Actor Akshay Kumar recently paid a visit to Haji Ali Dargah, he donated a substantial amount of Rs 1.21 crore for its refurbishment.
Actor Akshay Kumar has generously donated an amount of Rs 1.21 crore towards the refurbishment of the Haji Ali Dargah, according to an official statement from the shrine’s trust on Thursday. The social media platform X was abuzz when Suhail Khandwani, the managing trustee of Haji Ali Dargah, declared Akshay’s generous monetary contribution to the project.
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Akshay Kumar Visits Haji Ali Dargah In Mumbai
Khandwani posted a clip capturing Kumar’s visit to the sacred Haji Ali Dargah, where you can see him offering prayers and laying out a traditional chaddar. “Bollywood Super Star Padmashri @akshaykumar generously took the responsibility for a section of the renovation expenses, amounting to Rs 1,21,00,000/- for the renovation work underway of Haji Ali Dargah,” Khandwani wrote, “It was my honor as Managing Trustee with my entire team to welcomed the philanthropist. Duaa for his late parents and the entire nation was made.”
Mohammad Ahmed Taher, Administrative officer of Haji Ali Trust issued a statement that read, “With the Haji Ali Dargah’s renovation underway, Padmashri Akshay Kumar, a true Mumbaikar, was the quickest to respond with great warmth and devotion. On Thursday, he generously took responsibility for a section of the renovation expenses, amounting to Rs1,21,00,000. He was warmly received by Mr. Suhail Khandwani, Managing Trustee of Haji Ali Dargah Trust and Mahim Dargah Trust along with his team. We offer our prayers for the departed souls of his parents, Late Aruna Bhatia and Late Hari Om Bhatia, and express our deepest gratitude to him. Prayer for our country’s prosperity and may peace and harmony prevail.”
Take a look at the post:
Akshay Kumar sir at Haji Ali Dargah this morning. pic.twitter.com/O1q8IVT54w
— Akshay Kumar 24×7 (@Akkistaan) August 8, 2024
The residence of the final resting place for Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari is encased inside an Indo-Islamic design masterpiece, a structure that indeed marks a famous spot in the city.
What Netizens Have To Say On Akshay’s Visit
An X/Twitter user commented, “A True SANATANI always believes in VASUDAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. @akshaykumar sir have donated to “JAIN TEMPLE” & recently. Donated for “RAM MANDIR” as well. Now he donated for the renovation of HAJI ALI DARGAH in Mumbai.. Praying by folding hands shows he didn’t forget his roots.” Another user commented, “Today morning @akshaykumar visited #HajiAliDargah in Mumbai with director #MudassarAziz and donated ₹1.21cr for its renovation. He previously contributed ₹3cr for #RamMandir Construction in #Ayodhya.”
Take a look at the post:
A True SANATANI always believes in VASUDAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. @akshaykumar sir have donated to “JAIN TEMPLE” & recently.
Donated for “RAM MANDIR” as well.
Now he donated for the renovation of HAJI ALI DARGAH in Mumbai..
Praying by folding hands shows he didn’t forget his roots❤️🕉️ pic.twitter.com/GBWbLQCqi6— Khiladi Manish…🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManishKhati11) August 8, 2024
Today morning @akshaykumar visited #HajiAliDargah in Mumbai with director #MudassarAziz and donated ₹1.21cr for its renovation. He previously contributed ₹3cr for #RamMandir Construction in #Ayodhya.
pic.twitter.com/Nec77bdMcd— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) August 8, 2024
Akshay Kumar’s Work Front
Kumar hasn’t enjoyed much commercial success with his recent films, including Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchan Pandey. Nonetheless, he’s gearing up for the launch of his next venture, “Khel Khel Mein” with hope and anticipation.
The film showcasing stars such as Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan, and directed by the talented Mudassar Aziz, is all set to hit the theaters on 15th of August.
Watch this space to get the latest update!
