Shabana Azmi does not need an introduction. But apart from the tremendously superb body of work that she has to show for herself as far as Indian cinema is concerned, she also has other feathers in her proverbial cap. Her presence is felt very vividly in the political and social circles and her latest work to help the women of her native village gain independence is being applauded loudly and clearly.
Mijwan, a small village in Azamgarh, is her paternal place. However, unlike several other people who hail from small places but seldom turn back to do any good for them once they have attained success, Shabana Azmi has been known to work extensively for her native place. An example in this case is the initiative that she has taken in order to uplift the women of the village. Reportedly, she had invited top designer Manish Malhotra to design for a charity fashion show which is meant to showcase the chikankari talent of the village girls. Shabana Azmi has been instrumental in mobilizing the movement whereby the village folks have opened their hearts and minds to the concepts of female education, self employment and empowerment.
The event to showcase the chikankari embroidery is scheduled to be held on 23rd January at Mumbai and will have 24 celebs walking the ramp wearing clothes made by these village lasses.
We need more of such celebs who go all out to create awareness, employment and change in the society. More celebs who chose to give rather than just take.
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