Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar could promote legal awareness campaign

Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan and lyricist Gulzar and Javed Akhtar could soon be seen promoting legal awareness through television as National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) is contemplating to take the pro-bono services offered by them and others.

Chief Justice of India designate Justice T S Thakur who is also executive chairman of NALSA said that several film makers like Prakash Jha and Ramesh Sippy have assured him about offering their services along with others artistes.

He was speaking on the sidelines of a workshop to train para legal volunteers here today.

“Film-maker Prakash Jha and Ramesh Sippy have met me recently and they have assured that they will be offering pro-bono service to NALSA along with other Bollywood artists.

I have been also assured that Amitabh Bachchan could also extend his support to the campaign,” Justice Thakur said.

He said he personally prefers that promotions on the line of late 80s popular multi-starrer song ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, promoting national integration and unity in diversity.

Some of the suggestions Justice Thakur said include short clips based on success stories where NALSA had helped the needy.

Justice Thakur had recently called these film-makers to evolve ways to popularise legal aid services in the country and help those needing legal aid.

Another Bollywood star Aamir Khan has helped popularise Incredible India campaign of the government on TV, while Bachchan has been associated with many social issues.

Inputs by PTI