Ardhendu donates to CM Relief Fund

Actor Ardhendu Sundar Sahu recently donated Rs 3 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help the state government fight against the novel coronavirus’ spread. The actor, who is known for his donations on various occasions, was in the news this February for his grand wedding to Pallabi Maharathy, daughter of Pipili MLA Pradeep Maharathy.

The couple met state chief secretary Asit Tripathy and handed over a cheque of Rs 3 lakh towards the CM Relief Fund. “As the disease is spreading and more people are getting affected, it’s our duty to follow the precautionary measures suggested by the governments. As actors, we have got so much love from people and it’s time for us to pay it back. So, my wife and I decided to donate to this noble cause,” said the Tapori actor, who is currently staying at his native place in Ganjam.
He also recently donated Rs 50,000 to the family members of a person who died of coronavirus in his district recently. “The third Covid death in the state was in a village few kilometers from my home. I donated a sum to his family at this difficult time,” he added.