Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Rohit Sharma pledge donations to PM-CARES, CM relief fund

Mumbai, March 31

Actor Priyanka Chopra, her popstar-husband Nick Jonas, Katrina Kaif among others on Tuesday pledged money to various relief funds aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Priyanka and Nick 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 COVID19 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.

Priyanka urged people to come forward and do their bit.

“Thank you for everything you are doing. They need your support too, and we would implore you to donate as well. I have linked to each org with a swipe up in my stories… no donation is too small. Together we can help the world beat this,” she wrote.

Nick said the idea behind highlighting these organisations was to create awareness.

“In these uncertain times, Pri and I want to bring awareness organisations we’ve donated to and are doing so much to help people all over the world.

“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.

In an Instagram post, Katrina said she has donated money to both, Maharashtra Chief Minister’s relief fund and PM-CARES.

“Heartbreaking to see the hardship and suffering this pandemic has unleashed in this world,” the “Zero” star wrote.

Popular Marathi actor Sai Tamhankar also donated Rs 1.50 lakhs to CM Relief Fund.

“Let’s do this! Together! Do your bit in any and every possible way #LetsFightCoronaTogether,” she tweeted.

Actor Prakash Raj said he was feeding 250 homeless daily wage earners in Kerala’s Kovalam city every day.

“#COVID2019india ..#kuchkarona Feeding 250 homeless..daily wage workers at Kovalam every day ..it’s not just Govt’s RESPONSIBILITY.. its OURS too. Let’s celebrate humanity.

“#JustAsking help one family around you .. a #prakashrajfoundation #scopeenterpise initiative (sic),” the “Bharat Ane Nenu” star tweeted.

Many in the industry have stepped forward to pledge donations to various relief funds, including Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, Bhushan Kumar among others.

Rohit Sharma donates 80 lakhs to get India ‘back on its feet’

India cricketer team opener Rohit Sharma on Tuesday donated Rs 80 lakhs in support of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Rohit said he has donated Rs 45 lakhs to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), Rs 25 lakhs to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for Maharashtra, Rs 5 lakhs to Zomato Feeding India and Rs 5 lakhs towards welfare of stray dogs.

The 32-year-old also said that we need our country back on feet and the onus is on us. “Let’s get behind our leaders and support them,” he tweeted while tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have pledged to support the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and Chief Minister’s (Maharashtra) Relief Fund in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic. A source in the industry told IANS that Virat and Anushka have jointly donated Rs 3 crores towards the cause.

Various members of the Indian cricket team, including Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina and others, apart from other sports personalities, have also contributed in fight towards coronavirus pandemic.—agencies