Award-Winning Actor Randeep Hooda Launches Mumbai Tax Department Walkathon, Urges Fitness and Civic Duty

Mumbai, July 19 – Bollywood star‑filmmaker Randeep Hooda turned a ceremonial flag‑off into a public‑service message on Sunday. The actor, fresh from a recent National Award win, inaugurated a walkathon organized by the Income Tax Department, Mumbai Region, marking the 167th anniversary of the department’s founding.

The event, held along a coastal stretch in the city, drew participants from various ages and professions. Hooda used the platform to stress the twin benefits of regular exercise and responsible citizenship, reminding the diaspora that personal health and civic engagement are linked to the nation’s collective well‑being.

Officials noted that the walkathon is part of a broader outreach effort to human‑ize tax administration and encourage community involvement. By attaching a popular cultural figure to the initiative, the department hopes to reach younger audiences and reinforce the idea that paying taxes and staying active are both duties owed to the country.

For Desi readers abroad, Hooda’s appearance underscores a growing trend of Indian celebrities leveraging their influence for social causes, bridging entertainment with public awareness.

The walk concluded with a brief cultural performance, and participants were handed informational leaflets on fitness tips and tax compliance.