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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli donate Rs 2 cr, start fundraiser for Covid-19 relief
By: TP News
Date: 5/7/2021 1:45:10 PM
New Delhi :Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have joined the fight against the spread of Covid-19 as the power couple has started a fundraiser to help people in this time of crisis. The development came two days after IPL 2021, in which Virat was leading RCB, was suspended. The couple aims to raise Rs. 7 crore for Covid relief and have donated Rs. 2 crore in the fundraiser #InThisTogether, they said in a statement.
Anushka Sharma shared a video on Twitter wherein she and Virat pledged their support towards the Covid-19 relief work. She wrote, “As our country battles the second wave of Covid-19, and our healthcare systems are facing extreme challenges, it breaks my heart to see our people suffering. So, Virat and I have initiated a campaign #InThisTogether, with Ketto, to raise funds for Covid-19 relief.”
Anushka and Virat said in the video, “Things have been very tough for India as we fight the pandemic and it really pains us to see our country suffer like this. We are grateful to all the people who are fighting for us day and night. Their dedication is appreciated. But now they need our support and we need to stand with them.”