Peace and Love

From the early morning rays of sunlight
The journey begins I run, run faster for existence To live a human life, to prove as human
Chasing up dreams Meeting up expectations Setting goals, that are far away, invisible With high hopes and chances of risk

Meet people on the way, in-between Some hellos, some goodbyes I fall being hurt, I get up, I run, run again Difficult path, thrones and mountains
Crossing in a slow pace with patience Without fading and breaking At the end, when all goes dark I recall what is gained or lost
Did I find that I was in search for? Nothing much, no one else, no, nothing What really matters is only a mere feeling Peace in mind and love in heart !!!

Meeting Jackie Chan in Kathmandu

Hollywood Kung Fu superstar Jackie Chan was in Kathmandu on June 9, 2015.  
My excitement had no bounds to reach TIA to have a single glance of him and if possible, to talk with him. We reached before 11 am to welcome him at 11:20. I captured his arrival in mobile set and then moved towards hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza, where was he supposed to rest for few hours. As my phone had only 15 percent battery, I managed to share a single click in the social media 'Twitter'. 

https://twitter.com/KafleShristi

I knew this 61-year-old actor had not slept since last 4 days owing to his busy schedule. And the most surprising thing was even the Ambassador could not compel this actor to meet him. 

He received a warm welcome and love by the people of Kathmandu who were shouting 'Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan' with excitement within two program premises in Jawalakhel and Sanagaun of Lalitpur. They not only greeted the actor with flowers and 'Khaada' but also with a traditional Nepali cap 'Dhaka Topi'. 

Though the news of his visit was kept underground, it could not stop the photographers and fan-following to follow him either in hotel or his visiting route.

I was already anxious in my deep thoughts as I was not sure whether I could talk with him or not. As my boss started the interview in Chinese language, I was thinking several times on how to approach him. 

But lucky me, I requested him for interview in english and he said 'OK'. Hearing that, I blushed as had no control of my happiness and started my work. 

Jackie Chan said, "I felt coming to Nepal is more important than donating money. I want to tell the people of Nepal that you are not alone. Nepal is also my country. We all own this world, this earth." 

During an interview :)

I was so amazed by his sentences that were filled with love and affection towards Nepalese people, who have suffered a lot since last April 25. 

Here is the link of short video-interview: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt7zxW9V1CQ&feature=share

Felt like he is not only an actor but a kind-hearted personality, who travelled acroas seas just to meet the people personally and motivate them for better tomorrow. Much love to this superstar <3 <3 <3

Autograph :)

My feature story published in Xinhua:

"Kung Fu master Jackie Chan encourages future hope among quake-stripped Nepalese" :

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-06/10/c_134313983.htm

Lastly, after a hectic schedule when I reached office and knew that the photo that I posted on Twitter had went viral and published in most of the online news portals(with credit), my happines was doubled :)

Found few online sites with same photo :

https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceofsikkim/photos/a.392310087528493.93455.392307640862071/868096186616545/?type=1&theater

http://annapurnapost.com/News.aspx/story/13005

http://myrepublica.com/lifestyle/item/22413-hollywood-actor-jackie-chan-in-nepal.html

http://www.nagariknews.com/entertainment/hollywood/story/39450.html

It was Shristi's day, lucky me :)