'No More Tears'- An NGO to Help the Abused

Bollywood actress Somi Ali has acted in about 10 hindi films. Yaar Gaddar, Aao Pyar Karen, Krishna Awatar, Aandolan, Teesra Kaun and Ant are to name some.
After doing a great job in these films she suddenly disappeared from the Industry, so I did some digging into what she is doing these days. I got to know interesting things about her only when she came to a party organized by EEG Entertainment.Come lets hear what she has to say about her disappearance from Bollywood, straight from the horses mouth.
The temptation of Bollywood glamour lures star actors, yet you left the golden world of Bollywood and chose to do graduation instead. What was the reason behind this?
I think I was not fit for the Bollywood world. To be there you need a charismatic personality which I think I lacked. Since my childhood I was a philanthropist. I was 14 when I went to India, I went there just to satisfy my hobby, I never had any passion to become a big star or be successful in the glamour world. I felt that the face and body will fade away with time but education will remain with me forever. Be it Hollywood or Bolllywood both the worlds are superficial. I have spent 8 precious years there, did 10 films, met some very good and some very bad people, learned a lot, but what I did best was to come over here and complete my education. Today I am running an NGO “No More Tears.”
You earned a degree first for every job you did, be it journalism or film making, why is that?
Rightly said... I feel whatever you do, give it your best. I am interested in Human Behavior and Humanity and so earned a degree for that. At the same time I wished to do Journalism and film making so I educated myself for that as well.
You have made a documentary on teenage suicide, why did you choose this subject?
From 14 till 18 is quite a tender age, children get affected by good and the bad easily. At this age children under go lots of pressure in studies, from parents and friends, so sometime they fail to bear the burden and commit suicide. It’s quiet a sensitive and important topic but is hardly brought into light. I wanted to bring the subject to light and create an awareness among the public, so I made this film.
How did the Non-Governmental Organization, “No More Tears” happen?
I had a Bangladeshi neighbor, one day I saw some blood on her forehead. I realized she was a prey of domestic violence. She was being ill treated by her husband for the last 10 years. His father also abused her sexually. I helped her out, took her to the police, got her divorce done, brought a home for her. I then realized if this could be done with her I am sure there will be many more like this in America. This thought made me start the “No More tears” organization and has been named so by my mother. I kept saying, “no more..... no more....” while deciding upon a name and then my mother said “No More Tears.” and since then it has been No More Tears. I think it is an appropriate name.
How many people have been helped by your organization so far?
I have completed my 62nd case before coming to Dallas by God’s grace in three years. I have helped 62 children and women who were being ill treated physically mentally and sexually.
We have served and helped people from every part of the globe. Domestic violence does not have any color or religion. Wherever people are suffering and are victims of abuse and pain, No More tears will help them. Whoever wants to join us can do so on our website.www.nmtproject.orgIs it true that when you are kind and generous towards the mankind you earn lots of blessings?
True, but let me tell you a truth, I am quite selfish. I do all this for myself, it soothes me deep down in my heart. When I go to bed at the end of the day, I feel relaxed and good, that I have helped someone in need.
Any profound message to our readers?
Yes, I will just say: “Neither be unjust to anyone nor bear injustice done toward you.”
(Courtesy: www.indoamerican-news.com)
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