#KeralaFlood: SRK, Kamal Haasan pledge support; 9-yr-old gives piggy bank savings
The state has been flood-affected for almost two weeks, and the death toll has crossed the 400 mark.
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Kerala has been flood-hit for almost two weeks now. The centre recently termed the deluge as a “severe calamity”. Death toll in the southern state has crossed the 400 mark and multiple relief camps have been setup to provide shelter to the locals in this hour of distress.
In such a scenario, support in the form of cash and kind is being extended to the state from all parts of the country. Some of the most popular names of the B-town and the South-Indian film industry have offered their support to the state. But that’s not all, some instances of support are adorable enough to touch your heart.
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His wit and intelligent humour is sure to be a conversation starter. He has the penchant of responding to the most difficult questions with witty answers.
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So let’s take a look at these stars who stand strong in support of flood-hit Kerala.
King Khan’s welfare organization Meer Foundation has contributed a whopping Rs 21 Lakhs to the flood-affected state. The donation has been made to Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund.
While stars made their own contribution to the flood-hit state; there was one instance of generosity which touched the hearts of millions. Anupriya, a 9-year old girl, had been saving Rs 5 since four years in 5 piggy banks. She had saved up to Rs 9000 for a bicycle. But given the state of affairs in Kerala, she donated that amount to the relief fund. Moved by her gesture, Hero Cycles Chairman and MD Pankaj M Munjal promised the little girl a bicycle every year.
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2. Rajeev Pillai
The Malayalam actor, who was set to get married 4 days ago, postponed his wedding to rescue people stuck in Nannoor in Kerala.
3. Dhanush
The ‘Kolaveri’ singer has also extended support to the flood-hit state. He has contributed Rs 15 lakhs to the CM’s relief fund.
4. Vishal and Sivakarthikeyan
Both actors have contributed 10 lakhs each to Kerala’s flood relief fund.
5. Kamal Hassan, Suriya-Karthi and Vijay Sethupathi
All three actors have contributed Rs 25 lakhs each to the Distress Relief Fund.
6. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Paytm founder also made his contribution to Kerala; he contributed Rs 10000 to the flood-hit state.
In such a scenario, support in the form of cash and kind is being extended to the state from all parts of the country. Some of the most popular names of the B-town and the South-Indian film industry have offered their support to the state. But that’s not all, some instances of support are adorable enough to touch your heart.
His wit and intelligent humour is sure to be a conversation starter. He has the penchant of responding to the most difficult questions with witty answers.
He does not need a script or retakes.
On his birthday, we've picked up his best quotes, and if you are a real King Khan fan, then there is no way you will ever forget these:
So let’s take a look at these stars who stand strong in support of flood-hit Kerala.
King Khan’s welfare organization Meer Foundation has contributed a whopping Rs 21 Lakhs to the flood-affected state. The donation has been made to Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund.
Thank you so much @iamsrk me personally and the people of kerala are indebted to you for your generosity and quick action...respect ������
— resul pookutty (@resulp) 1534506934000ADVERTISEMENT
2. Anupriya from Tamil NaduWhile stars made their own contribution to the flood-hit state; there was one instance of generosity which touched the hearts of millions. Anupriya, a 9-year old girl, had been saving Rs 5 since four years in 5 piggy banks. She had saved up to Rs 9000 for a bicycle. But given the state of affairs in Kerala, she donated that amount to the relief fund. Moved by her gesture, Hero Cycles Chairman and MD Pankaj M Munjal promised the little girl a bicycle every year.
Thanks to you dear Anupriya and pleasure to talk to your mom. I had read every act of kindness has a ripple effect.… https://t.co/gHMaeFkA3P
— Pankaj M Munjal (@PankajMMunjal) 1534778657000Anupriya, parnam to you. You are a noble soul and wish you spread the good around. Hero is too pleased to give you… https://t.co/Nfq9iv03t6
— Pankaj M Munjal (@PankajMMunjal) 1534671407000Take a look at these famous faces with their mini-me versions.
2. Rajeev Pillai
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The Malayalam actor, who was set to get married 4 days ago, postponed his wedding to rescue people stuck in Nannoor in Kerala.
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3. Dhanush
The ‘Kolaveri’ singer has also extended support to the flood-hit state. He has contributed Rs 15 lakhs to the CM’s relief fund.
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4. Vishal and Sivakarthikeyan
Both actors have contributed 10 lakhs each to Kerala’s flood relief fund.
5. Kamal Hassan, Suriya-Karthi and Vijay Sethupathi
All three actors have contributed Rs 25 lakhs each to the Distress Relief Fund.
6. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Paytm founder also made his contribution to Kerala; he contributed Rs 10000 to the flood-hit state.
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