Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar donates Rs 1.21 crore for Haji Ali Dargah renovation project

Mumbai, August 8

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1.21 crore towards the Haji Ali Dargah renovation project, an official of the shrine’s trust said on Thursday.

Suhail Khandwani, the managing trustee of Haji Ali Dargah, shared the news of the actor’s donation for the project in a post on X.

Bollywood Super Star Padmashri @akshaykumar generously took the responsibility for a section of the renovation expenses, amounting to ₹1,21,00,000/- for the renovation work underway of Haji Ali Dargah. It was my honor as Managing Trustee with my entire team to welcomed the… pic.twitter.com/CDWKyKUrt1

— Suhail Khandwani (@syk_8282) August 8, 2024

Khandwani also posted a video from Kumar’s visit to the iconic shrine, where he prayed and also offered a 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.

“It was my honour as Managing Trustee with my entire team to welcomed the philanthropist. Duaa for his late parents and the entire nation were made,” Khandwani posted.

The official handle of the Haji Ali Dargah Trust also shared Khandwani’s post on X.

One of the most recognisable landmarks of the city, the Indo-Islamic architectural structure contains the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.