#SaveWithStories: Dia Mirza, Soha Ali Khan & Other B’wood Celebs Turn Storytellers During Coronavirus Lockdown

The Bollywood stars joined global artists as storytellers with Save the Children during the Coronavirus lockdown.

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic has forced the people to stay locked inside their homes and observe social distancing. As everyone adapts to limitations imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown in India, there has been myriad new material made available for the children. Bollywood actress and Artist Ambassador of Save the Children- Dia Mirza and other Bollywood stars have joined Hollywood celebs like Amy Adams and Jennifer Garner on social media in telling the world their favourite children’s story through the initiative called #SaveWithStories. The idea behind the same is to keep the children engaged during lockdown and also support child rights charity. Several Bollywood celebs including Soha Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi have also extended support to the child rights organisation that works for the welfare of the most vulnerable children and marginalized communities. The tinsel town stars are trying their best to bring some levity amid national lockdown by posting videos during the crucial times. Dia Mirza took to Instagram to share a video in which she can be seen reading a Shel Siverstein story called ‘The Giving Tree’. She posted a long note that read, “While our kids will stay safely in our home, many children who live on the fringes of society without shelter or protection, leaving them more vulnerable and exposed than ever. The story I have chosen is dedicated to those children across the world. We can HELP children in India now by supporting @savethechildren_india @savewithstories who will continue to reach children at risk of disease and infection through their programmes. It’s simple, #SavewithStories - grab a tale for kids that inspired you when you were young or a story you discovered as i did looking for good books to share with children, put out a book reading video on a post or a story and ask your friends to #SlowTheCurve by donating at www.savethechildren.in/savewithstories. I nominate @sakpataudi @nehadhupia @varundvn @bipashabasu @gulpanag @karanjohar to pick up and read their favourite story for children ❤️❤️❤️ #StayHomeStaySafe”.

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A post shared by Dia Mirza (@diamirzaofficial) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:59am PDT

Soha Ali Khan read her favourite children's story 'Someday' and nominated five other celebs to host the storytelling session. She wrote, "We all know the importance of health, hygiene and safety, especially in today’s circumstances. But, we can all #SlowtheCurve by thinking beyond our immediate circle and for the care of others - especially the children who live on the fringes of society without shelter and are at greater risk today. You can help them now by supporting Save the Children who will continue to reach children at risk of disease and infection through their programmes. I dedicate the story, Someday to all those children around India with #SavewithStories and nominate @konkona @nehadhupia @sophiechoudry @tarasharmasaluja and @shikhatalsania to pick up and read their favorite story for children. It’s simple, grab a tale for kids that inspired you when you were young, put out a book reading video on a post or a story."

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A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) on Apr 1, 2020 at 6:01am PDT

Huma Qureshi, last seen in 'Leila', read 'Mulla Nasruddin feeds his Coat' and shared a video on her Instagram handle. "We all know the importance of health, hygiene and safety- especially in today’s circumstances. But, we can all #SlowtheCurve by thinking beyond our immediate circle and for the care of others especially children who live on the fringes of society without shelter and are at risk. You can help them now by supporting Save the Children who will continue to reach children at risk of disease and infection through their programmes. I dedicate the story ‘ Mulla Nasruddin feeds his Coat ‘ to all those children around the world with #SavewithStories," the caption for the post read.

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A post shared by Huma S Qureshi (@iamhumaq) on Apr 4, 2020 at 9:56am PDT

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