After contributing a total of Rs. 55 Lakhs to PM-Cares Fund and
Maharashtra Cheif Minister relief fund
Varun Dhawan has now pledged to provide free
meals
to the frontline
workers
, doctors and medical staff. Along with the healthcare workers, the actor has also committed to providing food to the poor people for a week who are without home or jobs.
Varun took to
Instagram to share a note which read, "With each passing day of being lockdown at home, my heart goes out to all those who have no home in this time of crisis. And so this week I have committed to provide meals for the poor who are without homes or jobs."
Furthermore, he mentioned, "I also have deep admiration for all those who are risking their lives by working on the frontlines. I've committed to provide meals to doctors and medical staff at hospitals. All meals are provided through the
Taj Public Service Welfare Trust
. It's a small step. But during a crisis like this, we have to make every step count. I will continue to do what best I can."
Meanwhile, Varun donated Rs.25 Lakhs to the Maharashtra CM’s relief fund and Rs.30Lakhs to PM
Narendra Modi's CARES Fund to fight against the crisis. He also often takes to his social media handles to urge his fans to follow the guidelines that have been instructed by the government officials and WHO.
On the professional front, Varun will be next seen in
David Dhawan's 'Coolie No. 1' remake co-starring Sara Ali Khan.
Paresh Rawal and Jaaved Jaaferi will also feature in the film.