A Sen-sational gesture!

Sushmita Sen was so taken in by Project Shiksha that she impromptu donated a cheque to help needy kids

Those of you who thought beauty queens only talk about mother Theresa and charity to win beauty contests, Sushmita Sen is out to prove you wrong.

The former Miss Universe, who was a guest at an event by P&G, which made a contribution of 2.27 crore to educate 67,000 needy children under Project Shiksha, was so emotionally moved by it all that she decided to donate some amount for the cause herself.

Not only did Sen donate the cheque, but she also volunteered to pass the hat to everyone present so that they could make their own bit of contribution.

She said, “This is extra-ordinary. I truly believe that our lives are not just ours and every child has a right to education. I am so glad that there are certain people who are making a move towards providing that basic right to these children. Our country’s greatest resource is the human resource and this cause makes good use of it. I would like to start with making a contribution myself and I would like each of you to contribute to this cause. Even one coin will do,” she said in jest.

 Actor Konkona Sen Sharma, who was also present at the event, seemed totally awe-struck by Sush’s presence and gesture. “I am truly humbled to be a part of this occasion,” she said. 

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