Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes Kapil Sharma’s ‘wit’ can help with ‘Drug free India’

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, February 13

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in collaboration with Bollywood actor, Sanjay Dutt has initiated a #DrugFreeIndia campaign to protect and fight drug abuse amidst the youth. 

Kapil Sharma, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aamir Khan and Esha Deol to name a few celebrities who have joined him for this cause.

Even though, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar personally thanked everyone, his tweet for Comedian-actor, Kapil Sharma caught our attention.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes Kapil’s ‘humor’ and ‘wit’ will inspire India’s youth.

.@KapilSharmaK9 your humour and wit will help inspire many to come out of the trap of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tweeted: “@KapilSharmaK9 your humour and wit will help inspire many to come out of the trap of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

To which the ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ host replied: “It is my privilege to be a part of this wonderful initiative taken by you Guru ji.I'm sure it will help in removing the menace of drugs from our society. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do my bit for a #drugfreeindia”.

It is my privilege to be a part of this wonderful initiative taken by you Guru ji.I'm sure it will help in removing the menace of drugs from our society. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do my bit for a #drugfreeindia https://t.co/XBdy4KO25i

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) 12 February 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given his full support to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and his team. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “I wholeheartedly support the #DrugFreeIndia movement organised by @SriSri Ji and his team. Their efforts will spread great awareness on the menace of substance abuse. Efforts like these reflect the collective will of our society towards a better and healthier future. @ArtofLiving”.

I wholeheartedly support the #DrugFreeIndia movement organised by @SriSri Ji and his team. Their efforts will spread great awareness on the menace of substance abuse. Efforts like these reflect the collective will of our society towards a better and healthier future. @ArtofLiving

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2019

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also thanked other celebrities:

He tweeted to Sanjay Dutt: “Looking forward to seeing you, @duttsanjay, on Feb 18th at Chandigarh University. Your participation will inspire many youth to stay away from drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

Looking forward to seeing you, @duttsanjay, on Feb 18th at Chandigarh University. Your participation will inspire many youth to stay away from drugs. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

He thanked Karan Johar: “.@karanjohar I appreciate your participation in this campaign to create a #DrugfreeIndia”.

.@karanjohar I appreciate your participation in this campaign to create a #DrugfreeIndia.

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

It’s an honour to further your vision with anything at all we can do.....love and respect always https://t.co/7JeNOoJit7

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 13 February 2019

He wrote to Varun Dhawan: “So many youth are looking for a role model to help them overcome their addiction to drugs. Youth icons like yourself, @Varun_dvn, will surely inspire them. #DrugFreeIndia”.

So many youth are looking for a role model to help them overcome their addiction to drugs. Youth icons like yourself, @Varun_dvn, will surely inspire them. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

Sri Sri tweeted to Bhumi Pednekar: “@bhumipednekar your dynamism and willpower will inspire many youth in creating a #DrugFreeIndia”.

.@bhumipednekar your dynamism and willpower will inspire many youth in creating a #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

He tweeted to actress Parineeti Chopra: “@ParineetiChopra your participation in this campaign is commendable. #DrugFreeIndia”.

.@ParineetiChopra your participation in this campaign is commendable. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

He tweeted to actor Aamir Khan: “.@aamir_khan you have inspired people in so many ways. Your participation in this campaign will certainly inspire many to come out of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia”.

.@aamir_khan you have inspired people in so many ways. Your participation in this campaign will certainly inspire many to come out of drugs. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 12 February 2019

.@vickykaushal09 India needs many more youth icons like yourself to fill young hearts with Josh for life and nation. I appreciate your participation in this initiative. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 13 February 2019

.@ektaravikapoor Over the years, your productions have showcased the strength that women have. It's good to have you join the fight against drugs. #DrugFreeIndia

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 13 February 2019

.@ritesh_sid your films strike a chord with the youth. I appreciate you sending the right message to them by participating in the #DrugFreeIndia initiative.

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 13 February 2019

When we encourage youngsters to engage in creativity, arts, poetry, dance, like you do, they do not fall into the trap of addictions. @TheShilpaShetty, It's good to see you join the #DrugFreeIndia initiative.

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) 13 February 2019