Controversy’s favourite child Salman Khan, who celebrates his birthday today, recently became the face BMC’s drive against open defecation. According to civic authorities, the actor readily agreed to take on this role to contribute to the society.

It is indeed heartening to see our celebrities using their fame for positive causes. In our country, film stars and cricketers are treated like demi-gods. Highly paid denizens of the turf they strut, immediate visibility and greater reach are a part of the package that comes with these celebrities and, not surprisingly, they inspire a thousand minds.