Shahid Kapoor features in new vegetarian ad for PETA

Shahid Kapoor features in new vegetarian ad for PETA
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, April 11, 2011 - 17:05 IST


The enormously popular model-turned-actor Shahid Kapoor stars in an adorable new ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India extolling one of the many benefits of a plant-based diet: "Chicks Love a Vegetarian". The ad, shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, shows a casually dressed Kapoor with two downy yellow chicks perched on his body.

Kapoor says, "I love chicks… pigs, cows, fish, and all the other animals too. That's why I turned vegetarian."

Kapoor who won PETA India's Sexiest Vegetarian contest in 2009 received the 2003 Filmfare Award for a debut film for his appearance in his Ishq Vishk. His recent films - Jab We Met, Kaminey, Badmaash Company, and Paathshaala - have all been hits.


In India, animals who are killed for food are crammed into vehicles for slaughter in such high numbers that many animals break their bones, suffocate or die en route. At abattoirs, workers often hack at the throats of goats, sheep and other animals with dull blades. Millions of chickens spend their entire lives in huge factory warehouses packed together so closely in tiny battery cages they cannot even stretch a wing. They stand in their own accumulated waste, which reeks of ammonia. The birds never see the light of day and are denied everything that is natural and important to them.

Meat production is also disastrous for the environment. Senior UN Food and Agriculture Organisation official Henning Steinfeld stated that the meat industry is "one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems". Nitrous oxide is about 300 times more potent as a global-warming gas than carbon dioxide. According to the UN, the meat, egg and dairy industries account for 65 per cent of worldwide nitrous-oxide emissions.

What's more is that India has one of the highest rates of heart disease and diabetes in the world. Studies show that consumption of animal products is directly connected to cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, obesity and diabetes. For this reason alone, millions of people choose to go vegetarian.

"I am very happy being a vegetarian and I believe that it is the best way to be," says Kapoor. "The day I started believing in the fact that I would want not to kill animals for my taste buds that is the day everything changed for me."
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VJ Bani Biography Profile

 

VJ Bani Biography

Name: Gurbani Judge a.k.a Bani

Birthday: 29th November, 1987

Born in: Chandigarh, "in a hospital delivery room…"

Vital Stats: (my) "Heart is beating."

Shoe size: 8

Studied: Vivek Highschool (till the 7th grade), Woodstock Boarding School (8th grade onwards). College: "The University of Life!".

First Job: Did a lot of household chores for her family, typed letters for her mom for cash, washed cars, walked dogs etc.

One Secret: She's a good baker. In Chandigarh, she used to love to bake muffins, cakes etc and give them to people.

TETE-A-TETE WITH YOUR VJ

People know you from Roadies Season 4. How did you end up Veejaying for MTV?
t just happened. After Roadies was over, I used to do a lot of events for MTV. And they saw me getting better at it. At the time, I was applying to college in New Zealand. I was going to go away to study Graphic Design for 5 years. I wanted to be an artist. But then Mtv happened.

And what did you want to be as a child?
Mostly, I wanted to be an adult. We were very aware of the financial situation we were in, and I just wanted to earn enough money and support myself. Now that I'm an adult, I want to be a child!

A lot of the boys want to know if you're seeing anyone?
No man, I wish. I just don't have the time.

So what is your idea of the perfect man?
A dog! No, I'm kidding. He has to love paneer, because I loveeee paneer. And he has to go to the gym. And also, not make a big deal of the fact that I like to eat healthy.

Do you work out a lot?
Everyday! For about an hour to and hour and a half.

So what would do you say is one of your biggest strengths…or rather, one of your biggest assets…
I have immense willpower, it's very strong. I don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs. I think there are cooler ways to die.

Your hair always looks really great. How often do you colour it?
I can't even remember. I just love color in everything….and I think the uncombed look is a great fashion statement.

How many tattoos do you have?
9…but my favorite are my truth and karma tattoos.

When did you have the most fun while traveling…the most ultimate experience…
I think it's almost missing the trains and flights when I am with my mum and sister.

Who matters the most to you in your life?
My grandfather, but he passed away.

Do you believe in God?
I used to. Then I grew up. So, now I don't anymore.

Do you support any social causes?
I would support PETA, but I eat fish. But, I have been donating blood 6 times a year since I turned 18.

Shahid is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani

Shahid is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani

By: The Hitlist Team

Date:  2011-04-07

Place: Mumba

As reported ('Spotted: Shahid and Bani together'; Hitlist, April 5), the actor is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani! The actor feels it's Bani's pals who are spreading the buzz. Says a source close to the star, "Shahid and Bani have a common trainer Abbas. 

They have just met a few times!" The source adds that Shahid is busy cozying up to Priyanka Chopra again to woo anyone else. "Beyond his shooting for Mausam, watching cricket and giving PC bike rides, he has no time for anyone else!" 

Pssst... Shasha won't react to buzz on his relationship with PC, but is all up in arms when paired with a veejay!