-Testimonials-
"Lavlin is a scholar of high merit and continues to contribute a great deal. I am proud of Lavlin. It is my, and my wife's privilege to know Lavlin's family since she was a child. And since then, we have always felt proud of how she has grown. I compliment her."
– I. K. Gujral, Former Prime Minister of India
"Lavlin is a woman of rare sensitivity… my soul-mate"
– Amrita Pritam
“Incredible portrayal of Amrita Pritam…Cherished the depth in every moment and nuance of her life- and that is because Lavlin took it to an extraordinary level, and thus made it a beautiful, poignant and a heart-warming journey! Many congratulations and more power to her.”
– Lal Krishna Advani and Pratibha Advani
“One wonders how Lavlin, being a high profile business magnate, finds moments to transform them into golden poetry with the touch of an alchemist. In an uncanny blend, her poetry unmistakably bears the impress of dynamic theatre, the visual candour of photography and the auditory grace of music."
– Dr. Man Mohan Singh (Poet)
“A very powerful portrayal of Amrita Pritam by Lavlin. It was the greatest Indian performance that I have ever seen. Lavlin’s acting, her expressions, her delivery of dialogues, her mannerisms and movements created a strong feeling as if we were watching the real Amritaji on stage. Her powerful portrayal of Amritaji, whose life was a wonderful mix of love, nostalgia, wit and an iron will, was so perfect that my eyes welled up with tears more than once. ALLAH KARE ZORE ADA AUR ZYADA!”
– Arif Mohammed Khan
“Thank you, Lavlin, for being what you are… What a wonderful performance you gave. I had never met Amrita, but last evening, I felt here is one. You really brought out her poetry, her loneliness and her love story so perfectly that I feel very proud of you. I have a request to make – please make a film on Amrita with you in the lead role. It will be admired by one and all.
– H. K. Dua
“A play you cannot afford to miss... I am overwhelmed... I fall short of words in my appreciation of Lavlin’s talent and performance of all the actors. A rare and fantastic experience! Lavlin must make a film on Amrita Pritam and play her role... people would love it...”
– Dr. Kiran Bedi
“It was a great performance by Lavlin. She put life into the character of Amrita. I am proud of my student.”
– Roshan Taneja
“It was an honour to be at your show. Tough role. You carried it off beautifully”
– Parikshit Sahni
“As an Information and Broadcasting Minister, I have seen many films but have never seen a more outstanding film than Jeet! What a film – it has shaken me to the core!”
– Vasant Sathe
“Ultimately women are better than men... Lavlin you have accomplished a lot by making this film (Jeet) and I am quite sure you have won the appreciation and admiration of all including me.”
– Mr. Ram Jethmalani
“I was very shaken at the reality of the evil…the way Lavlin depicted, it was phenomenal…a stirring film which knocked me off my feet. It touched me deeply…a very moving film.”
– Dr. Kiran Bedi
“I am ashamed as to why didn’t I think of making such a wonderful film. Great work!”
– Tinu Anand
“Women have to bear the brunt of most of the tyrannical customs prevalent in our society. When I was watching this film (Jeet), I felt this film has the potential to revolutionize the entire social structure.”
– Mr. Kamleshwar
“On seeing Jeet, I felt that Lavlin is a Director of Directors. A superb film! Lavlin is a versatile genius. The films were absolutely riveting. Like Arjun’s arrow, which always hit the mark, Lavlin’s films kept us glued to our seats. The success of her films can be gauged from the fact that our concentration did not waver even for a moment.”
– Mr. Ved Pratap Vaidik
“The issue, which Lavlin has raised in this film and the way she has shot the scenes vividly, bring out the repressed lamentations of the exploited women in rural India that hammer at your sensibilities and shake you to the core of your being... I wish to congratulate Lavlin for making a superb film displaying her excellent grip over the medium. I agree with Kamleshwarji and feel this film can definitely be used as an effective tool for social revolution.”
– Mr. Kanhaiya Lai Nandan
"The film shows total commitment and dedication on the part of the Director."
