Mumbai: A host of celebrities, including producer Bhushan Kumar and actor Sonam Kapoor, have joined their Bollywood peers in pledging money to various relief funds aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Bhushan, who heads the Bollywood film studio T-Series, said he will be donating a sum of Rs 11 crores to PM-CARES Fund, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat health contingencies like the coronavirus.
"Today, we are all at a really crucial stage and it's extremely important to do all we can to help. I, along with my entire @TSeries family pledge to donate Rs 11 crores to the PM-CARES Fund. We can and will fight this together, Jai Hind," the producer tweeted.
Bhushan also said that he has pledged Rs 1 crore to Maharashtra Chief Minister's relief fund.
"Hope we all get through this difficult time soon. Stay home, stay safe," he tweeted in response to a post from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office that appealed citizens to donate to the CM relief fund.
Sharing the same tweet from CMO Maharashtra, Sonam wrote, "This is an excellent initiative. And I will be donating."
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai said it's time for people to unite and donate as she shared a tweet by PM Modi.
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. Tough times never lasts but tough people do. Lets contribute to @narendramodi ji's PM-CARE Fund and strengthen our country & come out as winners in these testing times.#IndiaFightsCorona," the Zero director said.
Popular TV host and actor Maniesh Paul said that he will be donating Rs 20 lakhs for PM-CARES Fund.
"I take a pledge to donate Rs 20 lakhs from my savings to the PM-CARES fund...its time to be there for everyone... @narendramodi ji. Jai Hind," he tweeted.
Murad Khetani, the producer of 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh, pledged Rs 25 lakh to the fund.
"Pledge to contribute 25 lakhs to PM Cares funds, our earnest prayers and thoughts are always for our country's well being @PMOIndia #PM-CARES fund @narendramodi" he wrote in a post.