Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- Actor Gurpreet Ghuggi has opened up about Akshay Kumar's support for families affected by last year's floods in Punjab, recalling how the film star stepped forward to help without seeking any publicity.
The 55-year-old actor said, "Akshay Paaji contacted me and asked how he could help. At that time, people were getting food and other essential items, so I told him that the real help would be for those in need after the flood, as many people's homes were destroyed."He said a team has been formed to identify families in need, and homes are being constructed in Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts. Kumar had promised to build 100 homes for the affected families, of which 80 have been completed, and the remaining work is expecte...