Spy Case). The same is also attached herewith. The life of Padma Bhushan Dr Nambi Narayanan, the celebrated space scientist, which is very powerfully portrayed in the movie Rocketry – The Nambi Effect carries a powerful message to everyone.
Satyameva Jayate – Truth alone triumphs – Mundaka Upanishad.
While the guilty should be identified and punished promptly and severely, no innocent or the family should suffer physically or mentally or emotionally. That should be the commitment on the part of everyone of us – particularly those in charge of governance, administration, law enforcement, intelligence and the judiciary!”
Released on July 1, the film is a biographical drama based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former scientist and aerospace engineer of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who was falsely charged with espionage in 1994.
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Many child actors who have worked in the movie are from Vidarbha. During the trailer launch, MLA Tekchand Sawakar, actor Girish Pardesi and other actors from the movie, were present. Aamhi Butterfly is going to be released in August 2022.
Above are some of the pictures from the event!
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