Dark is beautiful says acclaimed actress Tannishtha Chatterjee
Panasonic Experience Center, Mumbai : Gone are days when one said that fair was handsome, infect several renowned faces are supporting the new slogan ‘Dark is Beautiful’.Women of Worth (WOW), the Chennai based NGO behind Dark is Beautiful Campaign, announced the delivery of more than 22000 signatures against UNFAIR advertising to EMAMI, the makers of Fair and Handsome cream. Present at the press conference organized by WOW, was actor Tannishtha Chatterjee, Preethi Herman from Change.org and Kavitha Emannual, Founder & Director of WOW.
Presently, more than 22,000 people have signed the petition requesting cosmetics company Emami and brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan to suspend the ad campaign for “Fair and Handsome” that targets youth with the message that fairer skin will make them more confident and successful.
Actor Tannistha Chatterjee urged SRK to give a hearing to fans worldwide who are asking him to take a stand. “I grew up admiring SRK for his talent, hard work and confidence. He is a self-made man and an example to our youth. What he says will make a difference!” she concludes.
