Our Bollywood celebrities are known for their charity work, so it comes as no surprise when they go out of their way to support a cause. These popular men and women of tinsel town sure know how to do their bit to make a difference in the world. To familiarize you with the causes they support, we bring you celebrities and the causes they are associated with.
Salman Khan
All of his fans know he loves children, and that was his main motive behind starting the charitable fund to help the underprivileged children called ‘Being Human’. What started out as a small charity organization, is now an extremely popular foundation that help children with their education and healthcare.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has previously done charity and donation. Right now she is one the bravest actresses to come forward and talk about depression. She is laying the foundation for better mental health. Also she is the face of 'My choice' for modern women and empowering women campaign by Vogue.
Kajol
She is feisty, outspoken and an actress who dominated Bollywood for years. Kajol Devgn does her bit by advocating Lifebuoy’s ‘Help A Child Reach Five’ movement. The actress had also been to the United Nations General Assembly summit as the hand washing brand ambassador.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
From making personal donations to flood relief funds, to promoting the cause on social networking sites, several B-Town biggies have gone out of their way to do their bit. Not to forget…Saif Ali Khan’s Begum Kareena Kapoor too donated a sum of Rs. 5 lakh for the betterment of the Kashmir flood victims.
Priyanka Chopra
Apart from her career, Priyanka Chopra is also extremely passionate about helping children with their education. Piggy Chops was appointed as UNICEF’s national ambassador to support Indian children and their right to education. Not only has this Bollywood diva actively spoken about child rights, she has also helped create awareness for the rights of the girl child.
Shah Rukh Khan
While a lot of actors and actresses speak about their charitable acts, Shah Rukh Khan believes in silent giving. He is closely involved with a NGO called ‘Make a wish foundation’ and has volunteered to bring awareness for several social causes.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The most beautiful woman in the world is known for her charitable work. After having donated her eyes to the Eye Bank Association of India, Ash initiated the Aishwarya Rai Foundation to help the needy. A few years later, the actress was roped in as the first ‘Goodwill Ambassador of Smile Train’, an international organization, which offers free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need.
