Bachchan promotes gender equality at Global Citizen Festival

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Press Trust of India
Last Updated : Nov 19 2016 | 7:42 PM IST
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan used the platform of Global Citizen Festival India 2016 to promote the cause of gender equality.
Dressed in a bandhgala, Bachchan, 74, took to stage with Shillong Choir and recited a poem, focusing on gender equality, from his recent critical and commercial success "Pink".
Later, Big B even sang a song "Atrangi Yaari" along with "Wazir" co-star Farhan Akhtar.
In its first year, the Global Citizen India movement is focusing on major issues like eradicating poverty, quality education, water, sanitation, hygiene and gender equality.
The event was organized at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex.
Other Bollywood celebrities, who made an appearance at the event were, Shah Rukh, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, AR Rahman, Sonam Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Dia Mirza, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Monali Thakur.

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First Published: Nov 19 2016 | 7:42 PM IST

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