Home / Entertainment / Television News / Article /
Wheel of Forturne: Akshay Kumar donated Rs 1 crore each to Bihar and Assam during lockdown, reveals Sonal Kalra
Updated On: 12 March, 2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Journalist Sonal Kalra shared that Akshay Kumar quietly donated Rs 1 crore each to Bihar and Assam during the COVID-19 lockdown floods. The actor said he dislikes the word “charity,” believing helping others is a privilege and an opportunity to serve

Akshay Kumar
A moving moment unfolded when senior journalist Sonal Kalra shared a personal story about Akshay Kumar on TV show Wheel of Fortune, that offered a glimpse into the actor’s untold side.
Kalra, who revealed she has known the actor for nearly two decades, told the audience that she had witnessed a very different side of Kumar during the difficult days of the COVID-19 lockdown.
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

