Actor Akshay Kumar, wife Twinkle Khanna face criticism on social media

Mumbai, May 9: Action Khiladi Akshay Kumar and MrsFunnybones author Twinkle Khanna faced criticism on social media for not doing enough for those suffering from the Covid-19 and asking others to help when they themselves are capable of doing a lot more. A retired IAS officer, Surya Pratap Singh, responded to Twinkle’s tweet where she asked people to donate. He wrote, “Akshay Kumar is among the biggest artistes of the country. This is not the time to ask for help, but the time to help.” Twinkle responded, “It’s not about me or you, but what we can do collectively.” The actor has donated Rs 1 crore to the Gautam Gambhir Foundation. Gambhir had shared the news on social media and wrote, “Every help in this gloom comes as a ray of hope. Thanks a lot Akshay Kumar.” In response, the superstar posted, “These are really tough times. I’m glad I could help. Wish we all get out of this crisis soon. Stay safe.” Infact few days before duo had announced donation of 100 oxygen concentrators through Instagram account. Twinkle tweeted, "Wonderful news -- Dr Drashnika Patel & Dr Govind Bankani of London Elite Health through Daivik Foundation are donating 120 oxygen concentrators and as @akshaykumar and I have managed to get our hands on 100 as well, we have a total of 220.Thank you for the leads. Let's all do our bit." Twinkle wrote: "I think for the last few weeks with members of my own family ill I have been in a bit of a hole. But I couldn't stay there for long. I implore all of you in your own way to do whatever you can so we can look back at this bleak moment and at least say it took the worst but it brought out the best in all of us. #ILookForSilverLinings."