Vijay Deverakonda to Aishwarya Rai: 7 famous celebrities who have pledged to donate organs

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Mar 22, 2024, 1:31 PM IST

Check out the notable celebrities who have chosen to give their organs, including Vijay Deverakonda, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aishwarya.
 

Some famous celebrities have taken a bold step by pledging to donate their organs. Aishwarya and Sonakshi have pledged their eyes, while Aamir has promised to donate all of his organs. Their encouragement, combined with that of other Bollywood celebrities, has reinforced initiatives to raise commitments for organ donation in India.

Here is the list of celebrities who have pledged to make the donation:

1. Vijay Deverakonda:
Most recently, actor Vijay Deverakonda became one of the many who have chosen to give their organs. The star also promised to give his organs at a Hyderabad hospital function.

2. Aishwarya Rai:
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the former Miss World, is a timeless beauty, and her blue eyes enhance her appearance. Many years ago, the versatile actress promised to donate her captivating blue eyes to the Eye Bank Association of India. 

3. Amitabh Bachchan:
Amitabh Bachchan, an established actor in Bollywood, is among the A-list celebrities who have consistently backed social issues. Big B revealed in 2020 that he will give his organs and has vowed to save lives.

4. Aamir Khan:
Aamir Khan has promised to give every organ in his body. He is now taking a sabbatical from acting.

5. Sonakshi Sinha:
Sonakshi has promised to give her eyes to a non-governmental organization that fights to end corneal blindness.

6. Priyanka Chopra:
A UNICEF ambassador, Priyanka, learned about the University of Rochester Medical Center's (URMC) solid organ transplant programs while she was there for his late father Ashok Chopra's medical care. She opted to give all of her organs because she was so moved by the story.

7. Salman Khan:
In an effort to promote stem cell donation, Salman Khan has pledged to donate his bone marrow.

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