Actor Salman Khan’s a man on a mission these days. And we’re not just talking about him rocking the BO with his films. The actor who will be seen playing a spy in the upcoming film Ek Tha Tiger is just as involved in supporting noble causes through his NGO Being Human, as he is with his professional commitments.
In fact, Salman even insists that he values the fame and success that the films bring, more today, as he can now channelise them for the right purpose. “I want my films to do well, yes, but the success has a deeper meaning than just BO numbers for me. My films help me be in a position where I can help people, so yes that fame is important for me. I want to use my name as much as possible to further any cause that helps someone in need.
If me being Salman Khan helps Being Human, then why not?" quips the actor as we catch up with him a few days before Independence Day. As for what the day signifies for him, Salman adds, “I think enough talking has been done already about how much we love our country, now it’s about time we put all that love into action. More than the words, our society needs to see action today.”
Elaborating further, the actor adds that the best way to pay an ode to those we owe our freedom to, is to work towards the betterment of those around us. “A little charity from each one of us can go a long way to help hundreds out there.” But point out that the charity work by the actor is often taken to be a publicity stunt, and Salman waves it off. “People can do it for any reason.
Whether it is for publicity or to get rid of your guilt, or whatever it is you want to do it for, magar karo na, that’s what makes all the difference and that’s all that matters. If in your bid for publicity, you can help even one person, then I think we should look at the good that has come of it,” explains Salman. “Our freedom fighters fought for our independence, now that we are a free country, let’s try and make some difference as individuals. They gave us enough to be proud of them. Now, let us give something to our coming generations, so they can be proud of us too,” shares Salman.
