This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it ta… https://t.co/A04E3FFPRp — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 1585396116000

The man makes me proud. When I asked him if he was sure as it was such a massive amount and we needed to liquidate… https://t.co/5u2aD72fd9 — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) 1585399438000

The PM-CARES Fund accepts micro-donations too. It will strengthen disaster management capacities and encourage rese… https://t.co/Ya53LAcuDl — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1585394676000

SRK, Saifeena, Lata Play Good Samaritans, Donate For Covid-19 Relief







Autoplay Autoplay 1 of 37 Fighting For A Noble Cause 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. Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor 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) Sandra Bullock 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) Shah Ruhk Khan 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. Deepika Padukone - Ranveer Singh 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.



NEW DELHI: In what can be called one of the biggest gestures by a B-town celebrity, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar , on Saturday, pledged to donate Rs 25 crore in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The development comes in the wake of netizens accusing Bollywood stars of not contributing to help those struggling with Covid-19 crisis.Sharing the news on Twitter, the actor said that he will contribute the donation amount to PM Narendra Modi 's relief fund from his savings. "This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people," his post read.Author and columnist Twinkle Khanna lauded her husband's gesture, and said that she was very proud of him. She also wrote that he didn't think twice about making this donation.On Saturday, PM Modi had announced PM-CARES Fund . He urged 'people from all walks of life' to express their desire to donate to India’s war against COVID-19.Respecting that spirit, the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund was constituted, which is expected to go a long way in creating a healthier India.Sharing a link about the fund, he said the PM-CARES Fund accepts micro-donations as well. PM Modi assured that this fund will cater to similar distressing situations, if they occur in the times ahead. "It will strengthen disaster management capacities and encourage research on protecting citizens," his tweet read.The 52-year-old 'Kesari' star has been repeatedly urging citizens to co-operate with the government during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.