Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been honoured with a ‘Hero to Animals’ Award by animal rights organisation PETA for speaking out against the cruelty of circuses, signing a petition asking the government to uphold the ban on jallikattu, bull races and bullfights, and adopting a stray kitten.
In Mumbai on Saturday night Shilpa’s compassion towards animals was recognised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
“Shilpa is beautiful inside and out and has a golden heart that beats for animals. We thank her for standing up for animals through her work and other actions,” Sachin Bangera, PETA Associate Director of Celebrity and Public Relations, said in a statement.