Hrithik Roshan donates Rs 25 lakh to Cine and TV Artistes’ Association to aid 4000 daily-wage artists

During these dire times, the Bollywood fraternity has stepped up to help the ones who are not so lucky during these hard times. Hrithik Roshan is doing his bit to help the daily wage workers who are among the worst-hit by the coronavirus crisis. The actor has now contributed Rs 25 lakh to the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) to help the 4,000 daily-wage artists who come under its purview.

Sources say, Amit Behl, senior joint secretary, and chairperson, outreach committee, CINTAA, said, “A few days ago, KWAN, the talent management company that handles Hrithik, asked for our account details and promptly transferred Rs 25 lakh to our sister concern, Cine Artiste Welfare Trust [CAWT]. We will start distributing the money among the daily wagers, with those living hand-to-mouth being our top priority.”

And that’s not it. Hrithik has also procured N95 and FFP3 masks for the BMC workers in Mumbai and helping facilitate 1.2 lakh nutritious meals for those who have been severely impacted due to the government imposed lockdown amid Covid-19 outbreak in the country. He also empowered the NGO Akshaya Patra which is working on the ground to ensure old age homes, daily wage labourers, and low-income groups across India get nutritious cooked meals in these tough times. Akshaya Patra took to Tweeted about Hritik’s immediate help and wrote, “We are happy to share, our Foundation is now empowered by Superstar @iHrithik. Together, we will facilitate 1.2 lakh nutritious cooked meals to old age homes, daily wage laborers & low-income groups across India, until normalcy in the work routine. We salute the immediate help from Superstar Hrithik Roshan in providing relief and supporting the health & well-being of ALL INDIANS in need of care. We deeply thank you for your gesture. @iHrithik”. In return, Hrithik took to his Twitter handle and replied: “I wish you the power to ensure that NO ONE in our country sleeps hungry. You all are the real superheroes on the ground. #IndiaFightsCorona #COVIDRelief”

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