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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Photo exhibition showcases the life of social worker Sheeba Ameer
Sheeba Ameer says she loves dressing up. So when photographer G Harikrishnan asked her to tone down on her accessories for the photographs he was taking of hers, Sheeba felt a little unsure. 'In some of the photos, you will see that I have not even combed my hair,' laughs Sheeba. An exhibition of these photographs 'Wings of Desire' is on at the Durbar Hall Art Centre. In black and white and colour, the images chronicle Sheeba's extraordinary life with a touch of whimsy. But who is Sheeba Ameer? The founder of Solace, a voluntary organisation that supports children with long-term illnesses and their families, Sheeba is at the forefront of a campaign that vouches for curative and palliative care for children. Sheeba says life turned upside down when her daughter Niloufa was diagnosed with cancer. She spent 16 years taking care of her, oscillating between moments of utter despair, helplessness and fear. It was also when she started seeing life differently. 'We were able to provide Nilu the best treatment and facilities; but what about children whose families could not afford it?' She began helping other children with long-term illnesses and their families in small ways she could. 'Nilu and my son Nikhil encouraged me to continue my efforts and that led to the formation of Solace in 2007,' says Sheeba. From a homemaker, with two children, who knew 'nothing about the outside world', she grew to become a mother-figure for many. Niloufa passed away in 2013 and this strengthened Sheeba's resolve to help others going through the same kind of pain she did. 'I learnt that death is a certainty, but we can definitely help improve the quality of the children's lives for as long as they are alive,' Sheeba says. Talking about Niloufa still brings tears to her eyes, 'but it is this pain that drives me forward and strengthens me,' she adds. Solace, which started functioning as a small unit next to the leukemia ward of the Government Medical College in Thrissur, today has 5,600 children under its care. Registered as a charitable trust, Solace has three branches in Kerala and chapters in six states in the US. In her journey with Solace, Sheeba won awards for her outstanding work, including the Vanita Ratna (2011) instituted by the social justice department of the Government of Kerala and the Ramankutty Achan Award (2008). Between all her work commitments, Sheeba finds the time to nurture her literary interests too. She has authored books, which include poetry, literature and her own experiences working in palliative care. The exhibition, curated by the photographer Harikrishnan himself, is the result of four years of his interactions with Sheeba. While it showcases her personality as a compassionate social worker, it also captures her as a writer and dreamer. Some of the frames have a Sufi-esque quality to them, where Sheeba is portrayed as an ethereal being. The show is on till June 1 at Durbar Hall Art Centre.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keanu Reeves gets his wings in ‘Good Fortune' teaser, Taron Egerton sees ‘Smoke,' and today's other top stories
Gold Derby's for May 28, 2025. Keanu Reeves is a literal angel in the teaser The feature directorial debut from Aziz Ansari has finally been revealed, and it looks heavenly. Seemingly a riff on Wings of Desire, Good Fortune follows an angel Gabriel (played by a winged Keanu Reeves), who is looking for more meaning in his work. He finds Arj, played by Ansari, who is a lost soul, peeing in bottles while working for a thinly veiled Amazon-like company. The film, which also stars Seth Rogen, Sandra Oh, and Keke Palmer, hits theaters on Oct. 17. More from GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' trailer heats up The new Apple TV+ series from author Dennis Lehane reunites him with his Blackbird leading man, Taron Egerton, who this time stars as an arson investigator on the trail of two serial fire starters. Joining him is a police detective, played by Jurnee Smollett, who begins to suspect that the expert might be dabbling in the crime of his specialty. Smoke premieres on June 27. cast members reteam for adaptation The film version of a BookTok sensation is bringing two Yellowjackets stars back together. Courtney Eaton and Sophie Nélisse will appear in the feature adaptation of Kathleen Glasgow's Girl in Pieces. The book follows a young woman who, after her release from a psychiatric ward, moves across the country to attempt a fresh start, before her past begins to catch up with her. Olivia Cooke to star in from writer-director The House of the Dragon star will appear in the next film from Chloe Okuno. The story follows a woman who becomes an interest of a "mysterious count" when she and her husband travel to a remote Italian villa. Cooke steps in for Watcher star Maika Monroe, who departed the project for scheduling reasons. J.K. Simmons to lead MGM+ series, The Oscar winner will star in the upcoming show chronicling the real-life construction of New York City's Javitz Center and the Irish mob's involvement in the project. alum joins Season 2 Netflix has announced the start of filming for the second season of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, and along with the news, revealed a handful of actors joining the returning cast. Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey, joins Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, and Vinnie Jones in the crime drama. Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
