All of us have role models who inspire us to do better in life. You too must be awed by celebrities be it our cricketers or Bollywood stars. Some are true source of inspiration, extending a helping hand to the people in need. Read about the charitable celebrities of India who are making the world a better place to live in.
Top 5 Most Charitable Bollywood Celebs
We are all aware of Bollywood blockbuster movies that made it to the 200-Crore club, which actor is in the news or what our favourite actress chose as her red carpet look. With movies grossing the 100 Crore mark conveniently, no wonder the Bollywood fraternity is among the most prosperous lot of India.
These actors go out of their capacities to train & earn large bonuses based on box-office performance & advertisements, but little do we know about their social awareness and social services. Many celebrities do not just work for applause, but they even work for the cause.
Let’s look at some of the most charitable celebrities from Bollywood in India:
1. Shahrukh Khan
Leading the list is none other than Shahrukh Khan. Unlike others celebs, he refuses to display his charity works and has worked in silence for years. He has joined hands with over 10 NGOs to help acid attack survivors, poor and needy people, as well as give huge support to orphaned children. He took part in a campaign in 2005 to promote child immunization in India, along with UNICEF and the Health Ministry of India. He is recognized, by UNESCO, as the first Indian for his charity works
2. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan, AKA Mr Perfectionist, leaves no stone unturned to carry out his humanitarian activities. He has supported a wide range of noble causes, donated to the victims of Uttarakhand floods, and is actively involved in the child education improvements program. He has also led campaigns to raise funds for water conservation programs in rural areas. He has also been named the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
3. Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan is a generous and compassionate actress who likes to help people in different ways. She has become famous for the phrase “jaha soch waha Shauchalay”. She was the brand ambassador for the Drinking Water and Sanitation Campaign proposed by the Rural Development Minister. She also participated in a campaign to promote women empowerment and child education in UP. She also launched a technology-based learning platform to encourage education and learning in rural parts of UP.
4. Shraddha Kapoor
In 2018, Shraddha Kapoor, Indian Actor and Singer donated 6-lakh towards the Akshaya Patra Foundation. Her generous donation was the amount that she won in the 24th episode of the television game show Dus Ka Dum. She also took the stage to call out for support for this NGO which is providing nutritious mid-day meals to children across India.
Shraddha is of the opinion that people who are privileged and blessed with a comfortable life should lend a helping hand to those who are deprived of even basic needs. She even expressed her deep concern towards the less fortunate. She said that the least they deserve is good, nutritious food, especially the growing kids. She went ahead and posted on her social media urging her fans to support this noble cause, “With a click you can provide food for helpless hungry children. I have done my bit. Log on to akshayapatra.org now. #MakeADifference,”
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is serving meals to 1.6 million children from 13,839 schools across 12 states in India. The food is cooked in centralized kitchens and the program is implemented across schools in partnership with the government of India. Their mission is to feed 5 million children by 2020 to make sure that no child in India shall be deprived of an education because of hunger
5. Salman Khan
Salman Khan, AKA Bhaijaan, is known as one of the most philanthropic stars in Bollywood. He founded the “Being Human” organization that has grown into one of the largest NGO networks in India. The principal goal of Being Human is to help children in every possible way. Being Human is also involved in many welfare works, this NGO has even adopted villages in Maharashtra and outside.
Summary
The sense of giving & helping society can’t be understated. When you help, you’re able to improve the lives of the people around you – your loved ones, the people in your community. And finding meaning by helping the community doesn’t just benefit others – it benefits you.
Now if you could work toward your mission by giving back to society? That will help you attain a greater sense of satisfaction. You can feel like you are making a difference and eventually get closer to achieving your goals.
These top celebrities are making a difference in society by their contribution. So if you wish to make a difference, you can donate directly to Social For Action to contribute directly to society.
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