Atlanta Community hosts a glitzy
reception
for TV Asia’s Chairman and C.E.O.Mr.H.R. Shah and TV
Asia Team
By Mahadev Desai
Pics. by Darshan Shah
North America’s premier information and entertainment TV Asia
Channel which has been serving the South-Asian community for the
past twenty years organized a get-together to meet and greet TV
Asia’s Chairman and C.E.O.Mr.H.R. Shah and the TV Asia Team at
Impact Hall, Global Mall, Norcross, Georgia, on Sunday, May
6,2012. The event was graced by the presence of Consul-General
of India in Atlanta, Hon.Ajit Kumar and leading community
dignitaries.
After according a warm and gracious welcome to Hon.Ajit Kumar,
Mr. Shah and TV Asia team, a sumptuous lunch was served. Ms.
Nalini Raja who has been with TV ASIA for over a decade emceed
the program and welcomed all. Raja who resides in South Carolina
used to come cover events in Atlanta before a bureau was formed
here and said that she understands the craving for national
media from the Atlanta Indian community and that TV ASIA is here
to do just that.
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Lal Dadlaney said that TV Asia, which is the voice and mirror of
the South-Asian community, launched with the help of Indian
cinema’s iconic Amitabh Bachchan has grown during the past 20
years. Its Chairman Mr. Shah has been a pivotal and supportive
figure in its growing popularity. "We are not competing with
Sony, or Zee or any other TV Channels but filling the niche. Our
business model is to support the community. We tell our
stories-stories of our attainments, our accomplishments, our
successes. We celebrate our Festivals here and we are partners
with AAHOA,AAPI,T iE, etc.and report on their activities and
contributions to the community. I request you all to give us
your feedback and let us know your concerns and problems so we
can help you resolve those. We look forward to your cooperation
and support. Thank you all for your presence here"
Mr. Shah is an eminent entrepreneur, social activist and noted
philanthropist. He has played prominent roles as Founder and
President of many leading Organizations like AAHOA, The
Federation of Indian Associations(FIA),etc. He is also Founder
and Trustee of VRAJ, an Institute of Indian Heritage, a
prominent Religious-Spiritual-Social-Cultural center for all
Hindus. He has been bestowed with numerous Awards including the
prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Mr. Shah congratulated Hon.Ajit Kumar on opening of the Indian
Consulate in Atlanta. He said that TV Asia has long and cordial
relations with all the Indian Consulates in the US. and assured
Ajit Kumar of TV Asia’s full support and cooperation. He
recognized Nitin Shah, acclaimed Vastu FengShui practitioner,
author and TV personality Pallavi Chhelavada, Founder and past
President of AAHOA,Nitin Shah, The Chairman, Gandhi Foundation
of USA,Subash Razdan among others and complimented Marketing
Director Ved Bhatia and energetic and bold reporter and local
rep.Anjali Chhabria of TV Asia’s Atlanta Bureau.Mr.Shah said
that TV Asia would strive for continued growth and to expand
worldwide in two years.TV Asia radio (RADIO ASIA) can be enjoyed
on smart phones. " We want to continue serving the community as
always so please contact us if we can help in any way"(Applause)
Nitin Shah recounted how TV Asia was instrumental in growth and
success of AAHOA. With the help of TVASIA, AAHOA is 11,000
members strong today.
Hon Ajit Kumar began in a lighter vein," During past few months,
I have attended many events and wherever I have gone, I have
seen ‘ever-present’ Anjali , busy taping with her camcorder. She
used to interview me but I wasn’t able to watch her tapes . I
have solved the problem and now I can watch TV Asia on
Satellite.(Laughter) .Media is very important element of our
democratic society. I am glad TV Asia is giving sterling service
to about 3 million-strong Indian community in the US. In a few
months, when we have our Consulate’s opening ceremony, we will
invite TV Asia to cover it. My very best to TV Asia."
Razdan extended his warm welcome and good wishes to Mr. Shah and
his team and said that both he and Mr. Shah ‘s association
stretched back many years due to their participation in NFIA. He
lauded Mr. Shah’s role in major Organizations and also as an
outstanding media person, who had supported Namaste Bombay all
along.
Bobby (Mukund)Patel said that in 2009, he had a nine- day event
and had requested Mr. Shah to air this event live. Not only did
he do that but that too pro bono.He also complimented Nalini who
accompanied
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Mr.H.R.Shah
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them in January on a hectic trip from Jaipur to
Vidyanagar to Mumbai.
The Vice-President of the Hindu Temple of Atlanta,Riverdale,GA
and a prominent Republican activist Narender Reddy expressed his
thanks to TV Asia for covering TAMA, TANA and ATA Conventions
and making them very popular and said that in his long years in
political involvement ,TV Asia did more lobbying than all of
them put together. "When we went to present our views, Mr. Shah
helped us out in Washington,D.C. TV Asia is doing a yeoman’s job
for our community and I wish it all the success."
Kennesaw State University’s Interim Dir.of Auxiliary Services
and a proficient journalist Viren Mayani said that TV Asia could
not have come any sooner to Atlanta as the latter is growing by
leaps and bounds and so is Georgia.
The Marketing Director of JanDarpan magazine, Ravindra Dave said
he loved TV Asia because it announces Community Events in
Atlanta and also helps in coverage of the same. He informed the
gathering of famed cricketer Kalicharan’s visit to Atlanta on
May 12 and requested all to attend the event which will be
graced by Hon.Ajit Kumar.
Atlanta’s performing arts promotion stalwart and India
Tribune(Atlanta Office)’s Mustafa Ajmeri spoke of long enduring
friendship between media- duo H.R. Shah and India Tribune’s
Founder/Editor Prashant Shah in Chicago." We have a long and
cordial relationship with TV Asia and we are proud of its
contribution in Atlanta".
Atlanta’s well known and admired poetess welcomed H.R.Shah and
his team to Atlanta with reassuring lyric; , "Jitne haseen log
hei utna haseen shehr hei. (Atlanta is as pretty /noble as its
residents)."and thanked TV Asia for supporting events organized
by Atlanta’s Pakistani community.
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The Global Mall owner and philanthropist Shiv Aggarwal thanked
TV Asia for serving as ‘eyes and ears of the community’ and
wishes it success.
Nritya Natya Kala Bharti Dance Academy’s Founder and Music
Director Sandeep Savla and students performed a scintillating
Kathak dance.
Nalini invited questions from the floor. Atlanta’s notable
Attorney Udai Singh, fond of music & performing arts suggested
that instead of airing ‘Abhi to mein Jawan hoon’ thrice a week,
TV Asia should consider airing it daily.Mr.Dadlaney responded
that the suggestion was good . It was already four times a week
and a daily show would be implemented if there was a big demand
and consensus from the viewers.
Atlanta’s well-known music aficionado Alibhai Asani suggested
that TV Asia should air one monthly program, comprising of
performing artists from all the communities. This would help
promote peace and harmony among different communities.
Atlanta's B4U entrepreneur Nadir Jiwani said that he would like
TV Asia to consider more interesting content for the young
generation . Mr. Dadlaney said that TV Asia’s motto was ‘Home
away from home’. "Now US is our home ,so we are re-programing
and re-focusing on kids here .Our mission is to propagate our
rich culture and heritage and we also want to highlight their
accomplishments. We just got the exclusive American College
Cricket franchise of 50 colleges in the US. We want to encourage
Sachin Tendulkars of this country."
After the Q & A session, Mr.Shah and TV Asia team cheerfully
mingled with the hosts and posed for pictures with them.
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