While many people are still struggling with the second wave of covid, amid this a new initiative has been taken by Chess.com India to raise funds in which Aamir Khan and other celebs will participate. So let’s check the deets inside.
After the second wave of corona started many people took initiative to extend their help in some or the other way. Especially the celebs who contributed in many aspects, followed by the series of events to raise funds. The recent event that is now going to take place is Checkmate COVID’ oraganised by Chess.com. In which Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will play chess with the former world champion Viswanathan Anand to raise funds. Not just Aamir but celebs like Sajid Nadiadwala and others will also play against Vishwanathan.
About the event ‘Checkmate COVID’
This game comes up with celebrity additional and will be held in association with Akshaya Patra Foundation. The event is scheduled to take place on 13th June. Between 5-8 pm. Also, it can be watched on YouTube channel Chess.com India. Taking to the twitter handle chess.com India wrote: “INDIA’S BIGGEST EVER CHESS FUNDRAISING EVENT IS HERE! Wondering what those shadows represent? They are some of India’s well known celebrities and dignitaries who will play an exhibition chess match against @vishy64theking!”
Take a look at the tweet below:
Confirming news the official Twitter account of the committee also said, “The moment you all have been waiting for! Superstar Aamir Khan, an ardent chess lover, will be playing an exhibition match against former world champion Vishy Anand! Please feel free to donate generously to make this event a success.”
Here’s the tweet below:
Talking about Aamir’s professional front. The actor will soon be seen sharing the screen space with Kareena kapoor in her upcoming Lal Singh Chaddha, which is a Hindi adaptation of Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump.
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