Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana Shows Ultimate Act Of Kindness, Sponsors Rifle For Indian Shooter
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, famous for the film 'Vicky Donor', has stepped in to sponsor a rifle for current Asian Championship gold medallist Meghana Sajjanar after learning about her challenges with the equipment.
- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has sponsored the rifle for Asian C'ships gold medalist shooter Meghana Sajjanar
- Khurrana had not met Sajjanar personally, yet offered to sponsor it after learning about her circumstances
- "That rifle levelled the playing field for me, take on the best, and achieve what I have today," she said
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, famous for the film 'Vicky Donor', has stepped in to sponsor a rifle for current Asian Championship gold medallist Meghana Sajjanar after learning about her challenges with the equipment. Khurrana had not met Sajjanar or known her personally, yet offered to sponsor her rifle after learning about her circumstances. The support gave the athlete access to world-class equipment and allowed her to train and compete without having to compromise on her preparation.
"He didn't know me. We had never met. He just wanted to see an Indian athlete win on the global stage. That rifle levelled the playing field for me, allowing me to train without compromise, take on the best in the world, and achieve what I have today," Sajjanar posted on social media.
Recently she won gold in team event and an individual bronze in 10m Air Rifle category at the Asian Championship here at the Karni Singh Range. She won couple of bronze medals at 2022 and 2025 World Championship in Cairo.
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