Thursday, June 18, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn, Dhoni Urge People To Overcome Fear

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Sep, 2017 12:15 PM
  • Ajay Devgn, Dhoni Urge People To Overcome Fear
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni have joined hands for a campaign titled 'Burn your Fears with which they are urging people to overcome their fears and take the first step towards making their dreams come true.
 
They are also joined by Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj.
 
To mark Dussehra, Star Bharat on Monday unveiled a campaign in sync with the brand's philosophy of ‘Bhula de darr, kuch alag kar' and inspire the nation to be fearless, read a statement. 
 
The celebrities have been roped in to take the campaign forward, and will be seen in a video produced and directed by Star India's creative team in association with Leo Burnett. 
 
It shows these icons taking the first step and revealing how they overcame their fears and fulfilled their potential and dreams. 
 
In the promo film, Dhoni talks about how he had to grapple with the security that his job with the Railways entailed and his dream of being a cricketer. 
 
Mithali Raj looks back at the time when she was dissuaded from pursuing cricket, and Ajay talks about how people around tried to stop him from undertaking dangerous stunts.
 
Actor Sidharth Malhotra along with the other Bollywood personalities will also be seen joining the campaign later.
 
"'Burn your Fear' inspires people to conquer their fears, unleash their true selves and chase their dreams. Just like the icons in our brand film. The campaign which culminates this Dussehra will be all about burning one's fears," said Amit Chopra, CEO, Entertainment, Star India. 

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

WATCH: Kate Winslet Reveals Bullies Called Her 'Blubber' In Inspirational Speech

WATCH: Kate Winslet Reveals Bullies Called Her 'Blubber' In Inspirational Speech
I was always comparing myself to others. They called me 'blubber', they teased me for wanting to act. Locked me in the cupboard and would laugh at me

WATCH: Kate Winslet Reveals Bullies Called Her 'Blubber' In Inspirational Speech

Shraddha Was Juggling Between 'Two Worlds'

Shraddha Was Juggling Between 'Two Worlds'
Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who was shooting for two films -- "Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai" and "Half Girlfriend" -- says it was difficult for her to juggle between the two characters.

Shraddha Was Juggling Between 'Two Worlds'

Censorship Pointless In The Age Of Internet: Anurag Kashyap

Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap believes that in a world exposed to the internet, censorship doesn't hold any meaning.

Censorship Pointless In The Age Of Internet: Anurag Kashyap

Indian-American Filmmaker Nisha Ganatra Joins Women In Film As Director

Indian-American Filmmaker Nisha Ganatra Joins Women In Film As Director
The organisation is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women and encouraging creative projects by them in all mediums of media.

Indian-American Filmmaker Nisha Ganatra Joins Women In Film As Director

Meet Jayash Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya's MIRACLE boy!

Meet Jayash Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya's MIRACLE boy!
Not only Himesh, Delhi-based Jayash surprised everyone on the set during his performance including judges Neha Kakkar and Javed Ali.

Meet Jayash Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya's MIRACLE boy!

After 13 Years In Bollyood, Neha Dhupia Says: I'm A Survivor

When I was doing films like 'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' or 'Mithiya' or movies like that, the audience wasn't ready for it and now when they are ready for it, I don't get those kind of offers.

After 13 Years In Bollyood, Neha Dhupia Says: I'm A Survivor