I would have titled this post, Sanaya on AKRHZ, but there was so much in the episode apart from Sanaya, that this seems more appropriate.
I have been watching this show the last few weeks, ever since I heard that Sanaya was making an appearance on it ... and have liked it tremendously. It's a feel good show, highlighting the good work that many people are doing quietly, in different parts of India, in different ways, in different fields ... and shows how much there is to do in India, and how every little effort can make a big difference. One person can affect the lives of one, two, maybe a hundred, maybe a thousand people ... but for those hundred or thousand people, that difference can change their lives. And if any of these stories or these people inspire even one or two other people to try to do something that can make a difference ... well, that's a chain reaction started ... drop by drop the ocean forms ...
The last episode I saw, had as guest a doctor, who doesn't charge for the female babies born at his hospital. He started the practice when he found that many parents and families didn't want to pay for a girl baby ... so he turned it around, and simply stopped charging for them. He also saw that they celebrated a boy's birth, but not a girl's ... so he and his staff started celebrating the girl babies' births. Simple things ... but doctors are revered in India, and his practice has started making a difference to the way girl babies are welcomed in his hospital.
There was also a couple who establish helplines for deaf-mute people, and especially in police stations, where often there is no one to take the statement from a deaf mute person. Again, a small effort, but ask the people he has helped, how much this help means to them. Another man, who is visually handicapped himself, has started adventure sports for visually handicapped people, and also takes normal people in his programs, thus getting them into contact with the handicapped ones. This has resulted in some visually handicapped people getting jobs, as the aam junta realises how much work they can actually do.
Today, 22nd Nov, there were a number of guests. First was a gentleman, Sam Singh, who retired to India after 32 years abroad as CEO of a multinational, and started a school for girls in his home town. Starting a school was the least of his problems ... far bigger was the problem of getting permission from parents for the girls to attend, despite free education, meals and clothes. So he started PAYING them to attend. Every day of attendance, gets each girl Rs 10, which is deposited in an account for her ... when she completes school, she gets the money. Along with this, they ensure jobs for the girls, so that after they graduate, they have means of a livelihood. Starting with 30, he now has over 1400 girls enrolled in his school. A noble cause indeed ... and what dedication! At an age when he can retire and live out his life comfortably, he works tirelessly raising funds for his school, so that he can help more and more girls.
Sanaya's performance was with the girls from his school ... she danced to Gun Guna and Aaja Nachle ... the second song was with the girls ... and it was touching to see this old man tear up and be so visibly affected at this surprise planned for him. He said, after the performance, that never in his life did he imagine that his girls would ever share the platform with such personalities as Amitabh Bacchan and girls like Sanaya ... and he hoped they would aspire to achieve as much in life themselves too.
Sanaya's little speech echoed my feelings, what I had felt earlier, that it was an honor for her to be on this platform with a person like him ... I noticed after the dance when she and the girls danced down to escort AB Sr and Sam Singh up the stairs to the podium, Sanaya stayed with Sam Singh, helping him up the stairs ... these little gestures come so naturally to her, and it was really sweet to see her escort the older gentleman. And of course, soft hearted Sanaya got teary eyed when the little girl from the school broke down during her speech ... how sweetly she was consoling her!
Later they showed offscreen moments of Sanaya playing games with the girls, as usual she was as ebullient and chirpy as the kids, and enjoying herself thoroughly. Also noticed when the doughnuts came in for the girls, she realised that they had no clue what they were, and told them the name most naturally and without a trace of surprise. And how thrilled she was to win their game!!!
Sanaya looked gorgeous in a bottle green lehnga with red trim ... she has toned up during her JDJ stint ... and seems to have regained some of the weight she lost then ... she was looking fit and utterly sexy!!!
Other guests included a man who set up toilets in his home town, again after returning from overseas ... and made sure they toilets were used regularly ... and were cleaned regularly, to the point that his business cards proclaim him as Chief Toilet Cleaner. Now his toilets have become convenience points, for phone charging, making small bill payments etc. A small initiative, and so useful!!! He was introduced by Rajdeep Sardesai, who has decided ... after watching this show ... that every news segment of his, will end with a positive story, like the ones aired here.
