Farhan Akhtar: 'Crimes against women make me depressed'

Farhan Akhtar says he is "angry, shocked and outraged" by the increasing crime rate in Delhi.

The actor and director is fronting a campaign with Delhi police to end violence against women.

Speaking to The Times of India, Akhtar said: "I cross my fingers each time I pick up a newspaper in the morning. And what scares me the most is sifting through the Delhi pages, as you never know what untoward incident you'll come across.

"With so many crimes happening against women, I feel depressed. One day I got a call from the Delhi police, who discussed their plans for the campaign with me."

He continued: "I didn't think twice and agreed to be a part of their drive. Besides an audio campaign we have also made a small movie, which will be telecast in theatres and other public places."

Citing the recent incident of 'baby Falak', the two-year-old who was brought bruised and battered to Delhi's AIIMS hospital, Akhtar said that such things need to stop, and that he hopes his collaboration with police will help to achieve that aim.

"I was disgusted to hear what happened. The whole nation is outraged and, really, it's not done."

"I feel, by doing all this, we will be able to eradicate all these social evils. There are so many issues that need to be picked up."

The director also recently fronted a campaign to urge the youth to vote.

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