Yogita Bihani's idea of perfect day out (TV Snippets)

Actress Yogita Bihani says spending few moments of happiness with underprivileged children is the perfect day out for her.

The actress, who is seen in Ekta Kapoor's show "Dil Hi Toh Hai", spends her weekends collecting the extra food prepared at lavish hotels and restaurants in the city and distributes the same amongst needy children from the slums near Bandra reclamation.

She works with an NGO, and teaches basic sanitation and hygiene practices to the children.

"It feels nice to make others happy. We are blessed that we have a loving family, food and a protective home. But, there are so many people around us who can't afford to have a single meal in a day. It's a small effort from our end to make the world a better place for all," Yogita said in a statement to IANS.

She added: "We collect extra food from few restaurants and distribute it amongst underprivileged children. We also try to educate them about basic hygiene practices which can protect them and their family from diseases. Most of the little ones are very creative and talented but they can't afford basic schooling. Also, lack of awareness inhibits them from becoming an important part of society.

"We are trying our best to provide as much as we can for them so that they always have a smile on their faces. Spending few moments of happiness with them is the perfect day out for me."

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Badshah creates a rap on TV show

Rapper and music composer Badshah created a new rap talking about the issue of bullying on TV show "Dil Hai Hindustani 2".

Badshah, who will soon be seen judging upcoming show, rapped about bullying that children face at a young age.

"Bullying is an important issue grappling our society today. I am father to a beautiful daughter and she is as susceptible to be bullied as any other kid in school," Badshah said in a statement to IANS.

"Hearing the recent cases of bullying and how victims react to it, I feel really sad and so I wanted to express my opinion on it. 'Dil Hai Hindustani 2' is a family entertainment show and allows me to reach out to all ages alike," he added.

The show will soon air on Star Plus.

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Teaching gives me ultimate satisfaction: Vibha Chibber

Actress Vibha Chibber loves to teach, and says she feels proud when she teaches acting to aspiring actors.

The actress is currently seen as an acting teacher in "Acting Adda". She also teaches acting in real life.

"In National School of Drama, I had some greatest teachers whom I look upto, Anuradha Kapoor, Kirti Jain, Barry John, Robin Das and Ranjit Kapoor these are the people who has taught me various stuff," Vibha said in a statement to IANS.

She was also part of Theatre In Education.

The actress said: "I was the founder actor teacher of TIE and later on I was the director also and taught students for close to two decades."

On her role in "Acting Adda", Vibha said: "As a teacher, I feel a lot of pride when you teach acting stuff, when you are the mediator between art and students that's a special feeling. Teaching gives me the ultimate satisfaction. And given me an opportunity I will never loose a single chance to teach someone. There is no end to learning while teaching the aspiring actor, I also learn so many things. Learning is never ending."

--IANS

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