Bipasha Basu flags off Delhi marathon

Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu paid a early morning visit to the capital city today, flagging off the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.

The actress is the brand ambassador of the marathon which espouses the cause of education for the girl child. Despite being down with a bout of fever and cold, Bipasha made time to interact with a group of young fans at the event and answered their questions.

"Firstly it is very important to study and be confident. Acting is a creative medium, it not only requires skill but also luck and love and support of people," she advised the youngsters.

The Bengali beauty who had earlier participated in the Mumbai Marathon hoped that Delhi too runs with all it's spirit.

"I hope that Delhi has the same spirit or even better than Mumbai. I'm extremely excited and proud, being the face of a gold label marathon and it is amazing watching people celebrating their city together," said the actress.

The Beedi Jalaile beauty is a self-confessed fitness fanatic and says that fit people are an inspiration to her

"People who are fit are my icons. Every time I hit the gym, I see 50- 60 year old aunties working out regularly which is brilliant sight," she said.