It is disheartening to see the prevalent disrespect of women, who are no less equal to men and also play a key role in their achievements, and hence, all must pledge to honour and esteem women as much as their country, say actors Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan, who will soon be seen together in film Khoobsurat.
The duo was in Mumbai to be the part of Sangam, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by brand Arise India Ltd to safeguard the future of the girl child.
Pakistani actor Fawad, says a woman plays an important role in men’s successes and thereby it is important to give her due credit.
“A woman does not only play a professional role wonderfully well but I think she is the creator of everything that happens in a man’s life too. Whatever accomplishments men achieve is because of women and I think no one can match her strength and courage,” he said, while launching the mascot of Sangam with Sonam.
The Bollywood fashion queen too holds strong views about the status of women.
“We are happy to support the cause because Khoobsurat here stands for all the khoobsurat beautiful girls. We don’t respect women and girls and it’s sad, especially since we call India ‘Mother India’. I think girls are equal to men, and I think even better, so it is time that one should start respecting women the way they respect their country,” said Sonam.
Khan, on the other hand, knows how to walk the talk.He shared the gratitude, respect and love he has for his wife and how she has been his biggest support in his personal and professional journey.
“She is so supportive of me. We have had a very long relationship and that comes with a lot of trust. I have given her enough time to test me. I do discuss my projects with her. I do take feedback from her,” said Khan. Although a serious occasion, the atmosphere of the evening was constantly made humorous by rib-tickling anecdotes by comedians Surinder Sharma, Pratap Fauzdar and Anamika Amber.
His good looks and romantic roles have won a huge female fan following in India for Pakistani singer-actor Fawad Khan not only at home but also among the desi fans around the world. All this attention and the fan following does not affect his wife at all, who is very self assured with Khan and his growing stardom.
“My wife is not insecure at all. She is one of the most sensible persons I have ever come across,” said Fawad.
Known for his performance in hit Pakistani show Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai, the 32-year-old tied the knot with Sadaf in 2005. The happily married couple has a son.
Later this week, the two actors hosted an episode of Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Sonam was thrilled about her anchoring stint on the show.
“The experience of being on the show was amazing, it is nice to do something that is not a part of your job and is something completely diverse. You learn various new things that build a different facet of your personality,” the 29-year-old said in a statement.
Yeh Hai Aashiqui features stories about the revolutionary aspects of love. The episode will be aired on Sunday on Bindass.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2014.
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