Riteish Deshmukh contributes Rs 25 lakh to drought-hit Latur

Actor Riteish Deshmukh has donated Rs 25 lakhs to initiative 'Jalyukta Latur' as his contribution towards drought relief programme in Maharashtra.

During his recent visit to his hometown, Latur Riteish donated Rs 25 lakhs to 'Jalyukta Latur', an initiative started by peoples' participation to make the parched district water sufficient, a press release issued here said.

Under the initiative, people have taken up work of desilting Manjra river which provides water to the area.

The Bluff Master actor visited the site and was impressed by the work done by Jalyukta Latur and decided to contribute towards the cause. On the work front, the 37-year-old actor will be seen next in Housefull 3 and Banjo.