Farhan Akhtar and Mahesh Babu Unveil Powerful Mard Poem on International Men’s Day

On International Men's Day, Farhan Akhtar and Mahesh Babu teamed up to unveil a powerful narrative through the Mard Poem, a thought-provoking tribute to redefining masculinity. The poem, which aims to challenge traditional gender stereotypes, was shared widely on social media, where both stars emphasized the importance of respect, empathy, and equality as the true traits of modern masculinity.

Mahesh Babu, sharing the poem on his social media, wrote, "Respect, empathy, and strength of character are the real traits of a man. He who stands for equality, and brings kindness into his every action is a #RealMard. This #InternationalMensDay, join me in my commitment with @MardOfficial to redefine #ModernMasculinity."

Farhan Akhtar, who not only participated in the initiative but also lent his voice to the poem written by his father, the legendary Javed Akhtar, echoed similar sentiments. He captioned his post, “At @MardOfficial, we envision a gender-equal future. This #InternationalMensDay, join our commitment to redefine masculinity as integrity, kindness, and honor. MARD poem - streaming now in 5 languages. Lyrics by @Javedakhtarjadu @sachin_rt @urstrulyMahesh @singer_shaan @YUVSTRONG12 @anuragrao123 #GenderEquality #BeAnAlly #AsliMard.”

The Mard initiative – which stands for Man Against Rape and Discrimination – was created to raise awareness about gender equality and encourage men to embody values of respect and empathy. By leveraging the power of storytelling through this poignant poem, Mard seeks to inspire a shift towards a more inclusive and compassionate definition of masculinity.

The Mard Poem features an impressive collaboration of Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Shaan, Farhan Akhtar, and Mahesh Babu.