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Published 20:56 IST, March 30th 2020

Diljit Dosanjh announces Rs 20 lakhs donation to PM-CARES Fund to combat COVID-19

Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh recently announced that he would donate Rs 20 lakhs towards the PM-CARES Fund.

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Several big-name celebs from the Indian film industry have donated to PM-CARES Fund to help fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Recently, singer Diljit Dosanjh also joined the list of celebrities who contributed to the country's fight amid the lockdown. The singer/actor pledged to donate Rs 20 lakhs to PM-CARES Fund to help the country during its arduous period. 

Diljit Dosanjh to donate Rs 20 lakhs to PM-CARES fund

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Many celebs are using their social influence to spread awareness about Coronavirus. However, some are going the extra mile by donating a generous amount to PM-CARES Fund. These funds exist to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic and save lives. Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh also joined in for the initiative and recently announced that he would donate Rs 20 lakhs to help the country during the Coronavirus lockdown. 

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Above is the tweet where Diljit Dosanjh revealed that he was committed to donate a significant sum to PM-CARES Fund. In the caption for the tweet, the Good Newwz actor also mentioned that now is the time to help the country get through this tough period. Diljit Dosanjh is well known for his singing talents and he has also featured in multiple Punjabi and Hindi films. 

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He was last seen in the critically acclaimed film, Good Newwz. The movie was a massive success at the box office and was praised by fans and critics alike. The film also starred Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The movie was directed by Raj Mehta and discussed the issue of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Good Newwz earned over Rs 200 Crores at the box office and Diljit Dosanjh's performance was also praised by fans. 

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20:56 IST, March 30th 2020