Ajay Wadhavkar, the lovable Ganpat Hawaldar of Nukkad, the show that set its benchmark on Indian television, lives in dire conditions today. the actor who w also an integral part of films like Yes Boss, Phir bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and English Babu Desi Mem, among others six years ago, had his feet amputed due to diabetes. A year ago, he was detected with thrat cancer.
Patches are not working, chemotherapy is beyond his reach and he spent over six-seven lakh on treatment. Iccha Foundation, a charitable trust, has taken it upon itself to raise funds for Ajay Wadhavkar.
They have already donated Rs 25000 to the veteran actor and are now raising more funds for him. The idea, says Anand Chavan, one of the founders of Ichha Foundation, is to stand by the veteran actor, and give him his due. Donations can be sent to Ichha Foundation addressed "for Ajay Wadhavkar" and sent to HDFC Bank Account 50200001551038. PAN AABTI0406M. IFSC CODE: HDFC0001333.
Donations will be exempt from 80G of income tax. Charity Commissioner Mah Reg no E-29679 Mumbai. Incometax 80G Act Certificate num DIT (/BC/80G/430/N/(2013-14)/2014-15.