Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
VIDYA BALAN TO SHARE SCREEN WITH HER FATHER

Farhan Akhtar has always been vocal about his MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) initiative. He recently launched a new campaign under its aegis, and now, along with Farhan Akhtar Vidya Balan too has joined hands to combat the problem of gender-based violence. The actor has extended her support to the campaign ‘Bus Ab Bahut Hogaya’ — Enough is Enough’ which is led by Population Foundation of India (PFI),

Vidya Balan has even shot a special video with her father PR Balan and that video will release around Father’s Day on June 18. According to sources, In the video, Vidya’s father speaks of the delight of being a father to two girls (Vidya and elder sister, Priya) and reveals that he was brought up by a single mother. The father-daughter duo also shared anecdotes from their lives. Vidya said, “This is a very special video because it encapsulates the strength of my bond with my father. But there is a larger message too of the value of the girl child. That discrimination between girls and boys has to stop.”

‘Bas Ab Bahut Hogaya’ campaign has several aspects to it including a filmmaking contest that is open to college students across the country. The prize money is Rs 3 lakh for the winner, Rs 2 lakh for runner-up and Rs 1 lakh for the 2nd runner up. Its winners will be awarded on October 2 given the importance of the day in the fight against non-violence. The campaign aims to eliminate violence against women and girls and will include other films, as well as an anthem and a concert.