Bollywood: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s COVID-19 fundraiser brings in over Rs110m
Bollywood actress and cricketer started the campaign on May 7
Actress Anushka Sharma on Friday shared that the COVID-19 fundraiser she started with her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli, has surpassed its target, raising Rs113,911,820 (Dh5.7 million).
Kohli and Sharma started the fundraiser campaign on May 7. The couple collaborated with crowd-funding platform Ketto for the campaign #InThisTogether and donated Rs20 million towards the initiative. They had aimed to raise Rs70 million for COVID-19 relief in India
On Friday, Sharma shared a note on Instagram that reads: “Thanks to all we have surpassed our target! Funds raised for Covid Relief. Rs 11,39,11,820. #inthistogether.”
“Truly amazed and humbled by the spirit of solidarity that you all have shown. We are proud to announce that we have raised more than our initial target and it will go a long way to save lives,” she added.
“Thank you for your overwhelming support in helping the people of India. This wouldn’t be possible without you. Jai Hind. #InThisTogether #ActNow #OxygenForEveryone #TogetherWeCan #SocialForGood,” Sharma further stated.