The Crew star, who has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child’s right to early childhood development

UNICEF India on Saturday announced Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor as its new National Ambassador. The Crew star, who has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child’s right to early childhood development, health, education and gender equality, a press release said.

Amid, this Garima Kumar has shared a video on her Instagram account where netizens have questioned the actor’s appointment for the same, especially when she has been rude to her own fans on previous occasions. There were some who stood by Kareena as well.

One user wrote- “Media follows her every move and people love seeing her so I guess yeah it’s a smart move by unicef.. all their causes pushed thru her will garner attention.” Another comment read- “Nothing ne2 Garima even the uneducated knows bollywood is full of hypocrisy.”

A third user said- “While celebrity appointments may face public criticism, their ability to generate maximum publicity is undeniable. Who wouldn’t remember that Kareena Kapoor serves as a UNICEF ambassador? Ultimately, what matters most for UNICEF is increasing awareness and raising funds for the cause.”

Kareena had earlier served as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. “There are few things as important as the rights of children, the future generation of this world. I am honoured to continue my association with UNICEF now as India’s National Ambassador,” the 43-year-old actor said in a statement.

“I will strive to use my voice and influence for vulnerable children and their rights, especially around early childhood, education and gender equality. For every child deserves a childhood, a fair chance, a future,” she added.

With added inputs from agencies