Kolkata, Sept. 1 -- As a performer, Kriti Sanon has excelled in a variety of roles on the silver screen.

But beyond the screen, she has a mind of her own never shying away from expressing her views.

Kriti who debuted with Heropanthi opposite Tiger Shroff a few years ago, has added another feather to her illustrious cap and this time as an advocate of gender equality.

The talented Bollywood actor has been chosen as the The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality.

And isn't she elated and honoured?

Over to her!

"I'm an actor, a producer, an entrepreneur. But at my heart, at my very core, I'm actually a storyteller. And through this role, I want to tell stories that actually matter, stories ...