Ayushmann Khurrana recites a heartfelt poem amid Coronavirus lockdown; Watch

Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday took to his social media account to share a video where he recited a poem on 'poor' being most affected during country-wide lockdown to fight battle against COVID-19.

country is witnessing a 21-day lockdown, as anunced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to contain spread of virus, which has claimed lives of over 20,000 people globally.

In video, Ayushmann shows how roads are empty under his building and said he hopes difficult times are over soon because rich will still be able to handle this but poor won't.

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Meanwhile, filmmakers and actors, including Taapsee Pannu and Ayushmann Khurrana, have pledged ir support to a new initiative aimed at supporting daily w-earners who have been severely affected by lockdown imposed to combat coronavirus.

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initiative, I Stand With Humanity, started by organisations -- International Association for Human Values, Art of Living Foundation and Indian Film and TV Industry, will provide families of daily w workers with 10 days of essential food supplies.

Vicky Dor actor described initiative as "truly ble".

"I vow to support this and contribute. India and Indians are under threat and each one of us have power to make a difference. Let's support and care for each or as much as we can in this time of crisis. #Istandwithhumanity," he tweeted. 

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(With PTI inputs)