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Scotsman
a day ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Residents at Paisley care home enjoy visit from MSP
HC-One Scotland's Kyle Court Care Home in Paisley, Renfrewshire, was visited on Friday 27th June by MSP for Renfrewshire North and West & Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Natalie Don-Innes. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care home enjoyed meeting their MSP, Natalie Don-Innes, and chatting to her about what life is like at Kyle Court Care Home – which is an integral part of the local Paisley community. MSP Natalie Don-Innes enjoyed a tour round the 60 bedded nursing and nursing dementia care home, including the hair salon, nail bar, hobby room, kitchenette, memory room, pub, quiet room, sensory garden, lounge, ensuite and premier bedrooms and landscaped gardens. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Annmarie Speirs, Care Manager at HC-One Scotland's Kyle Court Care Home, commented: 'We were delighted to welcome MSP Natalie Don-Innes to our home. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.' MSP for Renfrewshire North and West & Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Natalie Don-Innes and Annmarie Speirs, Care Manager at HC-One Scotland's Kyle Court Care Home MSP for Renfrewshire North and West & Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Natalie Don-Innes, said: 'I was delighted to visit Kyle Court Care Home again as part of Care Home Open Week 2025. 'From the moment I walked in, it was clear just how much care and attention goes into everything the staff do. Annmarie, the Care Home Manager, leads a fantastic team who are clearly passionate about creating a welcoming and safe environment where residents feel at home. Their commitment to not only supporting residents, but also building strong relationships with their families and loved ones was evident throughout the visit. 'I particularly enjoyed hearing about the wide variety of activities available to residents – from mindfulness sessions and dancing, to arts and crafts, and even day trips on the minibus. There truly is something for everyone, and it's wonderful to see such a person-centred approach being embraced. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Social care workers are the backbone of our communities, playing an essential role in supporting older people with compassion and dignity. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the staff at Kyle Court, and to all carers across Renfrewshire, for their hard work, dedication and kindness.'
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Hema Malini Zeenat Aman Ban Jaye Toh Kaun Accept Karega': Why Yash Chopra DROPPED Film On Plastic Surgery
Poonam Dhillon shares how Yash Chopra rejected her film idea inspired by The Promise. Actor Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about an old conversation with late filmmaker Yash Chopra that stayed with her for years. While returning from Japan, she was really taken by the plot of Danielle Steel's novel The Promise and believed it had the potential to become a great Hindi film. She approached Yash Chopra with the idea and shared the story with him. 'I told Yashji. I said, 'Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahani maini padhi hai. I think it's a lovely story'. He said, 'I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me'. So I said, 'Okay'. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you." But Yash Chopra wasn't convinced. 'He said, 'Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it'. I said, 'Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything'," Poonam said. The director pointed out what he believed was a major issue with the story. 'He said, acha ek baat bata. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega?" she recalled. 'He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nahi banane waale the." Though Yash Chopra didn't pursue the idea, the story was eventually made into a film titled Yeh Vaada Raha in 1982, directed by Kapil Kapoor. When Poonam was offered the project, she immediately agreed. But despite her excitement, the film struggled at the box office. Reflecting on the outcome, she admitted that Chopra had a point. 'And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," she said. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Who'll accept if Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman': Yash Chopra rejected Poonam Dhillon's pitch for Yeh Vaada Raha story
Actor Poonam Dhillon recalled late filmmaker Yash Chopra's reaction when she once pitched him a film idea based on Daniel Steele's The Promise. It was later directed by Kapil Kapoor and was titled Yeh Vaada Raha (1982). Speaking with news agency ANI, Poonam revealed that he rejected the film saying that the Indian audience won't accept Hema Malini becoming Zeenat Aman. As per the plot of the story, the lead female actors changed after a cosmetic surgery. Yash Chopra didn't like Poonam Dhillon's pitch for Yeh Vaada Raha story. Poonam recalled reading the book during her trip to Japan. After returning to India she told Yash Chopra about the plot. "I told Yashji. I said, 'Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahani maini padhi hai (I have read a good story). I think it's a lovely story'. He said, 'I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me'. So I said, 'Okay'. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you. He said, 'Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it'. I said, 'Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything'," said Poonam. As per Yash, there was a flaw in the story, which, according to him, renders it unsuitable for the Hindi audience. "He said, acha ek baat bta. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega (Tell me one thing. If Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman, who will accept)?' He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nhi banane waale the (Chopra was not going to make it)," said Poonam. Poonam later realised Yash Chopra was right about audience's reaction Years later, Poonam was pitched a similar story by the makers of Yeh Vaada Raha, which she immediately accepted. However, after the film's struggling performance at the box office, Poonam recalled Yash's feedback on the story. "And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," she added. About Yeh Vaada Raha Yeh Vaada Raha also starred Rishi Kapoor, Tina, Rakhee and Shammi Kapoor. It was the first Hindi film where the lead female character is portrayed by two actors (Poonam and Tina) through the use of plastic surgery.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Who will accept if Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman?": Poonam Dhillon reveals Yash Chopra's feedback on 'Yeh Vaada Rha' story
