Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to former cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir’s foundation. Taking it to his official Twitter handle, Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Every help in this gloom comes as a ray of hope. Thanks a lot @akshaykumar for committing Rs 1 crore to #GGF for food, meds and oxygen for the needy! God bless #InThisTogether @ggf_india.” In response, the actor replied, “These are really tough times, @GautamGambhir. Glad I could help. Wish we all get out of this crisis soon. Stay Safe.” Fans hailed the actor’s contribution and flooded the comment section with praise-worthy messages.
Akshay tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month. He shared a note on Instagram that read, “I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I tested positive for Covid-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action very soon.” The actor also informed fans that he was hospitalised “as a precautionary measure under medical advice.”On the work front, Akshay has several interesting projects in his kitty like Sooryavanshi, Bachchan Pandey, Ram Setu and Prithviraj.