Systemic change needs sustained effort, not just Aamir Khan

May 11, 2012 14:23

The Maharashtra government has sought the support of Bollywood star Aamir Khan in their campaign against female foeticide, a day after the actor had taken up the issue with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Ever since it aired on Sunday, 11 am, the show has remained firmly in the news with rave reviews, peppered with a few intelligent criticisms.

Read: Systemic change needs sustained effort, not just Aamir Khan. The appeal of a courageous superstar with a conscience on a Sunday morning television show may help resolve some issues that affect us. But for us to change as a people needs much more effort and awareness, feels Sherna Gandhy. Exclusively on Rediff.com

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