March 2, 2006

First Lady Laura Bush Meets the Cast of the Indian Version
of Children's TV Show Sesame Street, Which is Called
'Galli Galli Sim Sim.' From left are Characters Boombah,
Chamki, Googli, and Aanchoo. On the right is Nafisa Ali,
Chairperson of the Children's Film Society of India.

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Noida, India: It was lessons in counting from none other than U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, when she met the directors of the Indian version of the famous American cartoon serial Sesame Street here today.

Participating in the shoot of one of the episodes, Laura, not minding the take or re-takes, was a real sport, while acting with the lead characters of the serial 'Chamki.'

She might be a novice at acting, but mother of two Laura knew how to charm the kids when she interacted with Shubham and Satyam on the sets.

Laura Meets Boombah
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Receiving Laura at the Eagle Studio here were Noida [government] officials and, among others, Eagle Studio CEO Sanjeev Saran. Laura also exchanged pleasantries with social activist Nafisa Ali, who acted with her in the episode.

Laura was also apprised by Nafisa about the serious decline in the number of female children in the country.

A smiling Laura also provided enough photo opportunities to the media men, who were keen to capture the many moods of the First Lady.

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