Swachh Bharat: Bollywood celebrities support PM Narendra Modi's stand

Punjabi actress Ihana Dhillon made her Bollywood debut with 'Hate Story 4'. The actress recently proved that she is not just into beauty and acting and her recent pictures are proof. She recently took part in the Swachh Bharat cleanup drive at Juhu beach in Mumbai.

In the pictures, one can see her cleaning out the debris from the beach. She is seen sweeping and picking plastic trash and flowers, which people throw in the sea. The actress took to her social media profile to make people aware of the pollution caused on the beaches by posting videos and pictures of the same.

On the work front, Ihana Dhillon has been reportedly roped in for an item number in Shailesh Varma's upcoming film 'Nastik'.

South superstar Prabhas today took to Facebook to share a message with his fans for a cleaner and greener country. The maverick actor, who was last seen on the silver screen in blockbuster film 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion', is urging his fans to join in the Swachh Bharat Initiative as we approach the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Taking to Facebook, Prabhas wrote, "To all my wonderful fans, As we approach this significant day, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji, who always strived for cleanliness, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the great work happening on making India clean and green with the Swach Bharat Initiative. It’s something that I personally believe in. Keeping my country clean and healthy is not just my duty as a citizen but also a habit. To all those who feel the same as me, let’s continue doing our best for a cleaner India. Our country will definitely be more beautiful than it already is. Jai Hind!" This message would surely motivate his ardent followers to join the Swach Bharat Initiative.
On the professional front, Prabhas will soon be seen in bilingual Indian action thriller film 'Saaho'. Helmed by Sujeeth, the film also features Shraddha Kapoor in a pivotal role and is scheduled to release in 2018.

Salman Khan's efforts for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan have earned him appreciation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Narendra Modi tweeted, "Once again, @BeingSalmanKhan makes a distinct & appreciable effort towards a Clean India. I congratulate him." [sic] Earlier, while shooting for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Salman had painted a village called Hatluni with the entire crew. Helped by a group of professional painters, the cast and crew painted each and every house in the village. Salman had even initiated a clean-up drive in Karjat earlier. The actor took to popular social network Facebook to talk about his plan to nominate 100 followers every month for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. “The Honorable Prime Minister nominated me for the Swachh Bharat campaign and I have cleaned and painted three villages in Maharashtra so far. I intend to continue with this initiative, but Swachh Bharat is not about what one of us can do. It’s about what each of us can do. So today, on Republic Day, I am taking this campaign social. I will nominate 100 followers a month for Swachh Bharat. Please start a sustainable Swachh Bharat initiative in and around your area of work or residence or both. Upload your before and after pictures or videos. Five of the best initiatives will get special mention on my Facebook page and also win a prize each. Kya bolte ho? Shuru karein? First list will be up tomorrow,” Salman posted on Facebook.

Here's a look at other celebrities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan...

According to a report in Mid-day, the Film and TV Producers Guild has urged its members to refrain from displaying posters of their films on public walls and government-maintained structures across the country. Mukesh Bhatt, president of the guild, who has started the campaign was quoted in the report as saying that he wished to set an example by ensuring that the posters of his forthcoming film Khamoshiyan — Silences Have Secrets are not pasted on public walls. He said he believes this practice will motivate the public to emulate the film industry and thereby, play an important role in keeping India clean. The reports also state that filmmaker Vipul Shah, too, doesn't agree with the idea of promoting a film by defacing public structures. Apparently, producer Ramesh Taurani and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also welcomed the guild's decision. With the Prime Minister urging the newsmakers of the country to support the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, this step taken by the Guild seems to be an encouraging step.

Tamannaah Bhatia joined prime minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan celebrity list. The actress took the broom and swept the roads in Lokhandwala area in Mumbai. The actress was joined by her fans. The actress was nominated by Tollywood hero Ram Pothineni for the campaign. Ram appreciated her work and congratulated her on Twitter. "Super job Tammy girl," he tweeted.

As per a report in IANS, BJP MP and former actor Hema Malini launched a mass cleanliness campaign in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The Bharatiya Janata Party leader also administered a pledge calling upon students and people to commit themselves to cleanliness. She later went through the main markets urging shopkeepers and residents to ensure that their town remained clean. At one point, Hema Malini picked up the broom to demonstrate how people should keep their surroundings tidy. Along the Yamuna, students from the Bhakti Vedanta Gurukul along with Friends of Vrindavan group spent two hours to pick up trash from the river bank.

According to a report in IANS, Volunteers of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's 'Narpani Iyakkam' (Welfare Club), who are cleaning Madhambakkam lake here Friday, have announced that they will adopt and clean 25 lakes in Tamil Nadu. "Cleaning India's fresh water bodies is critical and needs to be done on a war footing. All our water bodies are being converted into sewer drains and dumpyards. This has to change and the society needs to understand the significance of conserving these water bodies," read a statement. "Thus, All India Kamal Haasan Narpani Iyakkam's volunteers will join hands with the Environmentalists Foundation of India's team of research volunteers to adopt and clean 25 lakes across Tamil Nadu. This entire effort will be scientific and sustainable," added the statement. Kamal Haasan, who turned 60 Friday, launched the cleaning of Madhambakkam lake.

