Saturday, February 7, 2026
ADVT 
India

Bollywood Joins Hands With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art Of Living To Fight Drug Addiction

IANS, 13 Feb, 2019 09:52 PM

    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in collaboration with Bollywood actor, Sanjay Dutt has initiated a #DrugFreeIndia campaign to protect and fight drug abuse amidst the youth.

     

    Kapil Sharma, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aamir Khan and Esha Deol to name a few celebrities who have joined him for this cause.

     

    Even though, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar personally thanked everyone, his tweet for Comedian-actor, Kapil Sharma caught our attention. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes Kapil’s ‘humor’ and ‘wit’ will inspire India’s youth.

     
     

    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tweeted: “@KapilSharmaK9 your humour and wit will help inspire many to come out of the trap of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

     

    To which the ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ host replied: “It is my privilege to be a part of this wonderful initiative taken by you Guru ji.I'm sure it will help in removing the menace of drugs from our society. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do my bit for a #drugfreeindia”.

     
     

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given his full support to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and his team.

     

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “I wholeheartedly support the #DrugFreeIndia movement organised by @SriSri Ji and his team. Their efforts will spread great awareness on the menace of substance abuse. Efforts like these reflect the collective will of our society towards a better and healthier future. @ArtofLiving”.

     
     

    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also thanked other celebrities:

     

    He tweeted to Sanjay Dutt: “Looking forward to seeing you, @duttsanjay, on Feb 18th at Chandigarh University. Your participation will inspire many youth to stay away from drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

     
     

    He thanked Karan Johar: “.@karanjohar I appreciate your participation in this campaign to create a #DrugfreeIndia”.

     
     
     

    He wrote to Varun Dhawan: “So many youth are looking for a role model to help them overcome their addiction to drugs. Youth icons like yourself, @Varun_dvn, will surely inspire them. #DrugFreeIndia”.

     
     

    Sri Sri tweeted to Bhumi Pednekar: “@bhumipednekar your dynamism and willpower will inspire many youth in creating a #DrugFreeIndia”.

     
     

    He tweeted to actress Parineeti Chopra: “@ParineetiChopra your participation in this campaign is commendable. #DrugFreeIndia”.

     
     

    He tweeted to actor Aamir Khan: “.@aamir_khan you have inspired people in so many ways. Your participation in this campaign will certainly inspire many to come out of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

     
     
     
     
     

    MORE India ARTICLES

    Gurgaon Bouncer Kills Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape, Hours Before Court Statement

    According to the victim’s mother, Sandeep Kumar had gone to their house early morning and abducted the woman who worked as a dancer at a night club.

    Gurgaon Bouncer Kills Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape, Hours Before Court Statement

    Bride's Relative Stabbed To Death For Trying To Stop Dancing In Haryana

    Bride's Relative Stabbed To Death For Trying To Stop Dancing In Haryana
    Vikas, a relative of the bride, tried to stop some relatives and friends of the groom from dancing, saying the marriage ceremony was getting late, the police said.  

    Bride's Relative Stabbed To Death For Trying To Stop Dancing In Haryana

    Woman's Head Severed After Leaning Out Of Bus To Vomit In Madhya Pradesh

    Woman's Head Severed After Leaning Out Of Bus To Vomit In Madhya Pradesh
    The impact was so massive that her head got severed and tumbled on the road, Kotwali police station inspector Arvind Kujur told PTI over phone.  

    Woman's Head Severed After Leaning Out Of Bus To Vomit In Madhya Pradesh

    Out Of Tune With Time, Wedding DJ Lands In Jail For Playing Loud Music

    Out Of Tune With Time, Wedding DJ Lands In Jail For Playing Loud Music
    The DJ, Akash Shrivastava, around 20, was playing the music at the Sector 39 community centre during the function on Thursday night, the administration said.

    Out Of Tune With Time, Wedding DJ Lands In Jail For Playing Loud Music

    Women To Comprise 20% Of Military Police After Graded Induction: Nirmala Sitharaman

    The decision to induct women in the military police with an aim to enhance their representation in the armed forces was announced by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat last year.

    Women To Comprise 20% Of Military Police After Graded Induction: Nirmala Sitharaman

    Chennai Boy D Gukesh Becomes World's Second Youngest Chess Grand Master

    Chennai Boy D Gukesh Becomes World's Second Youngest Chess Grand Master
    The World's second youngest chess Grand Master (GM) D. Gukesh said on Friday that he aspires to fefeat five-time World champion GM Viswanathan Anand - and also to become the youngest World chess champion.

    Chennai Boy D Gukesh Becomes World's Second Youngest Chess Grand Master