29th March,2024, Mumbai: Through his corpus of work in films, on social media, and at significant national and international forums, Bollywood star, youth idol, and UNICEF National Ambassador for India Ayushmann Khurrana has been a strong defender of human rights.
These days, the gifted actor-artist is assisting Chandigarh’s transgender population in developing new skills and becoming independent. In order to give the community the ability to manage their own food companies, Ayushmann has funded in the construction of food trucks. The name “Sweekar” for the food trucks is a timely nod to the value of community acceptance in modern society.
Ayushmann gave the transgender community in Zirakpur, Chandigarh, the keys to the Sweekar Food Trucks.
Ayushmann discusses this and states, “In my opinion, one of the most crucial steps towards defending human rights is self-reliance.” Building a nation demands inclusivity and the defence of the rights of each and every person who resides here. We can all do our part to make it happen. I’ve always believed that in order for communities to become more self-sufficient, people must actively participate in them. This is how I attempt to give back to my nation and fellow citizens.
The food trucks’ keys were given to Dhananjay Chauhan, a prominent member of the society and the first transgender student at Punjab University. According to her, “A nation’s level of progress can be determined by how secure, independent, and empowered each community feels.” Ayushmann has always been a devoted advocate for India’s LGBTQIA+ community. He has achieved this through his own style of filmmaking, as well as through the way he lives his life and presents himself on social media. His home is in Chandigarh. Therefore, it is quite remarkable that he has come forward to support the transgender community here.
Dhananjay on distrubing the keys of food trucks
“I firmly feel that we don’t need anything special from society,” Dhananjay continues. All we ask is for them to acknowledge, hear, and accept us. Many of us are intelligent, industrious, and only need the chance to show ourselves through employment. Our dreams now have wings, and Ayushmann has supported us every step of the way. This is going to matter, we promise.”
-Sapna Meena