Amitabh Bachchan extended his support to the drive. The veteran actor was seen with a broom sweeping the streets and even picking up collected garbage. Dressed in a tracksuit, Big B set an example of cleanliness for his fans. He also posted on microblogging site, twitter, "It was 'Swach Bharat Abhiyaan' .. went on the streets and broomed and collected dirt to clean up the place. The 'Swach Bharat Abhiyaan' .. personalised !! Let every one deserve to be involved." [sic]

Salman Khan was posed with the challenge to support the Swachh Bharat campaign, an initiative started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sure enough, the actor enthusiastically replied, "Me & my Foundation accept the invite from our honourable Prime Minister for Swachh Bharat and will give our 100% for My Clean India." Recently, the actor did his bit by taking up the broom. Salman Khan started the cleanliness drive from Karjat and posted images of the same on micro blogging site twitter.

Priyanka Chopra is very active on Twitter and responded in time for the campaign. She tweeted on her profile, "I humbly accept respected Prime Minster Narendra Modiji's challenge. This is an idea that is long overdue. There is no time like the present to begin the journey towards change. Recognise that we r doing this for ourselves. If we don't get involved & support this campaign, nothing can happen. But if we come together we can make a difference. Every action we take will be important. I want to make the change. I want a clean India. It's time to clean up our act."

Aamir Khan is synonymous with social causes, thanks to his image as the host of a socially responsible show like Satyamev Jayate. And now he has also extended his support towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat's campaign. Aamir Khan tweeted, "I would be very happy if this responsibility is given to me. and I believe that this is a very big step for the country. With cleanliness, that makes a difference on health. We had taken up this issue last year, and it is a very important issue for our country and a lot of things will improve in our country. I will appeal to as many people as much as I can."

Kamal Haasan was also nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat campaign. According to a report in The Times of India, the actor took to micro blogging site twitter and posted, "Let me thank our honourable PM for naming me among this august list. I don't think it's a new duty that I have been appointed to. I think it's recognition of what I have been already doing and I thank the PM office for recognizing that. I am sure that some of my peers have also been chosen for what they have already done and are capable of." The actor went on to say that he will try to reach as many people as much with the campaign. Kamal Haasan said, "My work continues. It's not a public relations exercise. As far as I am concerned, it's public work that I am part of. Thank you for awakening my commitment again."

Freida Pinto:"Next 5 years we should aim to breathe clean &erase that unsavory label of "filthy" and "smelly" that India is burdened with. This is every Indian citizen's responsibility. Not just those nominated. Lets all figure a way to contribute..big or small Have waited for an announcement like this for ages. Its now official." [sic]

Pritish Nandy: "What a delight to see lazy ministers who would normally chuck Coke cans out of their car windows with jhaadus in their hand." [sic]

Shekhar Kapoor: "#SwachhBharat is not just about sweeping dirt. Its about clean air and rivers too. Is the luxury car u r driving creating more pollution? It is not just about a clean up. Are builders creating toilets and clean living spaces for immigrant labour? Bet they are not. It means cleaning up your rubbish. But it also means not creating rubbish. The more you consume, the more rubbish you create." [sic]

Sophie Choudry: "Breaks my heart to see the lack of civic sense in our country! I pray we all learn to love, respect & keep India clean!" [sic]

Dia Mirza: "Knowing the world we inhabit belongs to us, must compel us to respect it a little more. Keeping surroundings clean is respect. #LalBahadurShashtri #MahatmaGandhi Your birth anniversary is being celebrated by this pledge we take. #CleanIndia #SwachhBharat." [sic]

Subhash Ghai: "Today success @SwachhBharat proves that u need jst one man 2bring revolution like gandhi did in 40s. Let appreciate it n not be kukadoo ji." [sic]

Anupam Kher: "It was great to be part of d movement Swachh Bharat initiated by PM @narendramodi along with team of @EkkeesToppon.:)" [sic]


Hema Malini: "Gandhi Jayanti today - let us all follow our PM about keeping our country clean & hygienic. Swachch Bharat should be our aim now!" [sic]

Ranvir Shorey: "Hope everyone pitches in heavily for the #SwachhBharat initiative. Hopefully we can turn around and go the #Singapore way in a few years.And if the #SwachhBharat campaign can also include cleaning up #corruption, we'd be, like, on our way! #India." [sic]

Gauahar Khan: "Tday is d day we respect greatness of a simple man.. Gandhiji...let tday be d day u pledge my India clean India ..#CleanIndiaCampaign...." [sic]