While the rest of the industry is making no efforts to conceal its generous contribution towards the Tsunami victims, actor Rahul Bose is silently doing his bit in Andaman, the place worst hit by the tragedy. In fact, Bose was one of the earliest who reacted to the news and took the initiative of reaching out for help. "It was more of an emotional response," recalls the actor, for whom working for a social cause has become second nature.

Not many are aware that Bose has been actively involved in the work of the Spastics Society, besides human rights NGO, and a social organization called Akshara on behalf of which he is fighting for gender equality and communal harmony. And when does he find the time for all this? "It is not the question of finding time, it is the question of taking out time for these commitments," he says.

Currently it is the plight of the tsunami victims in Andaman that he is most concerned about, which requires him to spend at least five days a week in the deserted region. "I am trying my best to generate resources for the people affected. The main problem is access whereby one has to ensure that the relief material and other supplies reach there. It is a huge and uphill task but I am trying my level best to make it work," he says.

Thankfully for him about 20 NGO's have now come forward to form the Solidarity network under the umbrella of Akshara to deliver help. "I am representing this network," he says, adding that the next task on his hand is to involve corporate organizations in the effort. "I am shortly having a meeting with the C.I.I. (Confederation of Indian Industries) for this purpose," he reveals.

Bose has appealed to people in the industry to come forward and donate cheques generously in the name of 'FREA INDIA'. (Tel No 24316082, Neelambari, 501, Road No 86, Dadar West.)