Following the pandemic, students of all ages have shown a consistent deterioration in their level of focus and behaviour. The primary offender is their fondness for smartphones and all the negative things they are absorbing from them, such as pornography, gambling, betting, violence, and reel culture obscenity. In addition, there is the risk of addiction to smoking, drinking, vaping, and other substances, which can impact children at any age and from any social background.

Bobby Chakraborty, a well-known actor, activist, and method acting instructor from Kolkata, has been steadfastly working to combat the aforementioned evils since 2012. His free worldwide preventive awareness program for kids, “I AM THE KING OF MY MIND”, has garnered numerous prestigious honours and recognitions.

On March 24, he conducted his 455th Anti-Addiction Campaign, leaving a lasting impression on the Future Hope School students in Grades 7-9. Hard-working, active soldier Jasmine Das served as the official photographer for the unforgettable session. Sandhya Gupta, who was also given the crucial title of the 1st Soldier, helped her. Soldier Milan Bera received the additional significant ceremonial title of Trendsetter. Soldiers Rehan, Sawan, and Purnima won the contest in the end. Their beloved Bobby Dada presented them with special gifts, HCF (health-career-family) t-shirts, and Community Service Certificates, along with Jasmine.

Bobby’s interactive adda session opened the students’ eyes and gave them the ability to create a better society.

Priyanka Dutta