Akshay Kumar to be the face of WHO in its diabetes awareness video

#AkshayKumar #Airlift #RajkumarHirani #diabetes #WHO Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar (48) is a different type of actor and his movies always have a special appeal. He will now feature in a video campaign by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about diabetes in India. It is a part of the WHOs mission to prevent diabetes whenever possible, encourage prevention of the disease and to increase awareness among the people.
This has been reported in indianexpress.com dated 5 February 2016.

The government of Maharashtra Government had approached Akshay Kumar to appear in the video to be directed by Rajkumar Hirani - it would be released on April 7, World Health Day. It is understood that the “Airlift” star and Hirani have been discussing ideas for the video which will probably be shot this week in Mumbai. The video is expected to be released online on the YouTube channel, Being Indian. It may be noted that Akshay had supported the UN’s Global Goals campaign that advocates the importance of Global Goal No 3 “Good Health and Well-Being”. Moreover, he is a health freak and had extended his support for Max Bupa Walk for Health. Its aim is to inspire thousands of families to walk more to enhance their overall health and well-being.


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