Fortunate to be in a position where I can help
Sonakshi Sinha believes that this is the time, more than ever, to extend a helping hand to those in need. So, the actor has decided to auction the artworks she has created, the proceeds of which will be used to buy essentials for the underprivileged.
“Daily wage earners have been hit the worst by this pandemic. I had a lot of artwork and thought of putting them up for auction through a digital fundraising platform. With the money we raise, we’re going to distribute rations to the people who need it,” Sinha, 32, shares, adding, “I thought that if I’m creating art, why don’t I put it to some good use? At this time when everything else is unavailable, art — in any form — and artistes are something we’re all turning to.”
The Dabangg 3 (2019) actor says that making art has been therapeutic for her. Stressing on the need to stay productive during the lockdown, she says, “I’ve been doing a lot of art. I rediscovered it a few years back. It used to be something that I would do and then go back to something else. Art is helping me stay calm and it’s very meditative for me.”
She agrees that the Covid-19 pandemic has made many aware of their privileges. “Everyone should help in whatever capacity they can. I feel very fortunate to be in a position where I can help others. No matter what strata of society you come from, you’ll always be in a better position than someone else. Even if you can help one person, you should go ahead and do it,” the actor says.
Sinha, who recently donated PPE kits to healthcare staff at a Pune hospital, says that though celebrities have the power to inspire the larger public, they shouldn’t be the only ones to bear the onus of engaging in social work. “We’re lucky to be public figures as we can convey our messages to so many people. I’m doing my bit and I believe that everyone should do their bit,” she adds.