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PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

Last updated on: December 15, 2014 12:29 IST

The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.

Amitabh Bachchan was appointed as the brand ambassador for the NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India initiative.

In this unique 12-hour Cleanathon campaign, the aim is to create awareness about the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation and raise funds to build toilets.

 

Amitabh Bachchan

 

The veteran actor had picked up the broom, and cleaned the neighbourhood in which he lives.

 

Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra

 

Priyanka Chopra, who was nominated by PM Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat challenge, has also taken part in the initiative.

 

Priyanka Chopra, Prannoy Roy and Ronnie Screwvala

 

The actress takes a selfie with NDTV head Prannoy Roy and UTV head Ronnie Screwvala.

 

Govinda

 

Govinda performs on a medley of Big B's popular dialogues and songs, as a tribute to the veteran actor.

 

Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha

Tevar co-stars Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha lent their support and commitment to build 10 toilets each.
 

Dia Mirza

 

Dia Mirza, who got married recently, was also present.

 

Boman Irani and Cyrus Broacha

 

Actors Boman Irani and Cyrus Broacha do their bit and lend support.

 

Tusshar Kapoor and Javed Akhtar

 

Actor Tusshar Kapoor and lyricist Javed Akhtar listen in.

 

Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma

 

Disha Vakani and Dilip Joshi of the popular television show Tarak Mehta Ka Oolltah Chashma, also nominated by Prime Minister Modi, perform on the show.

 

Shashi Tharoor and Amitabh Bachchan

 

Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor takes a selfie with Amitabh Bachchan.


Sudesh Bhosle

 

Singer Sudesh Bhosle pays tribute to Amitabh Bachchan, by singing his popular songs.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar