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Actor Sonu Sood, who has been helping organize transportation for migrant workers to return to their home states, has said there are areas in the country where people still have no idea of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the actor had arranged for 350 migrant workers to travel to Karnataka from Maharashtra, and hopes to send more people to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the coming days.
He told Mumbai Mirror in an interview: “It was so satisfying to see them happy and emotional that they are going home. We have been trying to come up with a plan to send people to Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, among other places. We are in the final stages of putting things together for Ranchi and Bihar. Paperwork is in process. If all goes well, we will try to send them today or tomorrow. “
The actor said he has been working with friends and NGOs as a team. He continued: “When I read about these doctors, nurses, police, and other front-line workers who selflessly perform their duties, I am inspired. I know, it’s not my job as an actor. But if I do such things, others can also go out and help these people. I maintain social distancing and try to take all precautions, disinfect again and again after a few minutes. When you interact with these people, they feel hopeful. They feel that some people will send them back home. I think this could also give some hope to different governments and to people who are stuck. It may take some time, but it will happen. ”
Sonu had previously offered his hotel in Juhu for the front-line workers’ stay, contributed to various charities, and fed thousands during Ramadan. He said the world will be a different place after the pandemic disappears.
“It is a different world now and it will be a very different world once we get out of it. We have all been badly hit in terms of work, finances, physical and mental health,” he said. “We have to find a way to live in the circumstances. While you can crib and spend time scrolling on social media, another way is to help others. We can inspire some more, and honestly together we can fight this. My day is spent coordinating things like transportation for migrant workers, taking government permits, organizing food, among other things. And I feel very happy and satisfied. If I was shooting, I wouldn’t have had all the time in the world. Now that I have all the time, it’s important to give it to those in need. ”
Also read: Sonu Sood extends aid to migrant workers in the middle of the confinement, says “I can’t see people sleeping on an empty stomach while we bake cakes, desserts at home”.
In a previous interview with the Hindustan Times, he said: “I have come to Mumbai with only Rs 5500 and I have earned enough. My mother would say “life is about giving.” If I can’t give back to society, then this is not a good life that I lead. Thinking about what these people are going through while I am in the comfort of my home gives me sleepless nights. “
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