Why a pop culture sensation is now representing women’s rights at the United Nations For Bollywood aficionados, the name Farhan Akhtar is synonymous with super stardom and a rap sheet of some of the best movies in Indian cinema. Writer, musician, songwriter, actor, and filmmaker- these are just some of that hats Akthar dons in the arena of pop culture and entertainment. But recently, Akhtar has also been thrown into the spotlight for his fervent initiatives to champion women’s rights and create a solidarity movement for gender equality. While he launched his own social campaign, MARD or “Men Against Rape and Discrimination,” in India two years ago, he has now taken a global center stage as UN Women’s first ever-male Goodwill Ambassador. Here are some excerpts from his interview with Women in the World, where he outlines his inspiration for the initiative, commitments for the future and hopes for setting a precedent for more male involvement in ending violence against womens.

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