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Deol Band 2 producers pledge profits to aid children of farmers after SRK clears Rs 42 lakh dues
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:48 AM
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The makers of the sequel 'Deol Band 2' said they will donate the film's profits to support the education of farmers' children after Shah Rukh Khan waived a Rs 42 lakh bill for them.
Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood veteran, agreed to write off a pending payment of Rs 42 lakh owed by the producers of the upcoming sequel Deol Band 2. The gesture was reported by Mid‑Day and has drawn attention across the industry.
Following the waiver, the film’s production house announced that it will channel all net profits from Deol Band 2 to a fund dedicated to the education and welfare of children belonging to farming families. The decision is framed as a direct response to the challenges faced by the agricultural sector and aims to provide tangible support to the next generation.
The producers emphasized that the donation will be managed through a transparent mechanism, with regular audits to ensure that the money reaches the intended beneficiaries. While details of the fund’s administration were not disclosed, the announcement underscores a growing trend of Bollywood personalities linking their commercial success to social causes.
The film, a sequel to the 2022 comedy Deol Band, is slated for release later this year. Its creators hope that the charitable initiative will inspire similar actions within the entertainment community.
Following the waiver, the film’s production house announced that it will channel all net profits from Deol Band 2 to a fund dedicated to the education and welfare of children belonging to farming families. The decision is framed as a direct response to the challenges faced by the agricultural sector and aims to provide tangible support to the next generation.
The producers emphasized that the donation will be managed through a transparent mechanism, with regular audits to ensure that the money reaches the intended beneficiaries. While details of the fund’s administration were not disclosed, the announcement underscores a growing trend of Bollywood personalities linking their commercial success to social causes.
The film, a sequel to the 2022 comedy Deol Band, is slated for release later this year. Its creators hope that the charitable initiative will inspire similar actions within the entertainment community.