Pune, March 23
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Sunday highlighted sustainable farming and the benefits of 'Shetkaris'(farmers) throughout Maharashtra.
He shared that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been asking him to expand his work throughout the state for the past many years, but he couldn't do it as Maharashtra is a "very big state".
While speaking to the media at an event of Paani Foundation, he said, "Devendra ji has been telling us for the last nine years that we should work in the whole of Maharashtra and we had the same desire in our minds, but Maharashtra is a very big state. It is even bigger than Germany, so it is a big responsibility. Now we think that perhaps we will be able to take this responsibility."
He shared that from next year, "we will do this work in the entire Maharashtra," adding that "Government will also introduce supportive policies..."
Khan along with his ex-wife, director Kiran Rao, attended the Paani Foundation event in Pune.
During the event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday highlighted the importance of water conservation in the villages to make farming sustainable in the State.
"If we want to make farming sustainable in Maharashtra, our villages must become water-rich, complete water accounting and budgeting, and ensure people's participation," Fadnavis said, while speaking at an event organised.
"Without these efforts, droughts will persist in Maharashtra. Therefore, water conservation is the most critical aspect. Alongside this, group farming must be transformed into a movement. We will provide all the help we can," the Chief Minister added.
Meanwhile, on the acting front, Aamir will be seen in the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
At an event previously, Aamir said that the film is set for release by the end of this year, aiming for a Christmas debut. "My next film as a lead actor is Sitaare Zameen Par. We are trying to release it by the end of this year, on the occasion of Christmas. It is an entertaining film; I like the story. The shooting of the film has begun," he said.
The film is expected to feature Genelia in a pivotal role. For 'Lahore 1947', Aamir Khan has step into the role of producer, bringing his vision and expertise to the project through Aamir Khan
Productions. The film will be directed by the renowned Rajkumar Santoshi. Leading cast will be Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta, who will play pivotal roles in this highly anticipated film.
Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal have also joined the cast of 'Lahore 1947' in a pivotal role.
- ANI