Salman extends monetary help to Radhe crew members to brave financial crunch

Salman Khan has deposited money into the accounts of his film Radhe's crew members, who were scheduled to work between March 26 to April 2.

Mumbai: Amid the tough times of lockdown, many B-town celebrities extended their support to their workers, Salman Khan too kept his promise. He has deposited money into the accounts of his film Radhe's crew members, who were scheduled to work between March 26 to April 2.

Film's makeup artiste Subhash Kapoor confirmed the same. He said, “What a great thing to do. I thank Salman sir from the bottom of my heart. Times are so tough.”

Salman has also pledged to donate for 25,000 daily wage artistes of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), whose livelihood has been severely affected owing to the lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, revealed its president, BN Tiwari.

Tiwari told another news portal that Salman called for a list of most affected workers along with their account numbers, where he would directly be transferring the amount.

“After we approached Salman Khan, he asked us to give him a count of the most affected workers from our association and we told him there were 25,000 such artistes. He has decided to contribute for them. We will be sending him the list in the evening,” Tiwari said.

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On the work front, Salman will next be seen featuring in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai opposite Disha Patani.

Besides Salman and Disha, the flick also features Jackie Shroff, Randeep Hooda and others in pivotal roles.

Helmed by Prabhudheva, the film will hit the theatres on the occasion of Eid this year.