Updated April 1st, 2020 at 23:02 IST
Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma & other Bollywood celebs who donated to PM-Cares Fund
Celebs like Akshay Kumar are also providing to be heroes by contributing huge amount to Narendra Modi's PM-Cares fund and to the Chief Minister relief fund.
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After the outbreak of COVID-19, several Bollywood celebs have come forward to provide a helping hand for those on the frontlines, and also for daily wage workers who are affected by the lockdown. Recently, a lot of celebrities donated a huge amount to the PM-CARES fund. The workers who are dependent on daily wages have been affected majorly due to the shutdown of several industries. To know which celebrities have helped with their contribution, continue reading.
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Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar poured out his heart as well as his help to support the nation in this time of need. The actor contributed ₹25 Crores for the well-being of the country. Akshay has contributed a large amount to help keep daily wage workers afloat.
The man makes me proud. When I asked him if he was sure as it was such a massive amount and we needed to liquidate funds, he just said, ‘ I had nothing when I started and now that I am in this position, how can I hold back from doing whatever I can for those who have nothing.’ https://t.co/R9hEin8KF1
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones)
Bhushan Kumar
The Managing director of T-Series has also contributed to the fund. He took Twitter to announce that he donated ₹1 Crore in the hour of need.
In this hour of need, I pledge to donate Rs. 1 crore to the CM’s relief fund along with my family at @Tseries. Hope we all get through this difficult time soon. Stay home, stay safe. @CMOMaharashtra @OfficeofUT @AUThackeray #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/HbIuOKWL0C
— Bhushan Kumar (@itsBhushanKumar)
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Varun Dhawan
The Kalank actor Varun Dhawan contributed ₹30 lakhs to the PM Care fund. He wrote on Twitter that we will overcome this.
I pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund. We will over come this. Desh hai toh hum hain. https://t.co/E87IU22NaF
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn)
Kartik Aryan
After the video of Kartik went viral related to staying home during this hard time, he is again in the headlines for supporting the cause and for contributing ₹1 crore to the PM-Cares fund.
It is the absolute need of the hour to rise together as a Nation.
— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik)
Whatever I am, whatever money I’ve earned, is only because of the people of India; and for us I am contributing Rs. 1 crore to the PM-CARES Fund.
I URGE all my fellow Indians also to help as much as possible 🙏🏻 https://t.co/AzTT3lWHtr
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Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma also shared and contributed ₹50 lakhs to the PM Fund. He has also been spreading awareness about social distancing. His social media handle can be seen with such pictures and videos of him spreading awareness about social distancing.
It's time to stand together with the ones who need us. Contributing Rs.50 lakhs to the PM relief fund towards the #fightagainstcorona. Request everyone to #stayhome #staysafe #jaihind #PMrelieffund @narendramodi 🙏 🇮🇳
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9)
Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao took twitter to make public that has contributed for the fun. Check out the tweet below.
It’s time to stand together & to help our administration in this fight against Coronavirus. I’ve done my bit..Donated to #PMReliefFund #CMReliefFund and to #ZomatoFeedingIndia to help feed families in need. Please support in whatever way you can. Our Nation Needs Us. Jai Hind🇮🇳❤️
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao)
Anushka Sharma
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma has tweeted that she and her husband, captain of Indian Cricket team Virat Kohli are pledging to contribute to PM fund and the Chief Minister’s fund.
Virat and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma)
Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda also took Twitter to announce that he is contributing and providing the support though the actor has not disclosed the amount he contributed. Randeep Hooda said that every penny counts in a time this.
I did my best to support the nation with a contribution towards PM-CARES Fund.
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda)
Would urge my fellow citizens by pitching in so that we can together #BeatCOVID19 ! Every penny counts 🙏@narendramodi @PMOIndia #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/e763XwUkDz
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Published April 1st, 2020 at 23:02 IST