On June 18, Karan Johar launched the Yash Johar Foundation in the memory of his filmmaker-father, with the objective of "improving the quality of life for people in the entertainment industry." A fortnight since, Johar has kept his word. On Thursday, the foundation distributed 100 ration kits to the daily-wage workers of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).

BN Tiwari, president, FWICE, reveals that this is only the first step of the year-long initiative planned by the filmmaker. "Karan`s team and FWICE distributed 100 rations kits to our cine workers, and promised to give 300 more next week. He has committed to distribute 500 ration kits every month for a year. This will mean a lot for our cine workers. We`ll ensure that there is no overlap, and a different set of workers is targeted every month," says Tiwari. In its first leg, the beneficiaries comprised the elderly artistes of the  union — from senior female artistes to dancers and junior artistes. "On Thursday, we ensured that the ones in dire need got the rations. Each packet has a month`s requirement of rice, dal, wheat flour, salt, sugar and tea leaves. They kept thanking us as their eyes welled up with tears."