KARACHI: The talk show, which started with the issue of female foeticide, crosses over various burning social issues informing, educating, sensitizing and touching audience’s hearts and ended its 13-week journey on Sunday with the spotlight on the right to equality.
The show went on air May 6 and in episodes, Aamir Khan brought forth unknown facts related to child sex abuse, medical malpractice, manual scavenging and dowry.
He followed it up off the screen by meeting concerned leaders to ensure the problems are resolved.
‘Satyamev Jayate’ prompted MP and Rajashthan state governments to take action against the wrong-doers. Not only this, Aamir Khan was called by the parliamentarians to share his views on cheaper medicines.
The grand finale show highlighted the basic tenets of the constitution that promises equality for all. Ironically, the people in the country are still subjected to discriminations on the basis of caste and religion.
"When India's leaders envisaged building a new nation after independence, the constitution was the foundation stone of this endeavor. We had resolved to establish a sovereign, secular, democratic republic with justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all. After 65 years of Independence, are we actually living up to those principles," Aamir asked.
The episode saluted the courage of The Sarvodaya Trust, which gave shelter to both Hindu and Muslim children after the 2001 devastating earthquake in Gujarat as well as Sunitha Krishnan, a social worker who looks to rehabilitate prostitutes and rape victims through her anti-trafficking organization Prajwala.
In last 13 weeks, the star suggest a range of emotions as he dealt with the sensitive topics, and each episode witnessed moist eyes among those in the TV audiences and many more at homes and offices across the country as people tuned in to watch the program.
After the tremendous response and love from the audience, Khan has said that he may come back with the second season of the show.
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