Actor Sonu Sood talks about his philanthropic journey during the lockdown at AKLF2021

Organized by Apeejay Surrendra Group and Oxford Bookstores, the literary festival hosted Sood along with writer Meena K Iyer regarding their recently published book ‘I am No Messiah’.

The session was moderated by Editorial Director at Ebury India and Vintage publishing at Penguin Random House India, Milee Ashwarya.

The speakers deliberated on the new book and the whirlwind of experiences that lead to the writing of the book.

‘I am no Messiah’ talks about the journey of the actor to the philanthropist and how he emerged as a hero for the people of India.

Sood had helped migrant workers and pregnant women reach their homes safely and unite with their families as well as arranging safe shelter and travel for those stuck at their workplaces during the months of lockdown.

Sood said, “It was a tough journey but I enjoyed being a part of this initiative throughout. And it would not have been possible without my team, whose help I received at every step. I still receive gratitude messages from the students, who were stranded during the lockdown.”

Sharing her experiences as a journalist, Meena K Iyer said, “The pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have made all of us realise that there is a greater purpose in life other than mundane day to day chores and we all need to live for others not only for us.”