Bollywood Star Akshay Kumar Pledges ₹1 Crore to Tribal Girls' Hostel in Rajasthan Village

During a shoot for "Mera Gaon Mera Desh," in 1970, Dharmendra laid the foundation of support in Chirwa village by building two rooms for a school and now, following his footsteps, Akshay Kumar pledges a generous sum towards a Tribal Girls' Hostel.

Akshay Kumar's arrival was met with excitement and gratitude, as he spent time engaging with the children, participating in activities, and even joining in the morning prayers.

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28 Feb 2024, 11:55 am

Udaipur- In a heart warming gesture, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has pledged a generous donation of 1 crore rupees to a hostel in Khokhadara village, managed by Rajasthan Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad in Kherwada block of Udaipur district, Rajasthan.

This noble act of philanthropy aims to support the welfare and education of tribal children in the region.

The Parishad already operates a hostel on its campus, aptly named 'Hariom Hostel' after Akshay's father. This facility serves as a home to tribal children, providing them with a nurturing environment to pursue their education and dreams.

The decision to contribute to this cause was announced during his visit to Udaipur for a film shoot, where he took the time to visit the hostel on Wednesday and interact with the children.

The hostel, which is dedicated to Akshay Kumar's father, holds significant importance in the local community.

It is worth noting that this philanthropic gesture follows in the footsteps of another Bollywood legend, Dharmendra, who previously built two rooms for a school in Chirwa village during the shooting of the film "Mera Gaon Mera Desh in 1970.

The surprise visit by Akshay Kumar brought immense joy to the children and staff at the hostel. Laluram, the state convenor of the Janjati Suraksha Manch of the Rajasthan Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad shared the details of the actor's spontaneous visit. Akshay Kumar's arrival was met with excitement and gratitude, as he spent time engaging with the children, participating in activities, and even joining in the morning prayers.

During his brief stay, Akshay Kumar expressed his commitment to supporting education in the region by promising a substantial donation of one crore rupees to the Hariom Ashram, earmarked for the construction of the girls' hostel.

Former MLA Nanalal Ahari confirmed the actor's pledge and highlighted his proactive approach in initiating the process of identifying suitable land for the hostel's construction.

This act of philanthropy is not an isolated incident for Akshay Kumar, as Laluram noted that the actor had previously contributed to the construction of the hostel and other initiatives by the Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad.