Neha Kakkar gifts Rs 2 lakh to firefighter on 'Indian Idol'

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Neha Kakkar gifts Rs 2 lakh to firefighter on 'Indian Idol'

Singer Neha Kakkar has gifted Rs 2 lakh to a firefighter on the sets of "Indian Idol" season 11. Neha is one of the judges on the show this season.
Jan 21, 2020, 8:15 pm ISTNewsIANS
New Delhi: Indian Idol co-judge and singer Neha Kakkar during a press conference regarding Indian Idol 10 which will be premiering on July 7, 2018; in New Delhi on June 27, 2018.
  New Delhi: Indian Idol co-judge and singer Neha Kakkar during a press conference regarding Indian Idol 10 which will be premiering on July 7, 2018; in New Delhi on June 27, 2018.

Singer Neha Kakkar has gifted Rs 2 lakh to a firefighter on the sets of "Indian Idol" season 11. Neha is one of the judges on the show this season.

Ahead of the 71st Republic Day, a special episode what shot for the popular talent hunt show, where several armymen, police personnels, life guards and firefighters were invited as chief guests. Contestants paid a tribute to them, but it was Neha's noble gesture that became the talking point.

On the episode, the actress promised to give Rs 2 lakh to Bipin Ganatra, who is a fire fighter and has been risking his life for people over the past 40 years. Ganatra is also a Padma Shri recipient.

"The way you have been protecting us without thinking about yourself is such a selfless deed. I cannot express how happy I am to meet you. I would like to gift you Rs 2 lakh as a gesture for the years you have spent in protecting us," Neha said.

"Indian Idol" airs on Sony TV.

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