Indian-born Canadian actor, producer, martial artist and television personality Akshay Kumar (real name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia) lends a helping hand towards the distressing Covid-19 situation in India.

The renowned actor was very agitated and wanted to somehow be of any aid to the massive pandemic India is going through.

He decided to donate a large amount summing up to 1 crore to the Gautam Gambhir foundation which helps the afflicted corona victims with food, medicine and oxygen supply.

India is observing an abnormal rise in Covid-19 cases which is leading to a shortage in oxygen supply and no availability of hospital beds.

Gautam Gambhir foundation was so moved by Akshay’s attempt at help that they dedicated a tweet as a token of appreciation for the generous Indian star.

https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1385930232784244737

Former cricketer Gambhir wrote: "Every help in this gloom comes as a ray of hope. Thanks a lot Akshay Kumar for committing Rs 1 crore to #GGF for food, meds and oxygen for the needy! God bless. #InThisTogether,"

Akshay responded to Gambhir’s tweet saying he was glad to help:

"These are really tough times, Gautam Gambhir. Glad I could help. Wish we all get out of this crisis soon. Stay Safe," Akshay acknowledged.

https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1385957279934009347

Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia more commonly known as Akshay Kumar is a 53-year-old India-born Canadian actor, producer, martial artist and television personality who works in the Indian showbiz industry.

Akshay is included in the list of most celebrated actors of Bollywood and has taken part in blockbuster Bollywood films.