Mouni Roy, the actress of the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra and also known for her commitment to fitness and well-being, attended an event in Siliguri on Thursday.

One of the leading actresses in Bollywood, Mouni, with a huge fan following on the internet, reached the city and joined local athletes and fitness enthusiasts at Siliguri Community Goal Challenge organised by Skechers.

It was a three-day event aimed to promote fitness across the region. Participants united to accomplish the ambitious 1,000-kilometre challenge, with Mouni joining in to run the final kilometre, said sources.

“I have been to Siliguri over 100 times in my life. It is so close to my hometown, Cooch Behar. I feel nostalgic whenever I visit this side of Bengal. I am thrilled to be a part of this event to achieve this remarkable feat. I have always been into fitness in any form and I like to encourage everyone to be fit and look after their mental health as well,” said the Bollywood actress.

The Telegraph asked her if she planned to visit more places in north Bengal, Mouni said she had a tight schedule but earlier, she had been to Darjeeling a number of times.

“I would love to visit the beautiful places across north Bengal, but I have a shooting scheduled tomorrow. I would not be able to even visit Cooch Behar this time. But my brother will be coming here today to meet me today,” she added.

Sources said that Skechers has successfully organised multiple editions of the Community Goal Challenge in various cities to promote fitness and improve engagement across India.

“In the fifth edition of this community goal, Mouni Roy is associated with the brand. The consumer-led challenge brought together people from all walks of life, fostering a sense of fellowship and shared accomplishment of reaching a collective goal of 1,000 kilometres to support Hope Salugara Social Organization, an NGO based in Siliguri,” said sources.