Mumbai, March 8 -- Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar, known for his strong advocacy on social issues, teamed up with the Maharashtra Cyber Police on Friday to launch a helpline number dedicated to assisting victims of cyberbullying and online abuse.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell teamed up with a non-profit organisation, Brush Of Hope, to launch the helpline number for cyberbullying victims.

Speaking at the launch event in Mumbai on Friday, the 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' actor emphasized the need for vigilance against cyber crimes and highlighted the importance of taking the right measures to combat online threats.

"In today's time, one of the biggest criminal syndicates is of cyber crime. So, we all have to be vigilant and have to help each other...