Grape Vines #6 (IO) - Page 111

Women empowerment has become a topic of discussion these days. In this male dominated society, it has been very difficult for women to have their own space and live their lives in full freedom. One of the Foundations, has come up with a noble cause of empowering women for further education where in actors from our tinsel town will grace the occasion.

Sanaya Irani, Barun Sobti, Mohit Sehgal, Akshay Dogra, Shibani Kashyap are a few on the celebrities among others who will participate and show their presence for this good cause.

When contacted, Akshay Dogra said, "It is always a good thing to help any human. Sadly, our society is a male oriented society which should not be. We talk about women need empowerment. But more than anything, women need their own space. This is the reason why we talk about minorities, and women not getting to do what they want to."

When asked about his take over documentary ban and he says, "Honestly, I have not seen the documentary so cannot comment on that. But the trouble with our society is that no one cares. Indians in particular turn a blind eye. We are facing cultural and temperamental issues in India. Sadly, life is not priceless as it is in Abroad."

Also, at the event will be Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti. Will it be a reunion as the three of you will be together and he says, "It is not a reunion because we hang out every second day. Our show is a past and everyone has moved on. Each of us has got busy in their lives."

Anything for a noble cause is worth doing thoroughly.

Upasana Patel