Aamir Khan photographed in Mumbai.
Highlights
- Making Maharashtra drought-free is more important, says Aamir
- Entire Satyamev Jayate team is engaged in Paani Foundation work
- Aamir Khan will be next seen in Dangal
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan says that it is important to make Maharashtra drought-free as the state was already facing a huge water crisis.
When asked about the delay in his much awaited television show
Satyamev Jayate, Aamir said, "
Satyamev Jayate isn't coming on television because
the entire Satyamev Jayate team is engaged in this Paani Foundation work. We, all members of
Satyamev Jayate, are busy with this water problem and we think making Maharashtra drought-free is more important."
He was speaking at the 'Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Awards 2016.'
The actor and his wife Kiran Rao, along with the team of
Satyamev Jayate, have formed Paani Foundation, which works in association with the state government to find ways to end water scarcity.
Talking about the initiative, the
PK actor said, "It is our dream that within five years we will try to make Maharashtra drought-free. We are fortunate that we have got a Chief Minister who has taken a firm decision to solve the problem. His political will is strong and his administration is giving full support. So this is a great thing."
Meanwhile, the 51-year-old actor is gearing up for
Dangal, which is slated to release on December 23. Aamir is playing the role of a wrestler Mahavir Phogat who taught wrestling to his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat.
Dangal is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
The actor will reportedly
co-star with Amitabh Bachchan in Vijay Krishna Acharya's
Thug. Aamir has worked with Vijay in
Dhoom: 3.
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