By now we all know, actor Sonu Sood has become a real-life hero for many ever since the lockdown was imposed in our country.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5f140e8560c06041f955cc42_597358b9-6d92-48e4-b20f-645480b22fd6.jpg)
And people, especially, those who received help from the actor, himself, haven’t stopped thanking him and showing their gratitude towards him for offering a helping hand, in times of crisis.
This time, Prashant Kumar, a 32-year-old plumber who was airlifted by Sonu Sood, back home, from Kerala to Odisha, during the lockdown with 168 others, has opened a welding shop in the actor’s name.
Odisha: Plumber airlifted by Sonu Sood opens shop in actor’s name https://t.co/8DHPohULvy
— TOI Cities (@TOICitiesNews) July 19, 2020
He decided to open the shop in the actor’s name in order to honour him for everything he has been/is doing for the needy. Prashant believes in showing gratefulness in deed, not just in words.
He took permission from the actor before using his name and photograph for the workshop.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5f140e8560c06041f955cc42_88039dc1-88eb-4e6b-a3b4-db7f3e88da41.jpg)
After hearing about Prashant’s plan and the shop, the actor was ecstatic. While giving an interview to TOI over the phone Sonu Sood said:
In the beginning, Prashant was hesitant to seek my permission. He is a good man. I am glad I could be a part of his journey in this difficult time. I have endorsed so many brands, but this is something special and very close to my heart.
Prashant worked in a company near Kochi airport but he lost his job during the lockdown and he ended up using all his savings. During an interview with TOI, Prashant said:
I was working as a plumber in a company near the Kochi airport. I was earning around Rs 700 per day. After the lockdown, I lost my job and money started drying up.
Sood arranged a special flight to fly him and 168 others back home. After returning home Prashant, searched for jobs to make ends meet but, nothing worked out. A few days later, he decided to open a welding shop at Hatina, 150 kms from Bhunaneshwar.
Truly heartwarming! This story made our day.