Deepika Padukone and PV Sindhu have shown their support for PM Narendra Modi's Bharat Ki Laxmi movement.

Deepika Padukone and PV Sindhu have collaborated for a promotional video for PM Narendra Modi's Bharat Ki Laxmi movement. In the video, shared by the Padmaavat actress on social media, Deepika and PV Sindhu are seen telling their stories and encouraging people to nominate women who have contributed to the society and made name for themselves. Bharat Ki Laxmi movement is a campaign to honour Indian women who have made a mark with their achievements in various fields for public good.

Sharing the video, Deepika wrote, "This Diwali, let us throw light on & celebrate the contribution & accomplishments of the women of our country! #BharatKiLaxmi (sic)."

Earlier, PV Sindhu also took to Twitter to share the video. She wrote, "Societies grow when women are empowered and their accomplishments are given a place of pride! I support PM @narendramodi ji #BharatKiLaxmi movement. It celebrates extraordinary achievements of extraordinary women of India. This Diwali, let’s celebrate womanhood."

Replying to the shuttler's tweet, PM Narendra Modi wrote, "India’s Nari Shakti epitomises talent and tenacity, determination and dedication. Our ethos has always taught us to strive for women empowerment. Through this video, @Pvsindhu1 and @deepikapadukone excellently convey the message of celebrating #BharatKiLaxmi."

Through this movement, PM Narendra Modi urges people to highlight the work of women of substance on social media platforms using the hashtag "BharatKiLaxmi".

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio programme, PM Modi talked about this movement and said, "Encouraging Bharat ki Laxmi means strengthening the path to success of the country and its people."

Interestingly, Deepika Padukone is playing the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in her upcoming film Chhapaak directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film is slated to hit screens on January 10, next year.

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