NEW DELHI: Big screen Bollywood star Amir Khan is making waves on the Indian television now, raising social issues through a new television show ‘Satyamev Jayate' (Truth Always Prevails). Khan's show has managed to attract eyeballs of millions of Indian television viewers and if in its first episode he succeeded in rankling political establishments and governments over female foeticide, he moved the hearts of viewers through his inimitable style in raising the social evil of child sexual abuse. Khan's first episode had governments in some Indian states take drastic steps against female foeticide. In the second episode of the show aired on weekends, several victims of sexual abuse were on the sets where an awareness workshop was held for both children and parents. The victims dared to discuss their trauma on camera and educate viewers on potential exploitation of kids in society. One victim from Mumbai, Harish Iyer, even detailed his traumatic childhood experiences of being raped by a male relative for several years. He described how he dealt with it, and how, inspired by another Bollywood actress Sridevi, he gained courage to overcome the trauma. To Harish's surprise, Amir also had Sridevi on the show, applauding him for his courage and determination. Sridevi also presented to Harish a token of appreciation. On the show, Khan asked Sridevi to sign a letter addressed to the government supporting a law against child sexual abuse, which although introduced in Indian Parliament is yet to turn law and be implemented in the country. Satyamev Jayate achieved commendable success after its very first episode with the Western Indian State of Rajasthan establishing fast track courts and the neighboring Gujarat too acting swiftly to cancel several dozen licenses of hospitals and clinics to conduct legal abortions.
