Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22 (ANI): Actor Mukesh Khanna has started a special langar initiative for underprivileged people in Kandivali, Mumbai, with plans to provide meals to those in need every Saturday.
Speaking to ANI about the initiative, Khanna said feeding the hungry has always been a part of Indian culture and that more people should come forward to help those in need. He said even a small effort by a few people can help fight hunger.
"This is an initiative that I believe some people in our country are already doing, but not enough people are doing it. The tradition of feeding the hungry and helping those in need is deeply rooted in our culture, our history, and our religion. I believe that if even four people start feeding those in need in this way, we can make a real difference in solving the problem of hunger in our country."
Khanna said he has started the initiative, called 'Shaniwar Bhoj', through the Mukesh Khanna Foundation. He plans to provide food to around 100 to 150 people every Saturday and said he may also extend the effort to other days of the week.
"I have started this initiative called Shaniwar Bhoj through the Mukesh Khanna Foundation. Every weekend, every Shaniwar, I will be doing this for an entire year. Here, I have decided to feed 100 to 150 people every Shaniwar. And I don't think I will stop at Saturdays. I may also come on Tuesdays, and it is possible that I will do it on Thursdays as well," he added.
The actor also urged more people to join the initiative and help make it bigger. He said he has put up a board at the venue so that people can learn about the programme and take part in it.
"I am inviting people and motivating them to come forward and join this initiative. I have also put up a board here so that people can learn about it and get involved."
"So, this is a small beginning through the Mukesh Khanna Foundation, and this is my effort to make a difference," he added. (ANI)
Mukesh Khanna starts 'Shaniwar Bhoj' to feed underprivileged people, says 'this is a small beginning'
