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Meet Ayurvi Saxena Of AIS MV, Our Young Wordsworth
Induja Tyagi, GT Network
A world that has been forever known to foster creative abilities in young minds. Yes, that is Amity, and this is the where we found the creative genius called Ayurvi Saxena. Ayurvi does wonders with her love for words and her magic wand-the pen. And that is what has led her to become the youngest author of her school with the launch of her first book, The Adventures of Batret Age. A student of Amity International School, Mayur Vihar, this student has got all that it takes to become a great writer.
Preparing for first flight
A vivacious girl by nature, Ayurvi’s penchant for writing started at a very young age. She began by writing about everything she noticed in her surroundings, sometimes, even composing songs on them. This fuelled her passion for writing. Soon, she shifted her focus to writing short stories with her own colourful and imaginative characters, and decided to take her passion to the next level of creativity.
Rising with all the might
Ayurvi’s love for reading became known in the whole school, as a result of which she was even conferred with ‘Avid Reader’ award by her school. The voracious reading fuelled her imagination, and she started authoring the story about Mr Batret, the hero of her book. And that’s not all! She has not just written the book, but illustrated it too!
In pursuit of a new height
The young author’s love for penning down her imagination was soon given recognition by the school when her book was launched by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF. “It was really overwhelming to see Chairperson ma’am unveil my book. She has always encouraged us to follow our passion and told us that the achievement of every child counts as the achievement of the school,” says delighted Ayurvi. She had also composed a wonderful poem on the auspicious occasion of the beloved Chairperson’s birthday which is celebrated all over Amity schools.
And a future so bright
Her passion has now bloomed, and she is keen on adding on to her world of fantasy. This is evident as she says, “I feel motivated and energetic to write even more because of the overwhelming response from my beloved teachers and friends. Also, this journey of writing ‘The Adventures of Batret Age’ has ended on a really bright note because of the encouragement and support from my family. I never felt pressurised to just concentrate on academics.”
Ayurvi is not only a promising author. Being a rank holder in Delhi State Yoga Championship is another feather in this multi-tasker’s hat. She has completed her second book ‘By you, for you- A creative compendium’ which will soon be launched at the World Book Fair. Ayurvi’s journey does not end here. She is also about to complete her third book called ‘The Girl In Dreams’. It wouldn’t be a surprise if she becomes one amongst the top authors in the future. You have done us proud, Ayurvi!
Lights, Camera, Star!
The Story Of A Bollywood Star, Born In Amity
Alisha Taneja, GT Network
The entertainment industry has its own glitz and glamour which all of us have dreamt of being a part of. But it is the rarest of the rare that get such a golden opportunity, and some are extra talented who get to live it at an age where those dreams are still fresh. One such case is of Amity’s little star Aarav Jain, a student of Class VI at AIS Noida who has been bitten by the proverbial Bollywood bug.
Whole new dream
Aarav bagged his break in the movie ‘Chal Jaa Bapu’ which stars veterans like Ashutosh Kaushik and Hrishita Bhatt, and was released on 26 October 2018. Cast as the lead pair’s son, ‘Sagar’, Aarav landed upon the role when his uncle informed his parents that the movie’s lead actor, Ashutosh Kaushik, was conducting auditions for the role. “I was a bit nervous but I decided to go ahead anyway. I gave it my best shot but it felt like a big surprise when the team called to tell me that I have been selected.” he shares.
Whole new world
His parents were on cloud nine when they heard about the casting. But they were worried about him catching up with his studies and his focus shifting. His mother, Mayura Jain, made sure that Aarav finished his exams before leaving for the shoot. She shares, “I accompanied Aarav for the first few weeks and his father accompanied him for the last. The director and the crew members were extremely sweet and made us feel really comfortable, throughout”
Whole new motivation
Both Aarav and his mother feel that this feat would not have been possible without the support and encouragement from Aarav’s school. “We are extremely grateful to the teachers and Principal ma’am for always encouraging his passion for theatre, providing him with the right opportunities where his talent could be nurtured, and then when an opportunity came his way, they encouraged him to work harder and be successful. It was so nice to see them as excited as we were at the time of the film’s release,” says Aarav’s mother, overwhelmed with pride.
Juggling between studies and acting, Aarav Jain emerges as a true star as he achieves the best of both the worlds, inspiring the rest of us to work hard and chase our dreams. Way to go, Aarav! You have done us proud.
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