Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurates 'Sweekar' for transgenders
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurated a food truck in Zirakpur, Chandigarh which will completely be run by the transgender community. Very smartly, the food trucks have been named by Ayushmann Khurrana as ‘Sweekar’ which means acceptance in Hindi. The aim is to spread the message of acceptance of transgender community in modern society.
Known for doing bold and unique movies like ‘Dream Girl’, ‘Doctor G’, ‘Bala’, and ‘Vicky Donor’, the Bollywood actor has brought light to the fact that his ideology of bringing change to society is not limited to the movies. His 2021 release, ‘Chandigarh Kare Ashiqui’ was a Romantic Drama with the idea of supporting Transgender in society. This food truck initiative is another step toward the same motivation.
On Thursday, Ayushmann presented the keys to the Sweekar Food Trucks to the transgender community in Zirakpur, Chandigarh. In an interview with ANI, the ‘Andhadhun’ star emphasized the significance of inclusivity and empowerment for the transgender community.
“This Food Truck has been inaugurated for a very special reason to encourage and include the trans community in society. It’s a small step…more people who think about society and are sensitive towards it should come forward and help them. They (trans) are an invisible and underprivileged community in our country and this food truck is a kind of push to make them self-reliant and financially independent so that they can find a place in society,” the actor said.
Leading trans activist from Chandigarh, Dhananjay Chauhan, the first transgender student of Panjab University who champions the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, thanked Ayushmann for the initiative.
“The definition of progress of a country can be measured in how empowered, self-reliant and protected every community feels. Ayushmann has always been a true supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community in India. He has done this through his brand of cinema, as well as in the way he lives his life or how he conducts himself on social media. Chandigarh is his home. So, it is really special that he has stepped forward to help the transgender community here,” she said.
“I strongly feel that we don’t need anything special from society. We only need them to see us, hear us and accept us. A lot of us are educated, hardworking and just need work opportunities to prove our mettle. Ayushmann has given wings to our aspirations and encouraged us every step of the way. We are going to make this count,” she added.
In his recent endeavors, Ayushmann’s latest appearance was in the comedy-drama sequel ‘Dream Girl 2’. Alongside him, the film featured prominent actors including Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee in pivotal roles. ‘Dream Girl 2’ received acclaim as it achieved success at the box office.
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