COVID-19: KJo's Dharma Productions donates to PM's emergency fund, Richa Chadha will feed people in need
The director's production house will also donate to Maharashtra CM's relief funds & NGOs.
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Karan Johar and Richa Chadha have joined the fight against coronavirus.
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Karan Johar on Saturday announced his support to various relief funds and a host of NGOs to help those affected by the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The producer will be donating to PM-CARES and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund through his banner Dharma Productions.
"Over the past month India has stood united in this decision to stay home and stay safe until we overcome this pandemic. But there is so much more to do in order to win the fight against this dreaded disease," the production house said in a statement.
"With the lockdown being extended, it's only going to get harder on everyone, especially those workers and technicians who rely on daily wages for their livelihood. They are in a situation in which they don't have clarity on where their next meal is coming from...and that can be scary.... very scary," it added.
The company said that it is the moral responsibility of every individual to help those affected by the lockdown.
"They are in this situation through no fault of their own, and we believe it's our moral responsibility to help them as much as we possibly can that is why the entire Dharma family has come together to extend our support to the various causes initiated by the government and host of NGOs to help those affected by this lockdown.
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"There is still a lot to be done, and this is our contribution to the cause. Let us all unite and fight COVID together," the statement added.
SRK, Saifeena, Lata Play Good Samaritans, Donate For Covid-19 Relief
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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world down to its knees. Not only developing countries like India, even the developed nations like the US are struggling to keep up with the speed at which the deadly disease is spreading. Moreover, there’s a clear shortage of basic medical equipment like masks, sanitisers and hazmat suits that the doctors fighting the pandemic on the front lines require.
Given the trying times we are in, several renowned personalities from the Indian film industry have come forward to help those in need. The donations, both monetary and otherwise, seek to bring the much-needed relief to those struggling to copy with the crisis.
Here’s a comprehensive list of actors and famous personalities from India and the US, who are playing good samaritans and helping their countrymen fight the pandemic.
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world down to its knees. Not only developing countries like India, even the developed nations like the US are struggling to keep up with the speed at which the d..
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Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, on April 2, announced that they will be donating money to the PM-CARES Fund and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Kareena posted a statement on Instagram, saying that she, along with Saif and their son Taimur, have extended support to the two relief funds.
"We extend our support to the PM-CARES and Chief Minister's Fund (Maharashtra). In times like these, every helping hand and every rupee raised, matters. Do help wherever possible," the statement read.
(With inputs from PTI)
Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, on April 2, announced that they will be donating money to the PM-CARES Fund and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help combat the cor..
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Hollywood star Sandra Bullock donated to 6,000 N95 masks for healthcare professionals battling the coronavirus pandemic on April 10.
The 55-year-old actor's boyfriend Bryan Randall shared a photo in which Bullock is standing behind a worker of Adventist White Memorial and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles on Thursday.
"Kids wanted to give masks. 6,000 of them went to the warriors on the front lines in downtown LA," Randall wrote in the caption.
(With inputs from PTI)
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock donated to 6,000 N95 masks for healthcare professionals battling the coronavirus pandemic on April 10.The 55-year-old actor's boyfriend Bryan Randall shared a photo in w..
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Shah Rukh Khan is the latest celebrity to come forward to donate and do his bit in the fight against coronavirus.
The actor's various companies - Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX - have pledged to provide support in these testing times. SRK along with wife Gauri and business partners Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta will be contributing to the PM-CARES Fund through their IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Shah Rukh and Gauri will also make a donation to the Maharashtra CM's Relief Fund through their film banner Red Chillies Entertainment.
Additionally, KKR and Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, will supply 50,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maharashtra and West Bengal governments for healthcare professionals.
Meer Foundation has also tied up with Ek Saath - The Earth organization to provide food to over 5500 families for a month in Mumbai. The 'Swades' star added that a kitchen will be set up to send out 2000 freshly cooked meals everyday to help households and hospitals.
Meer Foundation will also provide 3 lakh meal kits to 10,000 to underprivileged people and daily wage labourers daily in Mumbai, in association with the Roti Foundation.
In addition to this, SRK's Foundation will also work with Working People's Charter to provide essentials to over 2500 daily wage workers in Delhi for a month.
The Badshah of Bollywood also added that the Meer Foundation will provide support to 100 acid attack victims in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Uttarakhand.
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh also pledged their support towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM-CARES Fund to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
The 'Padmaavat' actors took to their social media handles to announce that they will contribute to the relief fund, and also urged fans to do their bit.
“In times like these, every bit counts. We humbly pledge to contribute to the PM-CARES FUND, and hope that you will too. We're all in this together, and we shall overcome. Jai Hind,” the star couple said in a statement.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh also pledged their support towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM-CARES Fund to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country.The 'Padmaavat' actors took t..
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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.
