In this scenario, where lock-down is applicable in the nation and everyone is following the protocol, many daily- wages workers have been hit by this deadly pandemic. Recently, several businessman and Bollywood stars, and other celebrities have come forward to help in this tough time.
Considering the crucial time and the need for the difficult hour, Shah Rukh Khan too took to his Twitter handle and shared an official statement on making his contribution to the Coronavirus people. His statement mention that SRK’s group of companies Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX announced several initiatives to support the efforts of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the government in its COVID-19 fight. This gesture also got his fans trending #SRKDonatesForCOVID on Twitter.
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Shah Rukh said he along with his wife Gauri Khan and business partners — Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta — will be contributing to the PM-CARES Fund through IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The actor lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers of the states, particularly naming Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal, in the fight against the COVID-19.
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SRK announced on Twitter,
In these times it’s imp to make everyone around u working tirelessly for u.. not related to u.. perhaps even unknown to u… to feel they are not alone and by themselves. Let’s just make sure we all do our little bit to look after each other. India and all Indians are One Family. https://t.co/LWz4wQGaPe
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 2, 2020
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Read the detailed announcement made by King Khan below,
Quoting the same tweet, an overwhelmed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted saying,
Thank you Shah Rukh ji for you kind words. Your generous contribution will touch many lives in this difficult hour. @iamsrk https://t.co/boaozsUXw8
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 3, 2020
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Since SRK hails from Delhi, his reply reflected the same as he chose to reply in full Delhi style which obviously won our hearts too. SRK tweeted,
“Sir, you’re a Delhiite, don’t thank me, just give commands. We will fight for all the brothers and sisters in Delhi. By god’s grace, we hope to win this battle and get over this crisis.”
सर आप तो दिल्लीवाले हो, thank you मत करो, हुक्म करो। अपने दिल्लीवाले भाइयों और बहनों के लिए हम लगे रहेंगे। ईश्वर ने चाहा तो जल्द ही इस crisis से हम जीत कर निकलेंगे। More strength, resilience and power to your teams on ground sir. https://t.co/PoL7mLtlKa
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 3, 2020
This heart winning gesture has actually made those quiet, who were trolling and questioning SRK for his bit during the epidemic COVID-19.
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