Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wishes to use his stardom to eradicate more social issues and the latest on those lines is a plan to start a new campaign for disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
The 72-year-old, who has been associated with UNICEF as a Global Ambassador for polio eradication since 2005, took his concern for the disease to social media on Monday, saying that he met doctors recently to plan strategies to cure it.
The actor, recently also became the face of BMC's TB eradication and awareness campaign in Mumbai.
Big B will next be seen in Shamitabh, which is being directed by R Balki. The film also stars actors Dhanush and Akshara Haasan in pivotal roles. The film is expected to release on February 6.
The 72-year-old, who has been associated with UNICEF as a Global Ambassador for polio eradication since 2005, took his concern for the disease to social media on Monday, saying that he met doctors recently to plan strategies to cure it.
Big B will next be seen in Shamitabh, which is being directed by R Balki. The film also stars actors Dhanush and Akshara Haasan in pivotal roles. The film is expected to release on February 6.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Canadian Fashion Writer Reviews Pierce Brosnan's Wimbledon Look. Bonus: Big B Connection Mumbai Monsoon And Amitabh Bachchan's Shoot Life With Wife Jaya. See Pic Amitabh Bachchan Confirms Son Abhishek Will Play Villain In Shah Rukh Khan's King: "It Is Time" Watch: Vicky, Triptii And Ammy In "Multiverse Of Kalesh" "Constantly In Pain": Hina Khan, Battling Cancer, Posts Pic From Hospital "Lie, Lie A Lot": Jim Sarbh's Advice To Young Actors In Bollywood Biden Says Could Drop Election Bid If "Medical Condition" Emerged Russia Says It's Ready To Work With Any US Leader 3 People Die After Drowning In Lake In Telangana: Cops Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.