Mangeshkar announced on Twitter that she was donating Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister's Assistance Fund as part of her "duty to help your government during this difficult time".
"I have a humble request to all that we should help the government as much as possible in the fight against the government," the veteran singer wrote.
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.Mangeshkar announced on Twitter that she w..
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Sara Ali Khan also pledged an undisclosed amount towards the relief work in order to combat COVID-19 spread in the country.
"I pledge to donate to the PM CARES Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra)... Every contribution counts, and solidarity is our only hope against this pandemic," the "Love Aaj Kal" actor wrote on Instagram.
Sara Ali Khan also pledged an undisclosed amount towards the relief work in order to combat COVID-19 spread in the country."I pledge to donate to the PM CARES Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fun..
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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, No Kid Hungry, and SAG-AFTRA.
Taking to Twitter, the "Quantico" star said these organisations are doing "amazing work" by helping those impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak.
"They are feeding the hungry, supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in the entertainment industry," she tweeted.
Nick said the idea behind highlighting these organisations was to create awareness.
"We are continuing to pray for everyone affected by #Covid19 and hope that everyone is doing their part to help flatten the curve!" the Jonas Brothers member said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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..
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Vicky Kaushal said he was contributing Rs 1 crore to PM-CARES and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
"While I'm blessed enough to be seated with my loved ones in the comforts of my home, there are many who are not as fortunate...
"We are in this together and we'll win this together. Let us all do our bit for a healthier and stronger future," the "Uri: The Surgical Strike" star said.
Vicky Kaushal said he was contributing Rs 1 crore to PM-CARES and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund."While I'm blessed enough to be seated with my loved ones in the comforts of my home, there ..
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Alia Bhatt also pledged her contribution to the PM-CARES Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra).
"At a time of great difficulty, while the nation is in lockdown, the central and state governments are working tirelessly to combat Covid-19. I salute the efforts of all those on the frontlines who are putting themselves at risk so the rest of us stay safe," she wrote in a statement on Twitter.
(With inputs from PTI)
Alia Bhatt also pledged her contribution to the PM-CARES Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra)."At a time of great difficulty, while the nation is in lockdown, the central and state..
Meanwhile, actor Richa Chadha said she is donating food to a local Gurudwara, to help the needy people.
The actor recently made a donation to a local Gurudwara and urged her fans to do the same.
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"When I contacted the people at Gurudwara, they said they will accept ration and not money. So I went with the amount of groceries I could procure nearby, which was little, like 10-20 kgs. Now I have learnt that they need as much as 250 kgs every single day, so I am figuring out a wholesale place that can get me food grains and pulses in that large quantity," Chadha said in a statement.
She said while it's not possible for everyone to donate large sum of money, that shouldn't stop people from doing their bit.
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"Even if you can support one person, or one family at this time, that's good. People may say how does it make a difference? It's just one person. But it makes a difference to that one person, because that person is no longer hungry. We must be kind to each other in these times," she added.
Chadha is also supporting grass root level NGOs and volunteer groups in fundraising efforts.
The actor added that the coronavirus crisis has brought out both the best and worst in human beings.
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The Covid-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across the world. With over 471,821 cases and 21,297 deaths, some of the most developed nations of the world have tried to contain the pandemic and failed.
Given the sharp increase in the number of cases, prominent and renowned sports stars across the world have stepped up to fight the menace in their respective countries and have made donations, both monetary and otherwise, to help those struggling to cope with the crisis.
Here’s the complete list of sports stars who are fighting for the cause and helping those in need.
The Covid-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across the world. With over 471,821 cases and 21,297 deaths, some of the most developed nations of the world have tried to contain the pandemic and failed.Give..
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Tennis legend Roger Federer and his wife Mirka, have decided to do their bit to help those dealing with the novel coronavirus. The couple is going to donate 1 mn Swiss francs (approximately Rs 7.9 cr) to ‘most vulnerable families in Switzerland’.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion, took to his social media to announce the donation. “We must help families in need quickly and unbureaucratically. Mirka and I have donated to a newly established emergency assistance fund for families in Switzerland,” wrote the Tennis star.
“The fund is managed by ‘Winterhilfe’, a trusted partner of our foundation and highly experienced to support vulnerable people for decades. From tomorrow March 26, the ‘Fund for families in need’ will be functional and ready to make contributions such as vouchers for food and child care services and where necessary,” he added.
According to official figures reported by the World Health Organization, Switzerland has the ninth-highest number of infections in the world.
Tennis legend Roger Federer and his wife Mirka, have decided to do their bit to help those dealing with the novel coronavirus. The couple is going to donate 1 mn Swiss francs (approximately Rs 7.9 cr..
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Barcelona forward and Argentine professional footballer, Lionel Messi, reportedly donated 1 million euros (approximately Rs 8.2 cr) to a hospital clinic in Barcelona which is treating the victims of the pandemic and also researching the virus.
