MUMBAI - While there were many ups and downs in 2017, philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates listed six stories and articles from around the world that inspired him in an otherwise “tough year”.

Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" made it to Gate’s list for its message of spreading awareness about the problem of sanitation in India.

In his tweet, Gates said, “3/ “Toilet: A Love Story,” a Bollywood romance about a newlywed couple, educated audiences about India’s sanitation challenge.”

The film was about a newlywed couple who reside in an under-developed village and problems arise when a woman is expected to walk to the fields every morning to do her business. The film was applauded for highlighting the sanitation problems that the country faces at large and was also supported by various sectors of the Indian government. - Agencies