WORDS OF SUPPORT

I have been witness to the noble work the foundation is engaged in by providing courses in performing arts, film, and digital audiovisual media techniques, especially for women and girls children. Over the year, this has helped individuals in pursuing careers in media.

- A.R RAHMAN
  Oscar Award-Winning Music Director & Singer

Mr. Aseem Asha Usman has been and continues to be an important catalyst for social change with several initiatives such as "The Flying Birds of India" and "The Udaan Community Film Festival". I Firmly believe that Mr. Aseem Asha Usman's contribution to social change through his several initiatives is a significant one.

- SHYAM BENEGAL
  Dadasahab Phalke Award Winning Film Director

This indeed is very impressive. you have been doing remarkable work, getting talented artists, as well as poets and speakers. I am glad to know that distinguished people, such as Sukrita Paul Kumar, Monica Dawar, and Suhail Ahmed Farooqui will be participating in the three-day function. it is significant that you are holding all these festivals to coincide with the birth anniversary of the great poet Rabindranath Tagore (May 07). All these celebrations are very well-conceived. Also of great significance is the fact that you have invited many artists and art historians to participate in the event, where some children from the Government, Private and Public schools, and Children from marginalized Communities of Delhi will be present. It would be delightful to see the work of children coming from the non-affluent society of India. I deeply appreciate all the work that you are doing.

- LATE  DR. KAPILA VATSYAYAN

  Padma Vibhushan, Art Scholar & Historian

Dear Shri Aseem, It was a delight to experience yesterday morning to celebrate Gurudev Tagore's 157th Birthday at Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts. May I say that it was a humbling moment to see the short films scripted, acted, spoken, and produced by the children/young girls and boys from Aseem Asha & Apne Aap. I am overwhelmed by the positive energy and clean vibrations emanating from all who were present which happens rarely. Thank you very much for extending the honors and for the beautiful presents handmade by the children, I'll treasure them. I'll deem it a privilege to be associated with your selfless work in any way possible.

God bless you with best wishes and regards

- DR. SONAL MANSINGH 
  Padma Vibhushan, Classical Dancer

I am really pleased to know about your initiatives. Heartiest congratulations.

- Dr. SHYAMA CHONA

  Padma Bhushan, Social Activist

I am so touched that I had tears in my eyes after watching the audio-visual clip made by your students.

- LATE ASTAD DEBOO

  Padma Shree, Eminent Contemporary Dancer

Please accept this very humble contribution towards Eid Celebration that your foundation support. Greeting for a very Happy Eid.

- SHUBHA MUDGAL 

  Padma Shree, Classical Music Singer

It is good to know that you and your students are involved in such valuable work that is much needed in the community. Unfortunately, I am extremely busy with my film Firaaq till February next year and will not be able to take on any other engagements before then. However, if you would like to inform me of a particular event after February, please send me an email during that time and I will be happy to attend, depending on my availability. 

- NANDITA DAS 
  Filmfare Award-Winning Actress, Director & Social Activist

I am so glad about the work you are doing.

- NAFISA ALI SODHI

  Former Miss India, Film Actress & Social Activist

Thank you for thinking of me today and this wonderful poem and film.

May the flying birds soar higher.

- SALEEM  KIDWAI

  Eminent Author & Art Historian

Thank you very much for sending me two links in YouTube Clips. 

Please congratulate the students who made them. 

- JAWHAR SIRCAR

  Member of Rajya Sabha, X-CEO, Prasar Bharati

It was a real pleasure to perform at your 7th Tagore Utsav. You are doing great work with all the children in the foundation and creating awareness for so many causes. Thank you for the meaningful gifts. I wish you all the best in all your future projects and look forwards to many more future collaborations. 

- ASTHA JOSHI
  Classical Dancer & Choreographer

We would like you to know how touched we are by the short film made by Farheen Anwar Hussain who clearly is a bright, beautiful, and wonderfully articulate young lady with a bright future ahead of her. Farheen's determination and work ethic clearly come through the sensitive but yet direct approach of her short film which in itself will ensure to inspire so many. Congratulations!

- EVELYN GLENNIE

  Eminent Scottish Percussionist 

I am really happy to hear about your great effort and my little role in it.

- SHIRIN EBADI

  Nobel Laureate, Iran