Shreya Mukherjee (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 10, 2020)

The Coronavirus crisis has united people in many ways. Actor Rakul Preet Singh is doing her bit by providing food to over 200 people in a slum in Gurugram.

“Every day, in the morning and evening, my father takes the food prepared in our society along with some staff to the slum and distributes it with the help of an NGO,” says the actor, who has also donated to the Telugu film industry fund besides extending financial help to a friend’s NGO.

Singh is also paying salaries to those employed in the gyms she owns and is supporting her house helps, too.

“I feel, whether the sum is large or small, it doesn’t matter. Any help will make a difference. I’ve always believed in giving back to the society. I’ve been brought up like that. I stared working at the age of 18 and my father made me donate my first salary to a Gurudwara,” recounts Singh, adding, “I’ve gratitude for the comforts I have and when I have the capacity to do something for others, I’ll do it.”

The 29-year-old  has been frequently sharing the photos and videos of her routine activities. “The world is going through a lot, and there are many battling depression. Everyone is facing their own challenges. My being happy or sad won’t help anyone, but if I can send positive energy through my social media posts, why not?” she says.

Singh has also started learning French and is doing an Art of Living course in her free time.