Actress Swara Bhasker says the film industry is a powerful carrier of messages, specifically when it comes to raising awareness about different social issues. The "Nil Battey Sannata" actress was here to help raise awareness about autism in association with the school Autism Centre for Excellence at the launch of skincare brand Kiehl's India's new store at Ambience Mall here. She says autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder which is a "rampant phenomenon", is considered a taboo subject in India.

Swara Bhaskar