November 12, 2017
Superstar Aamir Khan, who had earlier appeared on a chat show
with Virat Kohli, praised the India cricket captain for supporting young
sportsmen in the country.
"I think what Virat is doing and his entire
effort to support to young sportsmen across the country is a wonderful idea,"
Aamir said on the sidelines of the first edition of Indian Sports Honour Awards
organised by the Virat Kohli Foundation on Saturday here.
Apart from
Aamir, choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan along with some of the cricket
personalities attended the event.
Kohli and his girlfriend and
actress-producer Anushka Sharma stole the limelight as they walked together on
the red carpet.
Actor Sidharth Malhotra said that a lot needs to be done
when it comes to sports. "Today, it's a great thing that we are honouring all
sport personalities for their contribution to the country.
"I have just
come here to support them. While growing up, I used to play rugby, football and
basketball so, I think a lot has to be done when it comes to sports. Today's
event makes it more important because they are supporting other sports apart
from cricket. It's a great initiative," he added.
Tennis star Sania Mirza
admired Kohli's efforts. "Virat is doing an amazing job. We all know, the
amazing batsman he is and the amazing captain we have. But it's really nice, as
an athlete what he is trying to bring in sports and trying to give exposure to
every other sport in our country."
Farah, a close friend of Mirza, was
also excited for the awards.
"I feel a film should be made on Sania
Mirza's life. She has a great story. I don't know if I can make it because I am
not sporty, but if possible I would love to because she is one of my best
friends. As of now, I don't have such plans," said the "Happy New Year"
director.