Barcelona's Hospital Clinic confirmed that it had received a donation from the world-famous footballer. "Thank you Leo, for your support and commitment," the hospital added in a tweet.
While the hospital did not say how much money the player donated, Catalan sports daily Mundo Deportivo confirmed that the amount was 1 million euros.
Meanwhile, Former Barcelona player and manager Pep Guardiola made his contribution to a campaign launched by the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation and Medical College of Barcelona.
As per a PTI report, Guardiola gave the money to the Medical College of Barcelona to buy "medical equipment that is currently lacking in health centres in Catalonia," the body said in a statement.
(With inputs from PTI)
Barcelona forward and Argentine professional footballer, Lionel Messi, reportedly donated 1 million euros (approximately Rs 8.2 cr) to a hospital clinic in Barcelona which is treating the victims of ..
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Portugese professional footballer, Christiano Ronaldo, much like Messi, stepped up in the time of crisis and donated three intensive care units to Portuguese hospitals to help them cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Ronaldo, and his agent, will also donate to at least two institutions and will give "two intensive care units", with a "capacity of 10 beds each" to the University Hospital Centre of Northern Lisbon (CHULN). As per a PTI report, Mendes and Ronaldo have pledged to donate a unit to the Santo Antonio Hospital of the University Hospital Center of Porto.
Juventus forward, Ronaldo, meanwhile has returned to his home island, which has 11 confirmed cases of Covid-19 out of the 2,362 in Portugal. The country has recorded more than 30 deaths.
(With inputs from PTI)
Portugese professional footballer, Christiano Ronaldo, much like Messi, stepped up in the time of crisis and donated three intensive care units to Portuguese hospitals to help them cope with the coro..
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Batting legend and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally.
"Sachin Tendulkar decided to contribute Rs 25 lakh each to Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund in his bid to join the fight against COVID-19. It was his decision that he wanted to contribute to both funds," a source privy to the development, told on conditions of anonymity.
(With inputs from PTI)
Batting legend and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally."Sachin Tendulkar d..
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Former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, too, announced a donation of Rs 1 lakh to combat the pandemic that has gripped the nation.
Dhoni had donated the money via a crowdfunding website Ketto, to the Mukul Madhav Foundation, a public charitable trust, in Pune.
Former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, too, announced a donation of Rs 1 lakh to combat the pandemic that has gripped the nation.Dhoni had donated the money via a crowdfunding website K..
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have also extended financial support in fight against coronavirus. A social media statement shared by the power couple read, “Virat and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra).
Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens. #IndiaFightsCorona.”
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Cricketer Suresh Raina, on Saturday, also pledged to donate Rs 31 lakhs to PM-CARES Fund, and Rs 21 lakh to UP CM's Disaster Relief Fund against the COVID-19 battle.
"It's time we all do our bit to help defeat #COVID19. I'm pledging Rs 52 lakh for the fight against #Corona (Rs31 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund & Rs21 lakh to the UP CM's Disaster Relief Fund). Please do your bit too. Jai Hind! #StayHomeIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath," Raina tweeted.
Cricketer Suresh Raina, on Saturday, also pledged to donate Rs 31 lakhs to PM-CARES Fund, and Rs 21 lakh to UP CM's Disaster Relief Fund against the COVID-19 battle."It's time we all do our bit to he..
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Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has donated Rs 80 lakh to fight the rapidly-spreading Covid-19 pandemic, saying the onus is on the citizens to help the country get back on its feet.
Rohit, who is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, has donated Rs 45 lakh and Rs 25 lakh to the and CM's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) respectively.
"We need our country back on feet & the onus is on us. I've done my bit to donate 45lakhs to #PMCaresFunds, 25lakhs to #CMReliefFund Maharashtra, 5lakhs to @FeedingIndia and 5lakhs to #WelfareOfStrayDogs. Let's get behind our leaders and support them @narendramodi @CMOMaharashtra," tweeted the elegant right handed batsman on Tuesday morning.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Ace boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom on Monday made contributions towards fight against coronavirus pandemic.
The 37-year-old said she has given her consent for release of Rs one crore from her MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund towards the relief efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Taking to Twitter, Mary Kom also announced that she was donating her one-month salary to Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. She posted the pictures of both the letters and said: "Lets #StayHome #StayHomeStaySafe #IndiaFightsCorona."
Ace boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom on Monday made contributions towards fight against coronavirus pandemic.The 37-year-old said she has given her consent for release of Rs one crore from her MP Lo..
“It's the time when our humanity is being tested and I believe in the goodness in people. People have really come together. This pandemic is bringing out the worst and best in humans.
"While some are making racist, communal comments, civil society is going out of its way to care for animals, along with humans.”
According to the health ministry, death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 480 in country; cases climb to 14,378.
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