Akshay Kumar's 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' fared quite well at the box office, as he garnered praise for bringing an important issue to light. The movie based on the topic of open defecation in India, was noticed by Hollywood star Matt Damon, who praised Akshay for spotting the crisis.
“It's great to have stars like Akshay and films like 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' spotlighting the open defecation crisis, as it helps to drive more awareness of not only the issues but also what can be done to tackle this and create change. Our organisation, Water.org, is dedicated to ending open defecation globally,” Damon said. “I have seen first-hand the devastating effects on health, the threat to women and children, and the contamination of safe drinking water from open defecation. It’s clear to me that a person cannot thrive and reach their full potential without first having access to safe water to drink, and the dignity of a sanitary toilet.”
Damon had last visited India in 2013, to monitor projects run by his organisation- and was fascinated by the massive influence of Indian actors on the people.
