Vivek had adopted a village in Tamil Nadu named Thevanapattinam in 2004.
Los Angeles:
Hollywood actress Naomi Watts has written an appreciation letter to Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi for his contribution towards rehabilitating Tsunami hitfamilies in Indian sub-continent.
Vivek had adopted a village in Tamil Nadu named Thevanapattinam in 2004. Watts, who portrays the role of a Tsunami survivor in her latest film The Impossible, wasdeeply moved when she heard about Vivek's involvement inproviding welfare for these families.
In the letter, Watts wrote, "Words really fail to expresshow touched I am to see the work you have done for therehabilitation of the Tsunami-hit families in Thevanapattinam,Tamil Nadu. It takes a lot of courage and immense devotion tobe able to take up such a responsibility on one's shoulders.
"As a celebrity it is important for us to realize that wecan act as catalysts for change but unfortunately few take anyreal measures. Your effort to bridge this gap deservesappreciation from all quarters," Watts said.
The 44-year-old actress, whose latest film TheImpossible, is based on true incidents, says she came closeto the pain of the disaster victims while working on the film.
"While filming some of the scenes of The Impossible, Icame close to realizing the unimaginable grief and pain thefamilies must have gone through in December 2004 when theTsunami hit their shores. I shudder to think about the void itmust have created in the lives of people who faced personallosses.
"I salute you on behalf of the entire team of TheImpossible for adopting Thevanapattinam and providing reliefwork to the Tsunami victims. May your unremitting endeavour inthe service of humankind go on with undiminished vigour," sheadded.
Watts has received a Golden Globe nomination for her rolein The Impossible. The film will hit theatres in India onJanuary 4 next year.
Vivek had adopted a village in Tamil Nadu named Thevanapattinam in 2004. Watts, who portrays the role of a Tsunami survivor in her latest film The Impossible, wasdeeply moved when she heard about Vivek's involvement inproviding welfare for these families.
In the letter, Watts wrote, "Words really fail to expresshow touched I am to see the work you have done for therehabilitation of the Tsunami-hit families in Thevanapattinam,Tamil Nadu. It takes a lot of courage and immense devotion tobe able to take up such a responsibility on one's shoulders.
"As a celebrity it is important for us to realize that wecan act as catalysts for change but unfortunately few take anyreal measures. Your effort to bridge this gap deservesappreciation from all quarters," Watts said.
The 44-year-old actress, whose latest film TheImpossible, is based on true incidents, says she came closeto the pain of the disaster victims while working on the film.
"While filming some of the scenes of The Impossible, Icame close to realizing the unimaginable grief and pain thefamilies must have gone through in December 2004 when theTsunami hit their shores. I shudder to think about the void itmust have created in the lives of people who faced personallosses.
"I salute you on behalf of the entire team of TheImpossible for adopting Thevanapattinam and providing reliefwork to the Tsunami victims. May your unremitting endeavour inthe service of humankind go on with undiminished vigour," sheadded.
Watts has received a Golden Globe nomination for her rolein The Impossible. The film will hit theatres in India onJanuary 4 next year.