Ayushman Khurana and Ruhi from YHM introduced their heroes too ... a young girl who changed the water fountain design in her school to be convenient for children of different ages ... and a group of kids in Mumbai who shame people they catch littering or peeing in public by whistling at them :) Again, small things, which can make a small difference ... which can become bigger if more people take it up ...
Anurag Basu introduced the last guest, who is a true hero ... a young boy of 23, his father walked out/disappeared seven years ago and has never returned ... a year ago, his mother got cancer, AML, and died within a few months of diagnosis. He and his brother struggled with finances to pay for her treatment, and occasionally they got help from the most unexpected places. That inspired him so much that he wanted to do the same for others. He used to play the guitar and sing for his mother, and found that she liked it, so did other patients. He also used to sing on trains during his commute to college ... Now he started singing to raise funds, which he donates to poor cancer patients to help in their treatment. His salary is Rs 7000, and from his singing, he raises Rs 8000 which he donates. It seems that those who are less fortunate than us, seem to be richer in one thing ... they have far bigger hearts.
As a surprise for Saurabh, the singer, AB Sr had invited Mohit Chauhan, his favorite singer ... who not only sang with the boy, but also presented him with a guitar, autographed by both AB Sr and Mohit. Such a sweet gesture ... Saurabh was visibly touched. Also, in the final offscreen segment, Hussain the host, AB Sr, and the team of AKRHZ, travelled with Saurabh in his local train and sang with him ... much to the delight of all the commuters. I had read this on my twitter feed ... comments from regular commuters, who saw AB Sr travelling on the train that day ... was interesting to see the segment on TV. I hope this segment increases his uptake from his regular commuters.
All in all, a nice watch, a positive show, and an inspiring one ... I am so happy Sanaya was invited for this, it was an honour for her to be on such a platform, and meet someone like Sam Singh. She is always empathetic towards those less fortunate than her ... it is nice to see her on such meaningful shows.
And I do hope that Sanaya being on this Star Plus show means that she is in talks with them for her own next show. Can't wait to see her back on TV after the IPKKND Jashn is over.
I have been watching this show the last few weeks, ever since I heard that Sanaya was making an appearance on it ... and have liked it tremendously. It's a feel good show, highlighting the good work that many people are doing quietly, in different parts of India, in different ways, in different fields ... and shows how much there is to do in India, and how every little effort can make a big difference. One person can affect the lives of one, two, maybe a hundred, maybe a thousand people ... but for those hundred or thousand people, that difference can change their lives. And if any of these stories or these people inspire even one or two other people to try to do something that can make a difference ... well, that's a chain reaction started ... drop by drop the ocean forms ...
The last episode I saw, had as guest a doctor, who doesn't charge for the female babies born at his hospital. He started the practice when he found that many parents and families didn't want to pay for a girl baby ... so he turned it around, and simply stopped charging for them. He also saw that they celebrated a boy's birth, but not a girl's ... so he and his staff started celebrating the girl babies' births. Simple things ... but doctors are revered in India, and his practice has started making a difference to the way girl babies are welcomed in his hospital.
There was also a couple who establish helplines for deaf-mute people, and especially in police stations, where often there is no one to take the statement from a deaf mute person. Again, a small effort, but ask the people he has helped, how much this help means to them. Another man, who is visually handicapped himself, has started adventure sports for visually handicapped people, and also takes normal people in his programs, thus getting them into contact with the handicapped ones. This has resulted in some visually handicapped people getting jobs, as the aam junta realises how much work they can actually do.
Today, 22nd Nov, there were a number of guests. First was a gentleman, Sam Singh, who retired to India after 32 years abroad as CEO of a multinational, and started a school for girls in his home town. Starting a school was the least of his problems ... far bigger was the problem of getting permission from parents for the girls to attend, despite free education, meals and clothes. So he started PAYING them to attend. Every day of attendance, gets each girl Rs 10, which is deposited in an account for her ... when she completes school, she gets the money. Along with this, they ensure jobs for the girls, so that after they graduate, they have means of a livelihood. Starting with 30, he now has over 1400 girls enrolled in his school. A noble cause indeed ... and what dedication! At an age when he can retire and live out his life comfortably, he works tirelessly raising funds for his school, so that he can help more and more girls.
