Akshay Kumar says his Rs 25 Crore COVID 19 relief donation is from his mother to Bharat Maa

MUMBAI: The deadly Coronavirus has left everyone worried. To break the infectious chain, citizens have been advised to remain indoors. Due to the entire scenario, many are suffering.  

The lockdown has impacted the lives of many daily wagers and others. For the same, the Prime Minister Care fund was set up and Akshay Kumar contributed a generous amount of Rs 25 Crore a day back and left everyone stunned. Since then, fans of Akshay have been raving about the actor’s COVID 19 relief donation. Even wife Twinkle Khanna couldn’t help but express pride in her husband’s action.  

In a recent interview, however, Akshay clarified that this donation wasn’t from him. The Bollywood actor who has always come forward in times of need for the country, spoke about his Rs 25 Crore donation to PM Care and mentioned that it wasn’t his contribution, but his mother’s to his ‘Bharat Maa’. Akshay added that he is unable to express his reason behind such gestures or contributing to any cause. The Laxmmi Bomb actor also mentioned that he isn’t anyone to donate or give money.  

Concerned about the lives of senior citizens, Akshay even cited the case where elderly people were more at risk as Coronavirus could pose a threat to them. Talking about his mom and the contribution, Akshay said, “It’s important that I refer to my mother here because poori duniya mein ek fear hai that senior citizens will be ignored and left to themselves during this coronavirus crisis. Hum yeh soch bhi kaise sakte hain. Meri maa ki jaan important hai, aapke maa baap ki jaan important hai. No matter who we are, trying to save every single life is critical right now. Maine sirf iski taraf apna ek chhotta sa farz ada kiya hai.”  

Take a look at Twinkle's tweet for Akshay:

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 funds, he just said, ‘ I had nothing when I started and now that I am in this position, how can I hold back from doing whatever I can for those who have nothing.’ https://t.co/R9hEin8KF1

— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) March 28, 2020

When asked about his Rs 25 Crore donation, Akshay said, “Pehli baat toh yeh ki main kaun hota hoon ‘charity’ ya ‘donate’ karne waala? Doosri baat ki hum apni country ko Bharat Maa kehte hain. Mera yeh contribution actually mera nahi hai. Yeh meri maa ki taraf se Bharat Maa ko hai.” 

Credits: Hindustan Times