Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 21, 2020)

At a time when the country is battling the Coronavirus pandemic, actor Karan Wahi, 33, is making sure that he does his bit. While he continues to practice self-quarantine, the actor has now decided to lend his support to the needy by collaborating with NGOs from different parts of India.

Wahi will donate the proceeds of his endorsements on his social media accounts, to non-profit organisations. The donations will mostly cover cities like Delhi and Mumbai, helping the NGOs to provide meals and medical aid to the underprivileged.

A while ago, he had posted on his social media: “I am an actor, use my services to do some good”. Ask him about it and he says, “In these times, everyone needs to be responsible. Even the smallest aid matters. Imagine if the entire country contributed a rupee, we would have ₹130 crore.”

And with artistes taking to web platforms to keep people entertained, Wahi believes the digital space is playing a crucial role in the lockdown. “We all say that it is the age of the internet. Brands come to us because we are not just actors, but also influencers. So, I feel that we all can make a difference,” he adds.