Sanaya's performance was with the girls from his school ... she danced to Gun Guna and Aaja Nachle ... the second song was with the girls ... and it was touching to see this old man tear up and be so visibly affected at this surprise planned for him. He said, after the performance, that never in his life did he imagine that his girls would ever share the platform with such personalities as Amitabh Bacchan and girls like Sanaya ... and he hoped they would aspire to achieve as much in life themselves too.
Sanaya's little speech echoed my feelings, what I had felt earlier, that it was an honor for her to be on this platform with a person like him ... I noticed after the dance when she and the girls danced down to escort AB Sr and Sam Singh up the stairs to the podium, Sanaya stayed with Sam Singh, helping him up the stairs ... these little gestures come so naturally to her, and it was really sweet to see her escort the older gentleman. And of course, soft hearted Sanaya got teary eyed when the little girl from the school broke down during her speech ... how sweetly she was consoling her!
Later they showed offscreen moments of Sanaya playing games with the girls, as usual she was as ebullient and chirpy as the kids, and enjoying herself thoroughly. Also noticed when the doughnuts came in for the girls, she realised that they had no clue what they were, and told them the name most naturally and without a trace of surprise. And how thrilled she was to win their game!!!
Sanaya looked gorgeous in a bottle green lehnga with red trim ... she has toned up during her JDJ stint ... and seems to have regained some of the weight she lost then ... she was looking fit and utterly sexy!!!
Other guests included a man who set up toilets in his home town, again after returning from overseas ... and made sure they toilets were used regularly ... and were cleaned regularly, to the point that his business cards proclaim him as Chief Toilet Cleaner. Now his toilets have become convenience points, for phone charging, making small bill payments etc. A small initiative, and so useful!!! He was introduced by Rajdeep Sardesai, who has decided ... after watching this show ... that every news segment of his, will end with a positive story, like the ones aired here.
Ayushman Khurana and Ruhi from YHM introduced their heroes too ... a young girl who changed the water fountain design in her school to be convenient for children of different ages ... and a group of kids in Mumbai who shame people they catch littering or peeing in public by whistling at them :) Again, small things, which can make a small difference ... which can become bigger if more people take it up ...
Anurag Basu introduced the last guest, who is a true hero ... a young boy of 23, his father walked out/disappeared seven years ago and has never returned ... a year ago, his mother got cancer, AML, and died within a few months of diagnosis. He and his brother struggled with finances to pay for her treatment, and occasionally they got help from the most unexpected places. That inspired him so much that he wanted to do the same for others. He used to play the guitar and sing for his mother, and found that she liked it, so did other patients. He also used to sing on trains during his commute to college ... Now he started singing to raise funds, which he donates to poor cancer patients to help in their treatment. His salary is Rs 7000, and from his singing, he raises Rs 8000 which he donates. It seems that those who are less fortunate than us, seem to be richer in one thing ... they have far bigger hearts.
As a surprise for Saurabh, the singer, AB Sr had invited Mohit Chauhan, his favorite singer ... who not only sang with the boy, but also presented him with a guitar, autographed by both AB Sr and Mohit. Such a sweet gesture ... Saurabh was visibly touched. Also, in the final offscreen segment, Hussain the host, AB Sr, and the team of AKRHZ, travelled with Saurabh in his local train and sang with him ... much to the delight of all the commuters. I had read this on my twitter feed ... comments from regular commuters, who saw AB Sr travelling on the train that day ... was interesting to see the segment on TV. I hope this segment increases his uptake from his regular commuters.
All in all, a nice watch, a positive show, and an inspiring one ... I am so happy Sanaya was invited for this, it was an honour for her to be on such a platform, and meet someone like Sam Singh. She is always empathetic towards those less fortunate than her ... it is nice to see her on such meaningful shows.
And I do hope that Sanaya being on this Star Plus show means that she is in talks with them for her own next show. Can't wait to see her back on TV after the IPKKND Jashn is over.
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