Actress and politician revealed that she once pitched a movie idea to late filmmaker , which he instantly rejected. It was later directed by Kapil Kapoor and was titled 'Yeh Vaada Raha'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Poonam Dhillon was launched in the Bollywood industry by Yash Chopra with the star-studded film 'Trishul' in 1978. Renowned actors of that time, Amitabh Bachchan, Sashi Kapoor and played the lead roles in the movie. In an interview with ANI, Poonam Dhillon recalled the time when she pitched a story for a movie to Yash Chopra, which the director rejected, saying that it wouldn't be "accepted" by the Hindi movie audience. The movie was later made as 'Yeh Vaada Raha' in 1982. Although the film didn't perform well at the box office, it is still considered one of the iconic films of Bollywood. "The audience still feels that the subject of Yeh Wada Raha is iconic. That time it wasn't accepted. Because I remember reading that book. I think I was going to Japan, and I picked that book up at the airport. It was a book by Daniel Steele called The Promise," said Dhillon. 'The Promise' story impressed Dhillon to the extent that she couldn't stop herself from pitching it to Yash Chopra. "So when I came back, I told Yashji. I said, Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahmaini padhi hai (I have read a good story). I think it's a lovely story. He said, I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me. So I said, okay. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you. He said, Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it. I said, Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything," said Poonam Dhillon. The plot of the book centred on the concept of plastic surgery and featured the lead roles of two actresses. Yash Chopra was unsure of how to portray it on the big screen. Yash Chopra identified a significant flaw in the story, which, according to him, renders it unsuitable for the Hindi audience. "He said, acha ek baat bta. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega (Tell me one thing. If Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman, who will accept?). He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nhi banane waale the. (Chopra was not going to make it)," said Dhillon. Unexpectedly, years later, Dhillon was pitched a similar story by the makers of 'Yeh Vaada Raha', which was immediately accepted by the actress. "After five-seven years later, when the subject was offered to me, when they were narrating it to me, I said, this is 'The Promise'. He said, yeah, it's based on that. I said, you know, I've always loved that subject, and I wanted it to be made," said Dhillon. After the film's struggling performance at the Box office, Dhillon recalled Yash Chopra's feedback on the story. "And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," added Dhillon. On the work front, Dhillon is best known for her 1979 film 'Noorie'. She also worked in 'Red Rose', 'Dard' 'Romance' , 'Sohni Mahiwal', 'Teri Meherbaniyan', 'Samundar', 'Karma', 'Naam' and 'Maalamaal'. Poonam made a special appearance in 'Judaai'.She also made a mark on TV and was seen as a contestant on Season 3 of 'Bigg Boss' aired in 2009. The veteran actor played the lead role in the serial 'Ekk Nayi Pehchaan'.
STV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- STV News
Holyrood committee calls for views on care experience legislation
A Holyrood committee has called for views on Scottish Government legislation aimed at providing more support for care-experienced young people. In 2020, the Scottish Government enshrined the findings of an independent review of care in what has since become known as The Promise – pledging to improve lives for those who spent time in care in childhood by 2030. Currently, aftercare – which includes help with education, housing and employment – is only afforded up to the age of 18 for those in care. But as part of fulfilling that pledge, the Government has proposed legislation which would provide such services until the age of 26, as well as lifelong advocacy services. As well as changes to services offered to care-experienced people, the legislation would create a national register of foster carers and put limits on the profits that can be made from the care of children. On Friday, Holyrood's Education, Children and Young People Committee launched a call for views, including those with care experience, on the legislation. 'In 2020, the Independent Care Review set out a series of promises to Scotland's care-experienced children and young people,' said the committee convener, Douglas Ross. 'We have kept a constant eye on progress towards meeting those promises and it is clear, from hearing from care-experienced young people and those supporting them, that there are many challenges still to overcome. 'The committee will look closely at this Bill, listen to the views of everyone affected by it, and assess whether it will bring about the changes needed to ensure that all care-experienced children and young people can enjoy the childhood they deserve. 'If you are care-experienced, or work to support care-experienced children and young people, please share your views on the proposals in this Bill.' The consultation will close on August 15, with the committee due to start evidence sessions when Holyrood returns from recess. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
