Sunita Ahuja has appealed to members of the Hindi film industry to come forward and help families affected by the devastating floods in NepalShe also shared her personal connection with the country.
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The devastating floods in Nepal have prompted people across the region to come forward with messages of support and calls for helpAmong those deeply moved by the situation is Sunita Ahuja, who has spoken about her desire to contribute to relief effortsGovinda’s wife has said she is currently looking for a trustworthy channel through which her donation can reach people affected by the disasterHer connection with Nepal is also deeply personalAlthough she was born in India, her mother and grandmother are from Kathmandu.
Why does Sunita Ahuja want to help Nepal?
Sunita said she is trying to find someone reliable who can make sure her contribution reaches the people who need assistanceShe expressed her willingness to donate as much as possible while explaining why the situation has affected her so deeply.
During the conversation with Bombay Times, she said “I am trying to connect with someone who can ensure that my donation reaches the right peopleI would like to donate as much as I can because they are very close to me and Nepal is my matrabhoomi,” she said.
What is Sunita’s connection with Nepal?
Sunita explained that her emotional bond with Nepal comes through her familyHer mother and grandmother are from Kathmandu and she continues to visit the country regularly.
“It is heartbreaking to see such devastating floods hit NepalI wasn’t born there, but my mother and grandmother are from KathmanduI visit Nepal every year with my daughter for New YearOn January 1, we make it a point to visit the Pashupatinath temple and begin the year with His blessings,” she said.
Sunita appeals to the film industry
Sunita did not limit her appeal to her own contributionShe also called on members of the entertainment industry to come forward and support relief work“I request everyone in the industry to come forward and contribute towards helping the people of Nepal,” she addedHer appeal comes as rescue teams continue working across flood-affected areas and efforts remain focused on reaching communities that have been cut off by the disaster.
What is the situation in Nepal?
The flood situation has resulted in a major humanitarian crisisThe death toll has risen to 1,003 while nearly 4,000 people remain missing according to the figures providedMore than 21,300 security personnel have been involved in rescue operationsHelicopters are being used to evacuate survivors and transport essential supplies to areas that remain difficult to reach.
In one particularly tragic incident rescuers recovered 21 bodies from a room and three more from outside a three-storey house buried by floodwaters in Betrawati village of Nuwakot.
