Anil Kapoor scores over Demi Moore!!
His documentary based on human trafficking outshone other entries at the NY Festival
Serving as the ambassador for The Freedom Project, an organisation working to eradicate slavery and human trafficking, Anil accepted the Gold Prize in the Cultural Issues category for the documentary titled ‘Trapped By Tradition’ at the New York Festival's International TV and Film Awards 2012. The Silver prize was awarded to Hollywood actress Demi Moore for a documentary based on trafficking in Nepal.
The event was studded with stars such as singer Peter Gabriel, Latin superstar Ricky Martin and actor Ashton Kutcher. Anil shared his enthusiasm over winning with the media and said that it was more important to create awareness about global issues such as human trafficking than winning an award for the same. He revealed that, through the initiatives of many good Samaritans, nearly 2,000 women had been rescued from this scourge of modern-day slavery.
He also added that while filming for the documentary he visited a number of villages and was shocked to learn about horrifying stories the victims of trafficking had to share. Their narrations moved him to create awareness about the evils of certain traditions that are being currently practiced by several people.
Apparently the 52-year-old ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ actor initiated and hosted the documentary with the help of the NGO Plan India.
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“It has made my life... It has opened so many doors for me and my family.”
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“The dress is John Galliano’s but the jewellery is from India. The ring I am wearing is more than 150 years old.” Freida, who has been named one of the best dressed by Vogue, was worried about only one thing – someone stepping on her blue gown.
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“I am extremely happy for Rahman. Today, at the venue, almost every house here in LA listens to his Jai Ho and O Saya. I am feeling very proud to see that his song is being played. I am really thrilled to see an Indian song being played at the Oscars. It’s a great moment for Bollywood and Indian music.”
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“I am very excited. I have never been so excited in my life. It’s time for me, the whole team of Slumdog… and every Indian to cheer and celebrate. We are having an ecstatic moment here in LA. I can only say that India has made a clean sweep here. At the moment I can only say ‘Jai ho Hindustan, jai ho India, jai ho Mumbai, jai Maharashtra.’”
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