Selfie for a cause: Gautam Gambhir starts unique campaign to thank brave hearts of Indian army

Gautam Gambhir's passion for the Indian army is well known. The fiery cricketer from Delhi often puts out posts on social media, vehemently supporting the cause of our armed forces.

On Monday, the left-handed opening batsman shared a video with his followers, where is seen urging people to click selfies, shake hands and say thank you to the "real heroes of Bharat" - the soldiers.

I have stepped out of my crease. Will you? @FeverFMOfficial @majorgauravarya @narendramodi @PMOIndia #BharatPositive pic.twitter.com/h8WZSJqCgx

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 29, 2017

Actor Anupam Kher, who is also part of the celebrities that vocally support the army, gave the initiative a thumbs up.

Jai Ho. https://t.co/HyzeGiF4Tf

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) May 30, 2017

Gambhir was prompt in acknowledging Kher's support and even retweeted a couple of other replies that he got to his post.

@AnupamPkher Thanks for the support. Let's make #BharatPositive

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 30, 2017

@GautamGambhir I'm with a real Hero pic.twitter.com/L3DB765G6A

— Harsh Rathore (@harisinghrao934) May 30, 2017

@GautamGambhir Proud feeling that real hero took picture with my father.. pic.twitter.com/6kPM36lmAa

— Raj Patel (@Raj2137) May 30, 2017