|
A parliamentary panel has invited actor Aamir Khan, who exposed malpractices in the medical sector on his "Satyamev Jayate" TV programme, for an interaction on the issue. He will appear Thursday morning with his team.
Rajya Sabha MP Shanta Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who heads the parliamentary standing committee on commerce, has invited the actor to share the knowldge they gained while researching the episode.
Aamir's spokesperson confirmed to IANS that he will be there Thursday morning to interact with the panel.
Aamir, 47, lifted the veil from the malpractices in the medical profession through his maiden TV show "Satyamev Jayate" and discussed issues like doctors taking cuts and other unethical medical practices. He presented live examples of people who could have been cured with simple medicines but were advised by doctors to undergo surgeries, robbing them of precious money.
Broadcast May 27, the well-researched episode also addressed issues like overpricing of life-saving drugs.
The expose brought brickbacks and criticism from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), which wanted Aamir to apologise. But he said his conviction in the concept and aim of the show have left him fearless of negative reactions.
"Satyamev Jayate", which marks the Bollywood's thinking actor's entry into the field of television, has so far discussed issues like female foeticide, child sex abuse and domestic violence.
In fact, parliament has only now passed a bill on stringent action aginst those guilt of child sex abuse.
The actor has struck the right chord with the audiences as people are watching the show with great interest. Aamir says this is his way of contributing to society by creating awareness.
|
Post new comment
Aamir we can be proud of you... you make an impact in the society ... keep it going
Wow quite the impact of Aamir's show. Good!
I love Aamir :)
God Bless Him!
Keep Going!
He is doing a superb job!Hope he puts in some great inputs and it proves to be a major help for the needy people. :)
That's the way to go! The show is having great impact in real life! And it's awesome how a huge star like Aamir is using his star power, resources & popularity in right direction for a positive cause!
Congratulations to him! More power to Satyamev Jayate! Revolutionary show!
SATYAMEV JAYATE!!!
Go Aamir :D
Over one day since this news appeared here at pinkvilla--and nobody has commented. I guess you need to dress in a particular way, or appear at award shows/parties...only then do people bother to say anything. So let me fill up the empty space in comments section.
Aamir's show is 7 episodes old and has had an impact every week, in some way or the other. I've loved listening to the experts every week. Victims who have suffered have told heart-wrenching tales that have woken us up, and some victims have overcome problems, offered hope top others. Conscientious government officials have appeared on the show and spoken about doing duty and not caring for rewards; these people, like SP of Bhiwani in Haryana, one Mr. Balan ( from 7th episode ) ,or the Rajasthan IAS officer from Medical malpractices episode--he and a few others--they have been so inspiring.
I've also loved listening to people like the fiesty Shanno 'driver' from latest episode or the emphatic hilarious Dr. Gulati from the 4th episode. Loved hearing Kamla Bhasin spell the basis for a truly equitable society--latest episode. In every episode, the people who appeared they have been the stars.
And Aamir has done a TERRIFIC job as anchor, speaking gracefully, sometimes wittily, but only as much as necessary, never overshadowing the guests on the show, NEVER.; he has improved with each show, tears less on each subsequent show, more and more confident with each show.
He has been invited to parliament to share his medical episode reserach stories--and he will be doing it today, Thursday, accompanied by some SMJ team members. I wish him and SMJ team luck.