Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor on Tuesday advocated providing a proper platform to the weavers of the famous Chanderi Saree so that they get the rightful for their efforts.
Draped in a black-gold, hand-woven Chanderi saree gifted by her 'Three Idiots' co-star Aamir Khan, Kareena took to the stage along with four weavers, at a press conference organized to promote the movie in Bhopal.
"The weavers should be provided a proper platform so that they get due respect and wages for the labour they put in weaving a saree," Kareena said.
One of the weavers present on the occasion, Hukum Kol,had the opportunity to host Aamir and Kareena at his home.
Kareena, who reached here yesterday, said she and Aamir had tried their hands at a loom and also learnt to design the famous saree at Koli's house near Pranpur (Chanderi) in Madhya Pradesh.
Besides, they also enjoyed a puri and a curry of gourd at his house, Kareena said.
Aamir also gifted Hukum a gold-ring and invited the weavers to attend the 'Three Idiots' film premier here.Referring to her role in 'Three Idiots', she said, "It was a dream come true for me to work with Aamir in the film.He is one of the best actors in the film industry."
Asked to compare all the Khans (Aamir, Saif, Salman and Shahrukh), Kareena said, "Like in the sky there are many stars in the film industry and it would be unfair to compare them."
On the occasion, Hukum said he will weave the names of Aamir and Kareena on the saree on which both the actors had tried their hands. PTI
