Aamir Meets Meryl Streep

Aamir Khan shared a space and met up with Meryl Streep at women’s summit held is NYC.

 (Photo courtesy of Avinash Gowariker)

THE SIXTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN THE WORLD SUMMIT is being held in NYC at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, in Manhattan from April 22nd to 24th. 

The organizer described the summit as “The struggles and triumphs of women and girls around the globe come to life in this dynamic three-day summit. World leaders, industry icons, movie stars, and CEOs convene with artists, rebels, peacemakers and activists to tell their stories and share their plans of action.”

There are lot of leaders and icons who spoke and will be speaking througout at the summit and amongst them was Aamir Khan who spoke on Tackling India’s Taboos.

“TACKLING INDIA’S TABOOS: AAMIR KHAN

A conversation with Aamir Khan about the cultural taboos that he is illuminating through his innovative TV show, which has garnered an audience of 500 million.  Aamir Khan, Indian Movie Star and Creator and Host of the weekly television show Satyamev Jayate Interviewed by Zainab Salbi, Founder, Women for Women International and Nida’a Productions; Editor-at-large, WITW”.

Also, Slumdog Millionaire fame, Freda Pinto is expected to speak today on the debate that’s shaking India.

“THE DEBATE THAT’S SHAKING INDIA

Introduction by Freida Pinto, Actress and Activist

“Who’s winning the fight against sexual violence and gender inequality? A conversation with Sunitha Krishnan, the activist leading the #ShameTheRapist campaign, filmmaker Leslee Udwin (“India’s Daughter”), and journalist and editor Barkha Dutt, on the politics of shame and stigma in India.”