Top Bollywood Celebrities Supporting Social Cause

Earlier, it was perceived that celebrities don’t have emotional intensity and don’t care for the society; beyond the glitz and glamor their life is just a monotonous one, shuttling between family and shooting. But there are some celebrities who have given their best shot in breaking this wrong notion. They have also proved (some consistently) that the fans can take a piece of their noble gesture in real life. Here is a well-thought list of Bollywood celebrities who have worked relentlessly to support noble causes.

1. Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More...

Working on films with social issues is one thing; working offscreen on such issues is another thing. Aamir Khan excels in both these roles. He is indeed Mr. Perfect, both in real life and reel life. Maybe his innate emotional nature is a main cause for him to work on social causes. His show Satyamev Jayate, struck the right chord with the audience, and Aamir’s research on various social problems was appreciated. Aamir is also actively involved in ‘Narmada Bachao Andolan’. He was not the one to give up when he supported homosexuality, amidst vigorous criticism. Moreover, he is the proud representative of India for tourism.

2. Rahul Bose Rahul Bose, who is an actor, director, writer and >> Read More...

Rahul Bose has been involved in supporting social causes for a long time. He got himself involved in the relief measures after the 2004 Tsunami in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This he did with the help of his NGO named ‘Foundation’. Other charitable institutions that Rahul Bose got himself involved are ‘Oxfam’, ‘Planet Alert’ etc. He is also involved in supporting the cause of education to the underprivileged. He took active part in giving lectures internationally about climate changes and global warming.

3. Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi is a film actress of Indian origin an >> Read More...

This is another celebrity who is involved in opening up about social issues for a long time. This notable actress is known mainly for her support for child-related and woman issues. She has always had a soft corner for slum dwellers apart from dislocated Kashmiri Pundits. She fought against communalism by going for a 4 –day march. She is also actively involved in an HIV/AIDS program. Such is her fervor for supporting social issues that she is running ‘Mijwan Welfare Society’, which is an NGO. Underprivileged children are supported through this NGO.

4. Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and model. S >> Read More...

Mental health is an important concern for every individual. We think that the stars are always happy but that is not so. Who would have imagined that this talented actress would suffer from depression? But she didn’t stop with that. She opened up about depression in a television channel and is also in the process of setting the ‘Live Love Laugh’ Foundation, which is against depression.

5. Gul Panag A former beauty queen, model and social activist, >> Read More...

Raising her voice against gender bias, disaster management, and education are only some of the social causes that this celebrity supports. She is also all for rehabilitation of autism. Promoting equal trade chances for poor farmers has also been her interest. Supporting the cause of public health via sanitation is one which I think is commendable and Gul does this too.

6. John Abraham Like some of our sexy stars, John Abraham has had >> Read More...

This handsome man does his noble deeds silently. John’s Brigade supports the needy by providing them with homes.

7. Dia Mirza Dia Mirza’s original name is Dia Handrich. Dia Mir >> Read More...

This beautiful actress may have disappeared from Bollywood but maybe she did that for a cause. She is actively involved in lending her help for female foeticide and supporting AIDs, through the Andhra Pradesh Government. She also worked for improving education and sanitation facilities in villages. She has been involved in a marathon for this cause.

8. Nafisa Ali Born in Kolkata, West Bengal to a renowned Muslim >> Read More...

Poverty, welfare of women, HIV/AIDs, child rights are some of the causes that this talented lady speaks for.

9. Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More...

She is the brand ambassador for the Rural Development Ministry supporting the cause of drinking and sanitation. She also works on child welfare by involving in a program for nutrition for children in India. She received awards for her efforts to alleviate women.

10. Kalki Koechlin Kalki Koechlin is a famous film actress, model and >> Read More...

AAbuse on women was criticized in a video featuring Kalki Koechlin and Juhi Pandey. She also did a solo performance which is against women abuse. This she did in the India Conclave Summit.