Updated February 8th, 2021 at 13:34 IST
Anupam Kher 'deeply disturbed and saddened' by Uttarakhand disaster, prays for victims
Anupam Kher took to his Instagram to share the video of Glacier burst at Chamoli that happened on Sunday. He feels deeply saddened and he prays for the victims.
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Anupam Kher took to his Instagram to share his thoughts on the recent Glacier Burst that happened in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The actor shared a video of the event and wrote a small note in the caption. The caption reads, "Deeply disturbed and saddened by the #GlacierBurst in #Chamoli, Uttarakhand! May God give strength to the families who have lost their dear ones in this horrific tragedy. And may the injured recover soon! [emoji] #NaturalDisaster". The comment section is filled with condolence messages. Check it out.
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Anupam Kher's post on Glacier Burst
(Image credit: Anupam Kher's Instagram post)
Many Bollywood actors have come forward to offer prayers for the Glacier Burst victims. Ravi Kishan, Daler Mehndi, Prasoon Joshi, Sonu Sood, Renuka Shahane, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Koena Mitra, Abhishek Kapoor, and many more came forward to offer their prayers. Check out some of the tweets and posts.
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उत्तराखंड हम आपके साथ हैं।
— sonu sood (@SonuSood)
Hoping that Chamoli and other districts of #Uttarakhand stay as safe from the glacier burst and no lives are endangered . Prayers and strength for the people , the authorities and rescue teams.
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_)
What happened in Chamoli, Uttarakhand?
A day ago, a glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. This led to floods in Dhauli Ganga river which caused large-scale devastation in the upper reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas. As per PTI, the rescue teams have already reached the location to help the people who are stuck. DGP Ashok Kumar said that around 143 people are missing since the Glacier Burst. Many homes were swept away with the flood and various villages have been evacuated.
Also Read: Toll climbs to 10 in Uttarakhand glacier burst, 143 still missing
Anupam Kher on the Work Front
Anupam Kher has appeared in several iconic Hindi films. He has won two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. Anupam Kher's movies that are widely popular include Ram Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Saaransh (1984), Khel (1992), Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Haseena Maan Jaayegi and many more. He has released three books titled 'The Best Thing About You is You!', 'Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly' and 'The Best Day is Today!'.
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Published February 8th, 2021 at 13:34 IST