Amitabh Bachchan pledges to help 1 lakh daily wage workers during COVID-19 crisis

With every business shut down amid lockdown, daily w workers who have way of earning a living, are worst hit amidst Coronavirus crisis. In order to help m, Amitabh Bachchan pledged to support 1,00,000 daily w workers, belonging to All India Film Employees Confederation, and ir family by providing m with ration every month.

As per reports, a statement released by Sony Pictures Networks said that y will support initiative. According to statement, initiative by Amitabh Bachchan “We Are One” is being supported by Sony Pictures Networks India and Kalyan Jewellers. It also said that initiative by Amitabh Bachchan will fund a month's ration for 1,00,000 households across country.

statement also added that with help of commercial tie-ups with leading hypermarkets and grocery stores in India, re is a digital barcoded coupon that is being distributed to a list of workers who have been verified through All India Film Employees Confederation. It was also reported that monetary aid will also be given to families to those in need. 

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A short film by Bollywood celebs

It was also revealed that re is a short film that has been conceptualised and virtually directed by Prasoon Pandey. short film will feature Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Mammootty, Shiv Raj Kumar, Sonali Kulkarni, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, and Diljit Dosanjh. As per reports, short film will air on Sony Network and will spread social awareness on maintaining social distancing and personal hygiene.

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