Published 11:19 IST, March 30th 2020
Akshay Kumar says his donation for COVID-19 relief is from his Maa to 'Bharat Maa'
Akshay Kumar in an interview spoke about his Rs 25 crore donation for COVID-19 relief fund is a donation from his mother to their motherland. Read on to know.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently donated ₹25 crores from his savings for the Prime Minister Cares fund set up to help those affected severely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Akshay Kumar on Twitter disclosed that he will be making the donation of the huge sum. However, in an interview, he stated that the donation is on the behalf of his mother.
Baby actor Akshay Kumar in an interview reportedly stated that he is nobody to do charity or make any donation. He further added that as Indian’s we call out motherland ‘Bharat Maa’. He added that this contribution is on the behalf of his mother for the motherland. Akshay Kumar went on to say that his reason behind contributing to the cause and his gestures are unable to express.
Akshay Kumar’s donation
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Akshay Kumar left his fans in awe after he announced that he will be donating such a huge sum. His wife, Twinkle Khanna also took to the social media account to praise her husband. In the post, she wore that Akshay Kumar’s intentions are just to give something to those who have nothing. In the post, she wore that her husband makes her proud.
Twinkle Khanna mentioned that when she spoke to Akshay Kumar about donating such a huge sum. Akshay Kumar replied that he came to the showbiz with nothing and now that he has something he doesn’t wish to hold back from giving something to those who need it. Check out Twinkle Khanna’s Twitter post.
Fan reactions
Akshay Kumar’s fans have complimented him for his gesture. Netizens have stated that Akshay Kumar has a golden heart and that he has a big heart as well. Many of his fans have stated that he has done a very noble and generous gesture especially in the time of need as the nation battles with coronavirus pandemic. Fans of the actor went on to say that they are proud of him for making a contribution of such a huge amount.
Updated 11:09 IST, March 30th 2020