Amid the covid 19 crisis, India’s legendary singer and BharatRatna receiver Lata Mangeshkar has contributed Rs 7 lakhs to Maharashtra chiefminister’s relief fund for the covid related works. A spokesperson close to thesinger has confirmed the on Saturday.
In return the Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray hasexpressed his gratitude to the legendary Bollywood singer for her support inthis difficult time pandemic where even a little help can do wonders. CM hasalso requested the citizens to contribute whatever they possibly can tofight this war against the novel coronavirus and also for the ongoing freevaccination drive for the 18-44 age group. To be noted that the vaccination drivehas started on May 1 for the age group of 18 to 44 years. Meanwhile, may 1 isalso celebrated as international labor day and also Maharashtra day in thestate.
Many Bollywood celebrities have been trying to do their best toraise funds and amplify covid resources. Actors like Akshay Kumar, ShahidKapoor and wife Mira Rajput, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, and many others are usingtheir social media accounts to spread awareness to fight the war against covidtogether. Earlier this week, the Deputy Chief Minister said, despite facing afinancial crunch the MVA government has decided to give the free vaccine jabsto all youth- around 5.70 crore-in the 18-45 age group”.
Meanwhile, the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has launched aMarathi music album on the occasion of Gudi padwa. The album is a collection of 10devotional songs in Marathi sung and composed by her brother Pandit HridaynathMangeshkar.