Covid-19: Celebs turn fans this National Doctor’s Day, send 20,000 plus PPE kits to frontline health workers
Hindustan TimesAmid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, when several frontline health workers have been tirelessly working towards keeping the world safe, Bollywood celebrities, expressed their gratitude through a social initiative. Inspired by producer Manish Mundra, the PPE drive was spearheaded by celebrity photographer and producer Atul Kasbekar, in partnership with Tring India to protect the frontline workers who are fighting the war against Covid-19. After sending 20,000+ kits to over 50 hospitals across the country, Bollywood celebrities Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Dia Mirza, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, amongst others, concluded their initiative on National Doctor’s Day. In a video, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Ali Fazal, Dia Mirza, cricketer Harbhajan Singh, commentator Harsha Bhogle representing their colleagues, sent a powerful thank you message to the doctors who are on the frontline ensuring the rest of the country is safe in the confines of their homes.