Sonu Sood turns saviour, again! Actor arranges charter flights for Indian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan

‘Hats off to Sonu sir,’ wrote one of the Twitter users.

The ‘Dabangg’ actor also announced that charters for other states will fly this week.
The 21-day nation-wide lockdown in India saw the emergence of a real-life superhero, Sonu Sood, who launched large-scale rescue missions to help migrant labourers stranded in big cities, reach their homes. On July 13, Sood took to Twitter to announce that ‘his next mission’ will be helping 4,000 students stuck in Kyrgyzstan.

Living up to his promise, Sood, today, sent out a tweet announcing that ‘it’s time to come home’ for the students of Kyrgyzstan. “We are operating the first charter Bishkek -Varanasi on 22nd July. The details of which will be sent to your email id and mobile phones in a while,” wrote Sood in his tweet.

The ‘Dabangg’ actor also announced that charters for other states will fly this week. Twitterati couldn’t help but laud Sood for successfully accomplishing another incredible feat and helping out the needy.


‘Hats off to Sonu sir,’ wrote one of the Twitter users.
Another netizen compared Sood to ‘Superman’, saying that even Superman would think twice before taking flight in these times. ‘Your gesture will be remembered forever,’ read the tweet.

Some Twitterati called Sood’s gesture ‘commendable’.
‘We saw you as villian in reel but you're the real hero in real,’ wrote another Twitter user.
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One of the Twitter users compared Sood to late Sushma Swaraj who worked day and night to rescue the Indians stuck in difficult situations.
Actor-turned-saviour Sood had announced on his Twitter on July 13 that he will be helping 4,000 students stranded in Kyrgyzstan return home.

In a tweet posted on his official handle, saviour Sood - as he's being referred to - said, "Homecoming time..let’s bring you all back. Just pray and it will happen soon, God willingly. My next mission."
On July 15, Sood sent out another tweet clarifying that his team is not charging or collecting any money for managing this.

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Men have stood as pillars of valour, courage and confidence while donning multiple hats in both personal and professional avenues.

To celebrate their supportive existence and contribution towards the betterment of society, Times Power Men – West India 2018, held at St Regis, felicitated and honoured such men who have brought about positive changes not just in their personal lives, but also in society. This event was graced by chief guest Amruta Fadnavis.

Bollywood actors Raveena Tandon, Dia Mirza, Poonam Dhillon and many more were seen applauding the efforts of these men who have been doing some incredible work in their respective fields.

Collectively these dignitaries felicitated many powerful men of West India for their organisational and societal contribution towards various fields — education, health, real estate, corporate, fashion, social cause, music, politics, bureaucracy, theatre, film, writing, modelling, public relations, philanthropy, art and more.

The felicitation was based on the contribution of various individuals in different fields/categories and have been selected by an internal panel of the publishing house.


In pic from left: (Sonu Nigam, Deep Trivedi, Manish Paul)

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Aneel Murarka (L) was felicitated as a 'Young Achiever' by actress Raveena Tandon (R).

Murraka wore a yellow suit to the occasion while Tandon kept it simple yet stunning in a golden saree.

Aneel Murarka (L) was felicitated as a 'Young Achiever' by actress Raveena Tandon (R). Murraka wore a yellow suit to the occasion while Tandon kept it simple yet stunning in a golden saree.

Sumeet Vyas was felicitated as the 'Most Popular Actor in the Web Series Space' by Dia Mirza. Ajay Joshi came on behalf of Ravindra Vaman Prabhudesai for the felicitation. Prabhudesai was honoured as an 'Eminent Leader in Business' by Raveena Tandon.

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Sumeet Vyas was felicitated as the 'Most Popular Actor in the Web Series Space' by Dia Mirza. Ajay Joshi came on behalf of Ravindra Vaman Prabhudesai for the felicitation. Prabhudesai was honoured as..
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Dia Mirza presented the 'Young and Dynamic Philanthropist' award to Mohit Kamboj (top left). She also honoured Maneesh Jhawar (bottom left) as a 'Leader in Digital Quality Engineering'.

Dia Mirza presented the 'Young and Dynamic Philanthropist' award to Mohit Kamboj (top left). She also honoured Maneesh Jhawar (bottom left) as a 'Leader in Digital Quality Engineering'.

Kunal Vijaykar was felicitated as the 'Most Dynamic Food Writer' by Amruta Fadnavis. Luke Coutinho was honoured as a 'Holistic Life Coach - Integrative Medicine' by Dia Mirza.

(In pic from left: Kunal Vijaykar, Amruta Fadnavis, Luke Coutinho, Dia Mirza)

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Amit Parikh (top left) was presented the 'Business Entrepreneur in Entertainment and Real Estate' award by Suresh Wadkar (top centre) and Poonam Dhillon (top right). Karan Gupta (bottom left) was felicitated as a 'Trusted Overseas Education Consultant' by Amruta Fadnavis (bottom right).

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Terence Lewis (top left) was felicitated as a 'Choreographer Extraordinaire' by Suresh Wadkar (top centre) and Poonam Dhillon (top right). Lallan Tiwari (bottom left) was honoured as a 'Veteran in Education' by Shaina NC (bottom right).

Terence Lewis (top left) was felicitated as a 'Choreographer Extraordinaire' by Suresh Wadkar (top centre) and Poonam Dhillon (top right). Lallan Tiwari (bottom left) was honoured as a 'Veteran in Ed..
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Poonam Dhillon and Suresh Wadkar felicitated Ronit Roy (top left) as the 'Most Charismatic Television Personality' . They also presented the 'Pioneer of Vastushastra' award to Dr Raviraj Ahirrao (bottom left).

Poonam Dhillon and Suresh Wadkar felicitated Ronit Roy (top left) as the 'Most Charismatic Television Personality' . They also presented the 'Pioneer of Vastushastra' award to Dr Raviraj Ahirrao (bot..
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Albin Anthony was felicitated for 'Innovation in Education' by Shaina NC. Kamal Gupta was presented the 'Visionary Entrepreneur for Infrastructure' award by Dia Mirza.

(In pic from left: Albin Anthony, Shaina NC, Kamal Gupta, Dia Mirza)

Albin Anthony was felicitated for 'Innovation in Education' by Shaina NC. Kamal Gupta was presented the 'Visionary Entrepreneur for Infrastructure' award by Dia Mirza.(In pic from left: Albin Anthony..
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Shivarama Bhandary was felicitated as a 'Grooming Expert of the Year' by Dia Mirza. Atul Kasbekar was present the 'Pioneer in Fashion Photography' award by Shaina NC.

(In pic from left: Shivarama Bhandary, Dia Mirza, Atul Kasbekar, Shaina NC)

Shivarama Bhandary was felicitated as a 'Grooming Expert of the Year' by Dia Mirza. Atul Kasbekar was present the 'Pioneer in Fashion Photography' award by Shaina NC.(In pic from left: Shivarama Bhan..
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