When the entire country came crumbling down due to a nationwide lockdown, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood turn out to be a Messiah for the stranded migrant workers who were left no money. Sonu arranged several chartered flights, buses and trains to help them travel back home. And if a report in Money Control is to be believed, Sonu has mortgaged eight properties in Juhu, Mumbai to raise funds worth Rs 10 crore to help the needy. Also Read - Trending Entertainment News Today — Jasmin Bhasin reportedly tested for COVID-19 after Aly Goni's exit; Diljit Dosanjh vents out his anger on Kangana Ranaut
The report says that Sonu has mortgaged six flats and two shops in the Shiv Sagar CGHS in Juhu to raise funds, hence, making sure the help reaches more and more people across the country. The lender is Standard Chartered Bank. Also Read - ‘Kisaan hai Hindustaan,’ Sonu Sood tweets in favour of farmers
According to the documents accessed by Zapkey.com, "the agreement was signed on September 15 and was registered on November 24. A registration fee of Rs 5 lakh was paid to raise the Rs 10 crore loan." Also Read - Sidharth Shukla creates a record on Twitter along with Sonu Sood - find out what
“Such a philanthropic gesture is unheard of. While these premium properties will continue to be owned by the actor and his wife and would continue to receive a monthly rental, they may have to pay interest and principal against the Rs 10 crore loan,” Ritesh Mehta, Senior Director & Head – West India, Residential Services, JLL India was quoted as saying by the business news website.
However, an official statement from Sonu Sood about this development is awaited.
Meanwhile, Sonu has been named the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2020. Sonu topped the 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list, published by the UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper.
The actor has been honoured for his philanthropic activities during the Covid-induced lockdown, especially helping migrant workers reach their hometowns.
Talking about the same, Sonu Sood shared, "Thank you, Eastern Eye, for recognising my efforts. As the pandemic broke, I realised it was my duty to help my countrymen, it was an instinct that came from within. Eventually, this was something I came to Mumbai for, it was my responsibility as an Indian which I did and I won't stop till my last breath."
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