Being human is more important than all materialistic success.

By Shahnaz Husain

It was a chance meeting with heartthrob of millions Salman Khan at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai recently. Our conversation ranged from films to the charitable activities that his charity “Being Human Foundation’ has undertaken all these years.

Salman’s commitment towards philanthropic activities is what amazes me more than his marvellous acting skills. To be engaged so passionately in various philanthropic activities when you are at the top, is really commendable.

Salman’s charity has been providing education and healthcare services for the underprivileged segments in the country, and has trained many differently-abled people. Many of those trained by Salman’s foundation have gained employment. I wish him success in all his philanthropic activities.

The need of the hour is to help provide career opportunities to physically challenged students. My philanthropic work has remained the nerve centre of my entrepreneurial success. It simply cannot be measured in material terms. Over the years, Philanthropy has become a way of life for me, and made my life more worthy.