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Rasika Dugal 'hangs out' with IPS officials to prep for web show Delhi Police

May 232018

Rasika Dugal talks about spending time with cops to slip into the role of one, in her upcoming web show, Delhi Police

Rasika Dugal

Apart from her next big screen venture, Nandita Das’ Manto, Rasika Dugal is also awaiting the release of her upcoming web offering, tentatively titled Delhi Police, which will see her slip into the role of an IPS officer for the first time.

Talking about the eight-part crime drama series, based on high profile criminal cases, Dugal says, “I play an IPS officer who has only recently completed a year-long training in Delhi. So, I met several IPS officers as part of preparation. I spent time with them to understand the processes underway in police stations, how they train for a parade or simply hang out. It is easy to relate to people once they start talking. Stories about their training and desire to do something for people and the country made for many long conversations.” The actor also took time to understand the different official ranks in the system, and those that are specific to the Delhi Police. “There were so many details about the uniform itself, and about the different ways in which they salute each other.”

Shot from January to April earlier this year, the show was helmed by Canadian director Richie Mehta, and has been produced by Golden Karavan and Ivanhoe Pictures. Rasika Dugal admits she’s known Mehta for a while after having met him at a film festival in 2013. “We bumped into each other later when he was on a recce for this project. I was shooting for another venture at the same location. He tells me that it occurred to him then that I would fit the part.” The show, also featuring Shefali Shah, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang is based on investigations of the cases in concern.

Also read: Rasika Dugal goes sans make-up for Manto

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Akshay Kumar's Diwali Gift to 103 Families of Brave Martyrs Will Win Your Heart

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Oct 222017

Diwali this year became memorable for the families of 103 slain policemen and Army personnel. While many in B-town were busy enjoying the festive season in their own way, Akshay Kumar came up with a special gesture and brought a sliver of light and joy to the families who lost their beloved ones.

Akki who is often known for his generosity especially towards defence personnel, joined an initiative by a senior IPS officer and contributed Rs 25 lakh for this wonderful cause. The officials came up with a list of martyred soldiers and when Akshay learned about this, he decided to join hands and make a difference.

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:06am PDT

“Akshay recently sent me a photograph of a small girl weeping beside the coffin of her father. When I broached the subject of helping the slain policemen’s families, the actor promptly decided to chip in. We are happy that our initiative has made the Diwali of the martyrs’ families sweeter,” said Kolhapur range IGP Vishwas Nangre Patil to PTI.

He not only sent a cheque but also a signed letter for each family, making the gesture all the more thoughtful and personal.

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:32am PDT

In the heartfelt letter, he talked about the sacrifice made by the martyrs for our nation, “I am aware that you must be recalling their lovely memories during Diwali. The tragedy that has befallen your family is immense and I pray to god that you overcome this tragedy with fortitude and usher in the new year. I wish to offer sweets and a small gift for the children to buy books. I request you to accept them,” he wrote.

However, this isn’t the first time Akshay has done something like this. Even after Uri terror attacks, he went on to donate Rs 5 lakh to every family of the martyrs.

He is a true inspiration. More respect to you Akki. We need more people with golden hearts like yours.