COVID-19: Kapil Sharma donates Rs 50 lakh

March 26, 2020 19:07

Comedian Kapil Sharma has donated Rs 50 lakh to Prime Minister's Relief Fund to fight the novel coronavirus.

Kapil took to Instagram and wrote, "It's time to stand together with the ones who need us. Contributing Rs 50 lakh to the PM relief fund towards the #fightagainstcorona. Request everyone to #stayhome #staysafe #jaihind #PMrelieffund @narendramodi.(sic)"

The comedian has been trying to do his bit by raising awareness around Covid-19 on social media. Kapil also shared a post asking his fans to contribute money to sponsor food supplies for daily wage earners.

649 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in India as of today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 21-day complete lockdown on March 24 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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