Singing a different tune: Haryana artists join anti-drug drive
The HinduThe fight against the drug menace has hit a new note in Haryana, with popular singers being engaged in a unique ‘bucket challenge’. The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau’s ‘Nasha Mukt Nayaab Jeevan Bucket Challenge’ seeks to distinguish the on-screen personas of Haryanvi singers, often blamed for glamorising drugs, guns, and gang culture, from their real-life duties as citizens committed to a drug-free Haryana, read a statement by the department. Masoom Sharma, one of Haryana’s most popular yet controversial singers, was the first artist to accept the challenge. Through this challenge, we aim to show the contrast between an artist’s commercial work and their real-life stance as responsible citizens.” “By taking the pledge, artists like Mr. Sharma ensure that viewers engage with their work critically and responsibly,” added Mr. Singh. Mr. Sharma has nominated Bollywood actor Yashpal Sharma and prominent Haryanvi singers Vikash Kumar and Kirti Kumar Satta to take the challenge.
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