Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: A documentary depicting the life and contributions of the late Asha Saraf, wife of Wing Commander Ashok Kumar Saraf, was released here today.
In this regard a function was organised here by Vomedh.
The documentary, produced by the Asha Saraf-Ashok Kumar Saraf Charitable Trust, is written by Bindya Raina Tickoo and directed by Rohit Bhat.
On this occasion, a Bhajan Sandhya was also organized in which Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), was the Chief Guest, while Bharat Bhushan Bhat, President of Zeshtha Devi Prabandhak Committee, Prof A N Sadhu, Prominent Social Activist MK Yogi, CA Rohit Dhar, Bal Krishan Sanyasi and Ramesh Hangloo were the Guests of Honour.
The documentary depicts the life and social service of Asha Saraf and Wing Commander (Rtd) Ashok Saraf, besides their close bonding as husband and wife who initiated social work after their retirement.
It is now being taken forward by Ashok Saraf after the sudden death of his wife Asha Saraf due to Cancer through the Asha Saraf-Ashok Kumar Saraf Charitable Trust.
Speaking on the occasion, Bharat Singh Manhas appreciated the efforts of Vomedh for bringing to light such extraordinary personalities and said that after watching the documentary, he was moved by the fact that social activists like Ashok Saraf were contributing to society, pledging all their property and wealth for the upliftment of society and the welfare of cancer patients.
Rakesh Roshan Bhat, renowned playwright, and patron of Vomedh, in a message said that Vomedh was committed to preserving the rich art, culture, and social activism of dedicated people through theatre, documentaries, and other activities so that the future generation gets inspired and takes the work further.
Prominent personalities who were present during the event included Wing Commander (Rtd) Ashok Saraf, SNA awardee Krishan Langoo, Kusum Dhar, Anita Chandpuri, Santosh Shah Nadan, RK Bhat, Prof Virender Rawal and Shushil Watal.
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