Published 17:25 IST, March 31st 2020
Coronavirus: Comedian Bhuvan Bam donates his March 2020 YouTube earnings; read details
Whether in cash or kind, more and more personalities from the Indian entertainment industry are coming forward to offer support during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Many in industry have stepped forward to pledge donations to various relief funds to fight Coronavirus in India, including Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Kartik Aaryan, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, among ors.
Wher in cash or kind, more and more personalities from Indian entertainment industry are coming forward to offer support during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Joining m is YouTube sensation and comedian Bhuvan Bam who has decided to donate his entire YouTube earnings from month of March.
According to sources, Bhuvan has donated around Rs. 10 lakh and will be distributed between PM-CARES Fund, CM Relief Fund, and Feeding India initiative.
Talking to a news ncy, 26-year-old Bhuvan said that he doesn't prefer to talk about donation or charity but country needs this right w and one needs to go out of ir way to help in any way y can. Talking about relief funds, YouTube sensation added that he is grateful that everyone who is fighting on front line and this is his way of giving it back to m.
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Lata Mangeshkar, Priyanka, Vicky pledge donations to PM-CARES, CM relief fund
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, actors Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, among ors on Tuesday pledged money to various relief funds aimed at combating coronavirus pandemic in country. Mangeshkar anunced on Twitter that she was donating Rs 25 lakh to Chief Minister's Assistance Fund as part of her "duty to help your government during this difficult time".
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"I have a humble request to all that we should help government as much as possible in fight against government," veteran singer wrote.
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Priyanka, along with popstar-husband Nick Jonas, donated an undisclosed amount to 10 charities including Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES), UNICEF, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, Kid Hungry, and SAG-AFTRA.
Taking to Twitter, "Quantico" star said se organisations are doing "amazing work" by helping those impacted by COVID19 outbreak.
"y are feeding hungry, supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in entertainment industry," Baywatch actor tweeted.
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In an Instagram post, Katrina said she has donated money to both, Maharashtra Chief Minister's relief fund and PM-CARES. "Heartbreaking to see hardship and suffering this pandemic has unleashed in this world," Zero star wrote.
Alia pledged her contribution to PM-CARES Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra).
"At a time of great difficulty, while nation is in lockdown, central and state governments are working tirelessly to combat COVID-19. I salute efforts of all those on frontlines who are putting mselves at risk so rest of us stay safe," Highway actor wrote in a statement on Twitter.
(With PTI inputs)
(Photo: Instagram)
17:25 IST, March 31st 2020