– Mr. Roshan Taneja
“Lavlin has identified her target audience well and made a wonderful film. I was impressed by the ease with which Lavlin has drawn out superb performances from all her artists. Heartiest congratulations!”
– Mr. Vinod Khanna
“The film inspires and empowers women to come forward. Absolutely superb work.”
– Mrs. Mohini Giri
"Jeet is a very powerful film.”
– Ms. Aroon Shivdasani
“The films were so beautiful that after the show we were left wanting more. In films like these, it is important to have an interesting story, the message should be intricately interwoven and the film should be presented in such a manner that it captivates both your mind and heart. Lavlin’s films have scored immensely well on all these 3 parameters. I congratulate Lavlin on her marvelous films. She has left me thirsting for more.”
– Ms. Sushma Swaraj
“Lavlin is a child of the muse - a poet and an intensely poetic presence. Her short, often three four line poems say more than the volumes by others.”
– Padma Shri Dr. Sunita Jain
“One wonders how Lavlin, being a high profile business magnate, finds moments to transform them into golden poetry with the touch of an alchemist. In an uncanny blend, her poetry unmistakably bears the impress of dynamic theatre, the visual candour of photography and the auditory grace of music. A poet once said that each one of us was born with a bird in our hearts. So many of us maul and maim, stifle and suffocate this bird. But if you turn to Lavlin's poems you shall hear, loud and clear, this bird still singing from the arterial branches of her heart."
– Dr. Man Mohan Singh (Poet)
“It was one of the most impressive book release functions. That too of a book of poems. And a first. Most of Lavlin's outpourings are tender feelings. There is love and what comes with it - hurts, pains, loneliness interspersed with moments of bliss.”
– Suresh Kohli
“Lavlin is on her way to becoming the Robert Frost of India… Amrita Pritam was no small name and if she thinks so highly of Lavlin’s creativity and poetry just as I do, then we know our nation has produced another star… I read the entire book Meri Zameen, Mera Aasman. Lavlin comes across as a sensitive intellectual and philosopher par excellence…”
– Ram Jethmalani
“Lavlin’s concern of social issues and love for our country touched me to the core. Her poem ‘Maasterji, vaapas aa jao’ about a Kashmiri boy speaks volumes of her sensitivity… She is a student of muse and continues to honour her God-gifted talent.”
– Markandey Katju
“I have been to many book releases in my life but this one… Never have I witnessed such a huge gathering and such a heart warming response…! We are at least 500 people in an auditorium of 300! It is Lavlin’s spontaneous warmth, creativity, and sensitivity that draws people to her in such great numbers! Wonderful poetry and a wonderful response.”
– Mani Shankar Aiyar
“Talking of Lavlin’s creativity… I always fall short of words! I read the book and wonder how she can carry so much pain with an ever smiling face…! She is a rare human being, pure and genuine… and her poetry reflects that...the best and the most reliable friend I could have hoped for.”
– Dr. Kiran Bedi
Dr. Lavlin has written 3 story books for children published by the Children's Book Trust – a) When the fish began to fly. b) A friend from Siberia. c) The magic flower. Her writing also includes 'Moments' - a collection of poems in English released jointly by Amrita Pritam and Dr. Girija Vyas.
“A play you cannot afford to miss... I am overwhelmed... I fall short of words in my appreciation of Lavlin’s talent and performance of all the actors. A rare and fantastic experience! Lavlin must make a film on Amrita Pritam and play her role... people would love it...”
– Dr. Kiran Bedi
“Purity is Lavlin's space, spontaneity her time, and creativity her being. She is naturally curious, abundantly vibrant and silently mature. She reproduces every emotion, every experience — like a mirror. Lavlin is one of those rare children of nature who do not need to exert themselves; they are alert and pure beings without any ambitions and without any axes to grind.”
– Raghu Rai
“Next to Cartier Bresson, I’d like to place a young Indian girl, Lavlin...She has left her mentor, Raghu Rai far behind.”
– Khwaja Ahmed Abbas