Several prominent Indian actors and celebrities have actively participated in the construction of the historic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, showcasing their commitment to the monumental project. From Bollywood icons like Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, and Hema Malini to cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir and South Indian star Pawan Kalyan, here's a glimpse into their generous donations.
One of the distributors of the Telugu movie HanuMan Mythri Movie Makers said that it would donate over Rs 2.6 crore to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. Making? the announcement on Twitter, the makers of Teja Sajja-starrer film wrote on X, "You can also be a part of this wonderful initiative by watching #HanuMan & immersing yourself in the divine experience. Rs 5 from your ticket spent will go to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Mythri Distribution team is honoured to have been a part of this historic moment. Nizam Release by Mythri!" the distribution company said."
On January 17, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed that he had donated an undisclosed amount for Ram Mandir construction. He wrote, "It is a matter of great joy that the construction of our grand temple of Shri Ram has started in Ayodhya...Now it is our turn to contribute. I have started, hope you will also join us. Jai Siyaram".
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher donated bricks for the construction of Ram Mandir.?"Friends! I am showing you a glimpse of the historical #RamMandir being made in Ayodhya. Felt very pleasant to see this huge temple being built. Every devotee is engaged in his devotion and devotion in the construction of Ram Lalla's temple. #JayshShriRam echoes all over Ayodhya atmosphere! I'm lucky to have a brick in this temple as a gift upon my request! I am grateful!"
The Dream Girl of Bollywood has not only donated a generous undisclosed amount but she has also actively campaigned for the construction of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.
Bollywood actor Manoj Joshi best known for his comic roles in movies like?Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke and Bhool Bhulaiyaa among others has also contributed for the construction of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.
TV actor Gurmeet Chaudhary has a sum of money for his earnings and has also been actively urging fans to come forward and donate whatever little amount they can. "As you know, the work of collecting funds for the construction of Ram temple is going on with great enthusiasm in the entire country. For this auspicious work, we also want to offer some of our support at the feet of Lord Ram," he had earlier written on Twitter.?
Known for appearing in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi (Bhuj: The Pride of India and Hungama 2)and Malayalam films, actress Pranitha Subhash donated Rs 1 lakhs to nation-wide campaign undertaken by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. Taking to X, she wrote, "I'm making a humble initial pledge of Rs 1 lakh for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir nidhi samarpana abhiyaana. Requesting all of you to come join hands and be a part of this historic movement."
Cricketer-turned-BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has donated Rs 1 crores for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.?"A glorious Ram temple has been the dream of all Indians. Finally, this long-standing issue has been put to rest. This will pave the way for unity and tranquillity. A small contribution from me and my family has been made in this endeavor," he said in a statement.
The Shaktimaan fame actor Mukesh Khanna donated Rs 1.11 lakhs for Ram Temple construction. Revealing the same, a tweet on his Twitter handle read, "Today, Shri Mukesh Khanna ji, the grandfather of the elderly and the strong man of the children, handed over his check of Rs 111111 to the MLA of his area, Atul Bhatkhalkar ji, in the Ram Mandir construction fund collection campaign. Vijay Jha ji and Sainath Kulkarni ji were present along with him."
Indian film producer Manish Mundra who has bankrolled many Bollywood movies like?Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan and Kadvi Hawa among others donated Rs 1 crores for the construction of Ram Temple. Known for his philanthropic efforts, he had earlier donated Rs 3 crores for?ventilators during the pandemic and had also donated Rs 10 lakh for the rehabilitation of the victims of the anti-Hindu riots after the anti-CAA protests.?
As per reports, the South Indian film star who is one of the celebrities invited for the Ram Mandir inauguration had contributed?over Rs 30 lakh?towards the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
While these actors have mentioned their contribution towards Ram Mandir's construction, we are sure many others have silently donated money. Some other names doing the rounds include Shah Rukh Khan, KGF star Yash, Nitish Bharadwaj,?Gajendra Chauhan,?Arun Govil and Sonu Nigam among others.
Meanwhile, here is a list of actors and celebrities who have been invited to the grand inauguration of Ram Mandir.?
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