Happy that I am a lot more than just a movie star Juhi Chawla

From being one of the most popular actors in ’90s, Juhi Chawla has expanded her horizons by turning an organic farmer and entrepreneur. Chawla has also been championing various social and environmental causes and even standing up to relevant authorities against plastic pollution.

In the last decade, the actor has dedicated a major part of her life to important causes and confesses to not being so hung up about being a movie star. The 53-year-old says, “Over the last many years, there has been a gradual shift in my areas of interest. I’ve come to realise some startling facts about our environment which I was oblivious to earlier. Gradually, I educated myself about radiation caused by mobile towers and plastic pollution. I also began voicing my opinion on social media and in interviews. In the process, I met many like-minded people who were passionate about the environment and have been silent heroes, passionately working to make our Earth a better place. That’s when I founded an initiative Citizens For Tomorrow, categorically to spread awareness about our environment.”

The actor is glad to be lending herself and using her voice for causes like environment, wellness and education. Apart from environment, she has been more involved in the undertakings of her Gurukul in Porbandar, Gujarat. “I’ve set a vision for the young girls studying and I look forward to educate myself on how can I bring about a difference for a holistic learning approach. I’m happy that I’m a lot more than just a movie star,” she adds.