A devoted fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit marked the release of her latest film 'Maa Behen' in a unique and eco-friendly manner on Thursday. Pappu Sardar, who runs a popular 'chaat' shop in the bustling Sakchi market of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, distributed fruit-bearing saplings to customers and passersby. The initiative took place a day before World Environment Day, drawing crowds to his establishment, which played songs from the movie.
Initiative Details
Sardar procured 400 saplings of mango, blackberry, guava, and litchi for the distribution. However, he did not hand them out indiscriminately. He carefully scrutinized each recipient to ensure they had a genuine interest in gardening and would nurture the plants. 'I am targeting farmers and villagers, many of whom come to Jamshedpur for various work. They are more likely to plant the saplings and take care of them, making this initiative a success,' Sardar told reporters.
Connection to Madhuri Dixit
'Maa Behen', a dark comedy starring Madhuri Dixit, was released on Netflix on Thursday. Sardar has been celebrating the actress's birthday every May 15 since 1998 with great enthusiasm. This year, he combined his admiration for her with environmental conservation. He said, 'Honouring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for 'Ek ped maa ke naam' (one sapling in the name of mother), I decided to distribute 400 fruit-bearing saplings a day before World Environment Day and to mark the release of Madhuri Dixit's 'Maa Behen'.'
Environmental and Economic Impact
Sardar emphasized that the saplings would not only help conserve the environment but also provide a source of income once they start bearing fruit. He appealed to everyone to make efforts to protect the environment. The initiative has been widely appreciated in the community, highlighting the blend of fandom and social responsibility.
