Imran Khan is known for not only his good looks but also his kind heart. And it's this that led him to receive an award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. According to news reports, Imran was shooting his upcoming film, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, when he saw the dog trainer smack a dog. He immediately walked up to the trainer and pushed him in order to stop the abuse. Imran will receive a Hero to Animals Award and a basket full of dog-shaped vegan gourmet chocolates prepared by Pune's Ambrosial Chockies.
"This dog would have been terrified and endured more abuse were it not for Imran's compassionate and quick action", says PETA India Manager of Media and Celebrity Projects Sachin Bangera. "We encourage everyone to stop and speak up for animals who are subjected to pain or suffering, because if you don't, maybe no one else will."
Imran – who was last seen in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! – will be soon seen in Gori Tere Pyaar Mein opposite Kareena Kapoor. Imran has also appeared in a PETA ad urging people to adopt homeless animals.