Sonu Sood might have been known as a mean villain in reel life but turned to be a hero in real life when he came forward to help the needy in 2020 when the novel coronavirus ruined many lives, especially the migrants. He started this initiative called ‘Ghar Bhejo’, with his childhood friend, restaurateur Neeti Goel, last year. Since then, he has been available on Twitter to hear the miseries of common people and tries to help with possible means in the time when the nation is dealing with the pandemic.

Sonu has done all he could for his nation and has been now rewarded as he has been roped in as brand ambassador of the Punjab government for its COVID-19 vaccination drive. Talking about the responsibility that he now has, Sonu tells IANS, "I feel really blessed, motivated. A huge amount of responsibility is on my shoulders that I have to spread the message across to everyone. People have to get vaccinated and we make sure that every family gets its share of vaccination. We should be an example for everyone that how fast people get vaccinated in Punjab. I am on it and we will make sure that the message reaches out to everyone and reaches fast. I always feel that when something like this happens, it has to start from Punjab."

Happy to share that actor & philanthropist @SonuSood will be the Brand Ambassador of our #Covid19 vaccination drive. I thank him for supporting our campaign to reach out to, and protect, every Punjabi, and appeal to all to get vaccinated at the earliest. pic.twitter.com/1083v6M0FP

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh appointed Sood a day after meeting the actor, who called on him at his residence. “There is no one more ideally suited to inspire and influence people to take the vaccine. There is a lot of hesitancy among people here in Punjab. Sonu’s popularity among them, and his exemplary role in helping tens of thousands of migrants reach safely home since the pandemic broke out last year, will help counter their reservations,” said the chief minister. He added, “When people hear this Punjab da puttar talk about benefits of the vaccine, and how safe and essential it is, they will believe him. Because they trust him.”

Vaccination against #Covid19 will provide all with required immunity to fight pandemic. We need to ensure that all eligible persons are vaccinated at earliest & that we continue to follow safety protocols. Urge my fellow Punjabis to ensure we triumph against #Covid19. @SonuSood pic.twitter.com/D6I07EHRXJ

Sonu has been in the news for coming out in support of students who are going to appear in the board exams this year. Sonu shared a video on Instagram and said, “On the behalf of students, I want to put in a request. CBSE and board exams are going to be held offline, I do not think the students are ready to sit for the exams amid the prevailing circumstances.” He gave examples of countries like Saudi Arabia and Mexico where exams were canceled despite the low number of Covid-19 cases.

He has always been on his toes when it comes to helping the needy and his hard work has earned him recognition all across the country and even beyond borders.

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