Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Freida Joins Forces With Michelle Obama

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Jun, 2016 11:23 AM
    Actress Freida Pinto has joined hands with the First Lady of the US Michelle Obama for Let Girls Learn -- a government initiative aimed at helping girls obtain quality education.
     
    Freida, along with Michelle Obama, her daughters Sasha and Malia, their grandmother Marian Robinson - will travel to Liberia, Morocco and Spain at the end of June and early July as part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, read a statement issued on behalf of the "Slumdog Millionaire" actress.
     
    The focus of the trip, which includes Monrovia, Marrakesh and Madrid, is for them to speak to young girls about the importance of education and staying in school. 
     
    Starting with Liberia, Freida and Michelle will take part in a discussion which will cover the educational barriers girls face in the country. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will meet them as well. 
     
    Next, in Morocco, Hollywood star Meryl Streep will be seen joining Michelle and Freida to discuss the challenges women in the African country deal with on a regular basis. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA nomination pack

    'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA nomination pack
    Salman Khan's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" is following closely behind with seven nominations.

    'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA nomination pack

    Ajay Devgn In Trouble? Complaint Against Shivaay Poster For Hurting Sentiments

    Ajay Devgn In Trouble? Complaint Against Shivaay Poster For Hurting Sentiments
    A complaint has been filed against actor Ajay Devgn in connection with the poster of his upcoming movie ‘Shivaay’ for allegedly hurting Hindu community’s sentiments.

    Ajay Devgn In Trouble? Complaint Against Shivaay Poster For Hurting Sentiments

    Indian Regional Cuisines Becoming Popular In America: Chef Vikas Khanna

    Indian Regional Cuisines Becoming Popular In America: Chef Vikas Khanna
    The Indian chef, based in New York, believes that the main reason is that most lovers of Indian cuisine are looking for something beyond the globally-renowned Punjabi dishes.

    Indian Regional Cuisines Becoming Popular In America: Chef Vikas Khanna

    Rewarding To Have Two Of My Films Releasing In June: Diljit Dosanjh

    Actor Diljit Dosanjh finds it "rewarding" that two of his films "Udta Punjab" and " SardaarJi 2" is set to release in June.

    Rewarding To Have Two Of My Films Releasing In June: Diljit Dosanjh

    'Phobia' Will Break Stereotype Of Indian Horror Films: Radhika Apte

    'Phobia' Will Break Stereotype Of Indian Horror Films: Radhika Apte
    "Phobia", a psychological thriller directed by Pawan Kripalani, will feature Radhika as an artist who fights a phobia of stepping outside her house.

    'Phobia' Will Break Stereotype Of Indian Horror Films: Radhika Apte

    To Be Gay Or Lesbian Is A Basic Human Right, Says Sonam Kapoor

    To Be Gay Or Lesbian Is A Basic Human Right, Says Sonam Kapoor
    Sonam Kapoor extended her long-continuing support to the LGBT community at the inaugural event of the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival.

    To Be Gay Or Lesbian Is A Basic Human Right, Says Sonam Kapoor