7 Most Charitable Bollywood Celebrities

Nobody believes in giving back to the society more than these celebs do. Here are 7 celebrities who are full-time actors and part-time philanthropists Sonam Kapoor One of the youngest stars in Bollywood to have made it big, Sonam is known to be a fashionista. But very few know that this fashionista uses her fashion sense for the right causes. The actress tied up with designer Pernia Qureshi’s Pop-up shop and donated outfits from her wardrobe. The proceeds of these outfits went to Smile Foundation, an NGO that helps underprivileged children around twenty five states in the country. The actress had said, "I love the outfits that Pernia and I selected from my wardrobe. I have worn these once, most probably and not more than that. It's as good as new and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the charity. So you're shopping and you don't need to feel guilty about it." Aishwarya Rai Bachchan One of the most beautiful women in the world, Aishwarya has donated her eyes to the Eye Bank Association of India. The actress is also the Goodwill ambassador of Smile Train, which is an NGO that works towards providing cleft lip and palate surgery for kids in need. In fact, in November 2014 the actress pledged to sponsor cleft surgeries of 100 kids. What a lady! Aamir Khan Aamir Khan is a silent knight when it comes to charity and donates big amounts without flaunting it. In 2013, the actor donated Rs. 25 lakhs to the Uttarakhand flood victims and even initiated a campaign to encourage others to donate. Last year, the actor donated Rs. 11 lakh to the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ rural water conservation programme. The actor is also the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and continues to help those in need with everything he’s got. Shah Rukh Khan The King of Bollywood is also a king of hearts because of his kind deeds. The actor has always used his popularity for the right reasons and we’re sure he’ll keep doing so for years to come. Almost a decade back the actor used to charge Rs. 5,000 per interview and the proceeds went to NGOs. SRK is also a Board of Director of the Make A Wish foundation that works to fulfill the wishes of children with fatal diseases. The actor is always in news for making hefty donations to those in need. Recently, the actor and his Dilwale team donated Rs. 1 crore to the Chennai flood victims. Akshay Kumar For Akshay Kumar charity is worship, which is why the actor has donated Rs. 90 lakhs to drought-hit farmers in Maharashtra. When asked to say something about this act of his, the actor dismissed it saying that talking about charity is embarrassing and stupid. Can’t help but love his modesty! Salman Khan Salman Khan who is the founder of Being Human has always helped society in many ways. The actor supports three schools, has helped initiate heart surgeries of over 600 kids and is always in news for his good deeds towards the society. Shabana Azmi The actress has her own foundation called Mijwan Welfare Society that helps the people of Mijwan live a better life. Shabana Azmi’s father, Kaifi Azmi who was a well-known Urdu poet was born in this tiny village in Uttarakhand which nobody even knew about. Kaifi Azmi made it his responsibility to make the village self-reliant by providing everything in his power. After Kaifi Azmi passed away, Shabana Azmi made the village her responsibility and works towards bettering the condition of the village. Shabana even organized a Mijwan fashion show to promote the talent of the villagers as well as get the help they need.

Murtaza Rangwala

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