Akshay Kumar donates ₹1.21cr to Haji Ali Dargah
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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, known as much for his philanthropy as for his movies, has donated ₹1.21 crore for the renovation of the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The actor visited the shrine on Thursday, accompanied by director Mudassar Aziz, who has helmed his upcoming movie Khel Khel Mein.
The Haji Ali Dargah Trust's official Instagram handle posted a video of Kumar's visit and thanked him for his generosity.
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Kumar has taken responsibility for a section of renovation expenses
The trust's Administrative Officer, Mohammad Ahmed Taher, said on Instagram, "On Thursday, he generously took responsibility for a section of the renovation expenses, amounting to ₹1.21 crore."
"Duas were made for the departed souls of his parents, Late Aruna Bhatia and Late Hari Om Bhatia, The management expressed their deepest gratitude for his generosity. Duas were also made for our country's prosperity, peace, harmony, and brotherhood."
History
Earlier, Kumar had donated ₹3 crore to Ayodhya Ram Temple
To recall, in January, Kumar donated ₹3 crore to the construction of the famed Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
The donation was made after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced a donation drive to raise funds for the temple's construction.
However, he was not able to attend the temple's consecration ceremony since he was shooting in Jordan for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
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Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' to release on Independence Day
On the work front, Kumar is awaiting the release of his third film this year, Khel Khel Mein.
The film is set for an Independence Day release and features a star-studded cast including Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, and Fardeen Khan.
It will clash with Vedaa and Stree 2 and is a remake of the popular movie Perfect Strangers.