- ERC to raise funds for surgeries to aid underprivileged through ‘Chithha’s movie charity premiere: Actor Siddharth
- The funds collected through the charity show would be used to perform 40,000 corneal surgeries: Dr Athiya Agarwal, Director, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals
- It was an outstanding event that combines the enchantment of cinema with the spirit of compassion at Seasons PVR Sathyam
R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, SEPT 27
Actor Siddharth has donated Rs. 10 lakhs to an NGO – Eye Research Centre run by Dr Agarwals Eye Hospitals during the premier show of his movie ‘Chithha’ at Satyam Cinema here on Wednesday.
Addressing at the premier show of ‘Chithha’ organized to raise funds for the charity to aid underprivileged, actor Siddharth said “The Eye Research Centre is always close to my heart. I wish the ERC to spread its wings to Pan-India like Pan-India films. I will take initiatives to raise funds through my future projects and also from the cinema industry.’’
He further said, “I am proud to be an active participant of an endeavour that seeks to bring together worldwide fans of film and community members for an especially worthy cause. It’s not just a premiere; it’s an occasion of a cause that’s important to my heart.”
Addressing before the premiere show, Dr Athiya Agarwal, Director, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals said, “We are beyond the word excited to play an active role in this amazing initiative. It’s a lot more than about embracing the film industry’s a figment, it is also about being an indicator of promise for those dealing with vision problems. The funds raised from this occasion are going to enable us to perform over 40,000 life-altering corneal surgeries, bringing light back to the lives of 1.3 million Indians who have become blind from corneal disease.”
Dr. Ashvin Agarwal, Executive Director & Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital said, “Our aim is transparent – our organisation is here to deliver affordable surgeries to people who are facing challenges with finances and community barriers. Thanks for making a direct contribution to this worthwhile effort by joining the ‘Chithha’ charity premiere, establishing an accelerator for turning events”.
An evening with mission and excitement was expected from the fascinating movie “Chithha,” that promises to stir hearts and ignite minds.
It was an outstanding event that combines the enchantment of cinema with the spirit of compassion at Seasons PVR Sathyam.
