July 28, 2014
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been long associated with campaigns for polio eradication in India, won't mind working on anti-tobacco projects too.
At
a function held here Sunday to celebrate India being certified
polio-free, he revealed that he would like to extend a helping hand to
those in other countries as well infected by polio virus and also
support other cause.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been long associated with campaigns for polio eradication in India, won't mind working on anti-tobacco projects too.
The "Bhoothnath
Returns" star has been actively campaigning for polio eradication since
2002 and was appointed a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador with a focus on
HIV/AIDS and polio eradication in April 2005.
At
a function held here Sunday to celebrate India being certified
polio-free, he revealed that he would like to extend a helping hand to
those in other countries as well infected by polio virus and also
support other cause.
"If I get offer from other
countries, I will do it. If any campaign is made, and they want me, for
society and country, I'll do it," Amitabh said here.
The non-smoker is also open to anti-tobacco campaigns.
"If
any campaign on tobacco is made, I am ready to work on it. I don't
smoke, so it will be close to my heart," said the 71-year-old.
He also shared why he is closely associated to medical cause.
"I've
been through medical episodes throughout my career. I respect Indian
doctors," said Amitabh, who was on many occasions critically ill and was
treated in India.
The father-in-law of actress
Aishwarya Rai, who is married to Abhishek Bachchan, also said that his
daughter-in-law makes sure Aaradhya, 2, gets her polio drops and other
vaccines on time.
