{"id":49234,"date":"2025-09-06T23:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T17:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=49234"},"modified":"2025-09-06T23:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T17:38:23","slug":"actor-akshay-kumar-contributes-rs-5-crore-for-punjab-flood-relief-calls-it-service-not-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/latest\/actor-akshay-kumar-contributes-rs-5-crore-for-punjab-flood-relief-calls-it-service-not-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Actor Akshay Kumar contributes Rs 5 crore for Punjab flood relief, calls it \u2018service\u2019 not donation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is widely admired for his on-screen performances and off-screen generosity, has extended support to flood-hit Punjab by contributing Rs 5 crore for relief efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab is currently reeling under one of the worst floods in its history. In an interview with an English media outlet, Akshay said he does not consider his contribution a donation but a service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI stand by my opinion. Yes, I am giving Rs 5 crore to buy relief material for Punjab flood victims, but who am I to donate to anyone? When I get a helping hand, I feel blessed. For me this is my service, my small contribution,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The actor also prayed for Punjab to overcome the crisis soon and hoped that affected families could return to normal life.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have once again appealed to their fans to donate for flood victims. Cricketer Harpreet Singh Brar released a video urging people to come forward and support those affected.<\/p>\n<p>Akshay Kumar\u2019s gesture has been widely appreciated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is widely admired for his on-screen performances and off-screen generosity, has extended support to flood-hit Punjab by contributing Rs 5 crore for relief efforts. Punjab is currently reeling under one of the worst floods in its history. 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