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 New Delhi, July 12 (PTI) Known for her penchant for social issues, veteran actress Shabana Azmi who is visiting the United Kingdom to meet Prince Charles, will recommend the British royal to extend his charity programmes to resolve urban and health problems in the country. The actress was invited along with her husband, noted lyricist Javed Akhtar, by the British crown prince as personal guests to "discuss long-term India-Britain relations with regard to charitable causes"."Prince Charles is planning to extend his charity programmes in India and had sought our advice on specific areas where his trust can spend money for long-term benefit of society," Azami told PTI.
The actress, who runs an NGO which provides shelter to the homeless, has zeroed in on some areas where she said need immediate support. "We have decided to recommend three area - urban problems, water shedding, and universal health access - to Prince Charles to use his charity funds as these area need immediate help," she said. During her four-day visit, the actress and other invitees will also call on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and attend proceedings of both Houses of the UK Parliament. Her visit is scheduled from July 12 to 16.
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