Let’s take a look at some of the actors who are well-known philanthropists besides their superstar status.
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Many Bollywood celebrities are involved in charitable works besides fulfilling their professional commitment. Many stars actively participate in charity, advocating for education, healthcare, and disaster relief. From Salman Khan's Being Human Foundation to Shah Rukh Khan's Meer Foundation, today let's take a look at some of the actors who are well-known philanthropists besides their superstar status.
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One of his charitable works is the non-profit organisation, Meer Foundation is dedicated to empowering women and aiding acid attack survivors, providing them with medical support, rehabilitation, and vocational training. Notably, he likes to keep his charitable work hush-hush.
Alia Bhatt's organization, "CoExist," aims to create awareness about animal welfare and ecological conservation. Recently the actor hosted her first charity gala in London through her chosen charity Salaam Bombay, which is focused on engaging Mumbai's most vulnerable 'at-risk' children through in-school programmes and after-school academies that will help to build their confidence and self-esteem.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is best known for his charity. His organization, ‘Being Human Foundation,’ focuses on education and healthcare for underprivileged children. The foundation operates schools and funds medical treatments for cancer patients and critical care, offering a lifeline to many in need.
Priyanka Chopra extends her work beyond her big screen, where she has also leveraged her platform as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to champion children's rights. Her foundation, "The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education," focuses on supporting underprivileged children in India, particularly young girls, by providing them with educational and medical support.
The female actor who is fond of animals is actively doing her philanthropic work ahead of all the glitz and glamor for which she has received the International Humanitarian Award for her efforts. Her organization, You Only Live Once (YOLO) aims to provide food and support for animal welfare by partnering with the NGOs.
Akshay Kumar’s contributions to social causes are vast and varied. The actor has donated significant sums for disaster relief efforts, including flood relief in Kerala and Maharashtra. Not only these but time and again, he has showered in unwavering efforts by contributing funds for the armed forces and their families. Akshay has also set up various martial arts schools to ensure the safety of women.
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