Fukrey Returns actors Ali Fazal, Richa Chadda, others spend time with kids at NGO

Mumbai: ‘Fukrey Returns’ a sequal to 2013’s sleeper hit, ‘Fukrey’ is easily among the most eagerly awaited sequels of the year.The cast of the film came together for an event of an NGO - Dhai Akshar in Mumbai which works for unprivileged children.

Ali Fazal who happens to be a board member of Dhai Akshar, along with acclaimed director Amol Gupte, came in with his fellow cast members Richa Chadda, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh, with some fun activities for the children between the ages of 9 and 15. Dhai Akshar as an NGO not only educates the children but also gives them an exposure in extra curricular activities and aims to train them in performing arts.

Richa Chadda expressing her views at the event, said, "These children are far talented than we think and I always wanted to so something for these kids with my Forbes Ali Fazal being a board member of Dhai Akshar. I am happy that I spent time with these kids and gave them a fun interactive acting lesson of sorts. I was surprised how disciplined they are and it was such a pleasant time we had".

Richa Chadda and Ali Fazal held a few acting workshops, danced on a few songs and played games with the kids. Manjot Singh and Varun Sharma happily joined in on the fun activities.

When prodded on his experience, Ali said, "It's always good to have kids around you and you literally forget all your stress around them. They help you unwind yourself and their innocence gives you so much positivity. I am glad that I am able to be a part of Dhai Akshar and help these kids nurture more and explore more not only in the educational knowledge but also through lessons in performing arts".

The film, also starring Pulkit Samrat, is set to release this year.