Suniel offers a helping hand!

When calamities strike, real life heroes do what is right.


And Suniel Shetty takes his good guy role seriously. This, in spite of the fact that 'Anna' has done some negative roles in films. In real life, however, he is the good Samaritan. Ask Laloo Prasad Yadav and he will nod his head in agreement.

Shetty was so disturbed after reading reports about the flood situation in Bihar that he picked up the phone and called Laloo's hotline. The result is that he has ended up sending several of his jetskis, life jackets and 26 boats to rescue drowning and stranded people in the flood-affected areas of Madhepura, Bihar.

"I just felt that I had to do something for those guys," said Shetty. "My boys, who are all trained fishermen from Goa, are so charged up and feel so motivated to go and help those people in the flooded areas. They are willing to risk their lives but they are so well-trained, that they will do a great job."
When he asked Laloo how he might help, Shetty realised that funds were already pouring in from Bollywood, "but I wanted to do something more hands on". He said, "My company specialises in boats and sea sports, so I am glad I could put their experience to good use here."

Similarly, another Mumbaiite who runs a disaster management company, Vikash Verma, has sent his lifeguards and disaster management teams out there. His team is assisting officers to air-lift people "I am from Bihar and this is the least I could do for the people. Mumbai or any other city... ultimately, they are all our people, and I would love to be of service." Well said and well done, guys. No wonder we often brag of the spirit of Mumbai that not only helps people survive catastrophes themselves, but makes them reach out to others in time of need.