NewDelhi: Sonu Sood is one such actor who needs no introduction. Apart from essaying the role of hero in the movies, he became a real hero for all the migrants who were stuck in other cities due to COVID-19 nation-wide lockdown. However, his generous help doesn’t end here, even during the second wave of deadly virus he made sure no one is gasping for breath by offering oxygen cylinders to the needy.
Popularly known as ‘messiah’ Sonu Sood become the paragon of hope for many amid the crisis. So on his 48th birthday, we bring you the noble work done by him in the service of people.
The work that stood out for Sonu Sood and brought him into the limelight was the Ghar Bhejo campaign initiated by him to send migrants home and bring stranded Indian students back home. He helped lakhs of people to reach their homes safely at a time which appeared no less than a catastrophe. Bouquet and brickbats came rushing to his way but the star remained unfazed.
During the Mumbai lockdown, Sonu and his childhood friend Neeti Goel distributed food to the homeless who had found shelter under the Eastern Express Highway and across the financial capital. In April and May, as the lockdown kept extending Sood reportedly arranged help for 7.5 lakh people.
Many wouldn’t know that Sood also approached several owners to ferry the migrants with the help of their vehicles. It was only after many refusals that the actor was able to arrange buses for the returnees. Sood also launched Pravasi Rojgar, an app to help skilled and unskilled workers find jobs.
Sood’s kindness and compassion didn’t stop here, he even took care of the often unforgotten front-line workers who were risking their lives to battle for others and arranged masks and face shields for them. Not only this, Sood also arranged critical medical supplies like oxygen and beds resurrecting many from the mouth of death.
The number of deaths and calls for help during the second wave of COVID-19 was such that it took an emotional toll on Sood still he remained determined. Sometimes he would get up at 3 am and respond to requests on Twitter. He did it with so much dedication and sincerity, his wife Sonali said.
There are countless instances when Sonu Sood selflessly helped people. He has set an NGO by his name Sood Charity Foundation which aims to encourage people to join hands towards serving humanity. We wish Sonu Sood good luck and health for years to come.
Bureau Report
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