Supporting the "no tobacco" campaign, actor Salman Khan today urged the government to curb sale of
tobacco and alcohol.
"If these are so bad why does not the government put an end to it. They have done it with drugs they can do it
with these as well", he said while announcing a friendly cricket match between actors and doctors to be
played on May 21, observed as "The World No Tobacco Day".
"Though it appears stylish and cool to smoke on the screen and glossy magazine it is uncool to do so", the
actor said while reiterating that he makes special efforts not to project himself as an actor who smokes on the
screen.
"I have just smoked in one film Tere Naam, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Y K Sapru of the Cancer Patients Aid Association, revealed that Salman
had always supported the cause of cancer patients.
The actor has also offered his bone marrow to treat an ailing patient, he said.
On other occasions, the actor has participated in rose day programmes in aid of cancer patients. He has also
organised donation worth lakhs of rupees from various celebrities in the film world.
Among those present at the function were actors Ritesh Deshmukh, Sohail Khan, cricketer Vinod Kambli and
TV star Yash Tonk.
Salman, later, distributed voice boxes to cancer patients.
Friday, May 20, 2005 15:28 IST