The Launch of Film Club

by Hon’ble MP Hema Malini

at

Consulate General of India, New York

(Hon’ble MP Hema Malini and Consul General Amb Dnyaneshwar M Mulay launching“Club FilLit” and “Brajdham”)

On 15th July 2014 in the Ball Room of the Consulate General of India, New York, Honorable Hema Malini, Member of Parliament of India and Consul General Amb Dnyaneshwar M Mulay announced the launch of the “Club FilLit” (Club for Films, Literature & Culture with Indian connection) and “Brajdham” (For welfare of Mathura-residents).

(Hon’ble MP Hema Malini excited to see the support for “Brajdham”)

Hon’ble MP Hema Malini was delighted to see the audience support to the cause of “Brajdham”, a new foundation launched to help the people of Mathura through better education, sanitation, transportation and cleaning of Yamuna. The announcement of launch of “Brajdham”, got enthusiastic support from TV Asia represented through its CEO Mr H R Shah; Mr Thomas Oomen of Federation of Malayali Associations of America; Mr Ravi Batra, renowned lawyer of New York; Mr Georgy Bhalla, COO of Dance Rhythm who is producer of dazzling show depicting the Dream Girl Hema Malini as Durga etc. She thanked and assured the audience to visit USA again with her husband Actor Dharmendra.

Consul General Amb. Mulay in his welcome speech referred Hon’ble MP Hema Malini ‘A National Symbol of Unity in Diversity of India’ as she really represents “nari shakti” (women power) through her contributions in fields of cinema, social service, politics etc and is widely recognised in India and abroad for her contribution to the art world.

(Ms Madhura Deo explained about the theme of the Club FilLit)

Ms Madhura Deo explained the theme of the Club FilLit to bring forth Indian connections in Films or literature. It will bring forth eminent writers, film producers,directors, actors/actresses and other personalities to elaborate Indian connection with their creations.

(The guests being addressed by Hon’ble MP Hema Malini)

To name a few of other important dignitaries attending the event were Mr Vijay K Nambiar, veteran Indian diplomat and currently serving as the UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on Myanmar; Prof Indrajit Saluja, Founder and Chief Editor of ‘Indian Panorama’; Dr Navin Mehta, an ENT-otolaryngologist in New York and Dr Sudhir M Parikh, a renowned Consulting Allergist & Chairman of Parikh Worldwide Media.

The welcome of Hon’ble MP Hema Malini organized by the Consulate General of India, New York, TV Asia and the Indian community ended with a grand dinner.

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