Bollywood Celebs raise funds of Rs 52cr with I for India concert for COVID-19 relief

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit Nene among others turned signers for a digital concert to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Facebook collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian entertainment industry and Hollywood names like Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Sophie Turner to put together a home-to-home fundraiser concert, 'I For India' on Sunday.

The line-up was introduced by filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, with Akshay Kumar kick-starting the concert with a poem penned by lyricist Manoj Muntashir, titled "Tumse Ho Nahi



Payega."

he I For India concert, which was organised to raise money to help fight the novel coronavirus, has collected Rs 52 crore till date. The virtual concert, which was an initiative of director-producers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, saw participation of many Bollywood and international celebrities.

Now, celebs are taking to social media to thank fans for their generous contribution. Thanking fans, Karan wrote, "From our hearts to yours. Thank you for watching. Thank you for responding. Thank you for donating. #IForIndia started out as a concert. But it can be a movement. Let’s continue to build a safe, healthy & strong India. I For India.