Mamata thanks SRK for his contribution to West Bengal in Covid-19 time

Kolkata, Apr 4 () Mamata Banerjee on Saturdaythanked Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan for his contributionto the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund and said thatsuch a gesture inspires millions of the countrymen.

In his reply to Banerjee who is called Didi (eldersister) by her followers, Khan quoted Rabindranath Tagore tostate that he has done the duty of a brother.

"Thank you @iamsrk, your contribution will help assista lot of distressed people during these challenging times.Such humane benefaction will keep inspiring millions in thiscountry who look up to you as their role model with respectand reverence," Banerjee tweeted.

Referring to the chief minister as "Didi", Khan saidin Bengali that it was his duty to extend his hand toBanerjee's selfless humanitarian work.

Then he tweeted in English: Aami Kolkata, webelieve... "I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke andsaw that life was service. I acted and behold, service wasjoy. - Rabindranath Tagore."

Banerjee replied, "So nice of you and your sweet words@iamsrk, I am indeed blessed to have someone who always triesto keep up and fulfil his duties of a brother. All of us inBengal love you and pray for your good health. Keep up yourgood work, stay safe and take care of your family."

Khan has on Thursday announced that his IPL franchiseKolkata Knight Riders will contribute an undisclosed amount tothe PM CARES fund amid the coronavirus pandemic. He added thatKKR and his NGO Meer Foundation will contribute 50,000 PPEkits to West Bengal and Maharashtra governments. Shah Rukh'sRed Chillies Entertainment will also contribute to MaharashtraCM's Relief Fund.

Besides the NGO, the actor has taken the help of hiscompanies -- Kolkata Knight Riders, Red ChilliesEntertainment, and Red Chillies VFX -- to provide support tothe governments. SCHNN NN