Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan turn singers to raise funds for COVID-19

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit Nene among ors turned signers for a digital concert to raise funds for frontliners working round--clock to contain coronavirus pandemic in country.

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Facebook collaborated with some of biggest names in Indian entertainment industry and Hollywood names like Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Sophie Turner to put toger a home-to-home fundraiser concert, 'I For India' on Sunday.

line-up was introduced by filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, with Akshay Kumar kick-starting concert with a poem penned by lyricist Maj Muntashir, titled Tumse Ho Nahi Payega.

It was followed by Aamir and his director-wife Kiran Rao, who said it was important in current times to extend support to needy.

"But most importantly, to t leave hope," Aamir said, urging people to donate for frontline workers. duo n sang classics such as Aa Chalke Tujhe Main Leke Chalun and Jeena Isika Naam Hai.

Shah Rukh closed concert with a song composed by rapper Badshah and penned by lyricist Saini. 

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Titled Sab Sahi Ho Jayega, song is about perils of being locked up inside homes and hope that sooner or later world will be coronavirus free. 

"Everybody who kws me kws that I cant sing to save my life. So thank you for taking a chance on me, everybody. But that's what life is about, it's about good chances, hope, kindness and compassion in whatever ways we can," Shah Rukh said.

Shah Rukh's son, AbRam, also made an appearance in song and duo put up some adorable dance moves toger. 

Towards end, when Fan actor said he can go for "one more", AbRam said, "Papa, it's eugh."

Madhuri performed her rendition of popstar Ed Sheeran's Perfect with her son Arin on pia. 

Alia Bhatt, along with sister Shaheen and composer Ankur Tewari, sang Ek Kudi from her film Udta Punjab and title song of her far Mahesh Bhatt's film Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin.

Alia and Shaheen thanked essential service providers and frontline workers for ir continued, winning efforts amid testing times.

Farhan Akhtar, along with his band, performed Tum Ho Toh from his film Rock On!!, while Hrithik sang popular track Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan and played pia. 

Tiger Shroff, kwn for his dance moves and action films, sang her Ja Tu Kisi Bahane Se and classic Roop Tera Mastana. 

By end of 4 hour 20 minute-long concert, over Rs 3 crore were raised. 

All proceeds from fundraiser concert will go to India COVID Response Fund mand by GiveIndia, to support on-ground relief. 

concert also featured Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, among ors.

celebrities also addressed plight of migrant workers, daily w earners, hunger in times of COVID-19, child abuse and domestic violence, both of which have been on a rise since lockdown began in India from March 25.

y also encourd audience to treat stray animals affectionately and develop eco-friendly habits going forward.

music fraternity saw presence of Bryan Adams, AR Rahman, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Jay Sean, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Jonas Brors, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rekha Bhardwaj and ors. 

Filmmakers such Farah Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj, and personalities from field of sports such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Saina Mirza also took part in event. 

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