The day aims to promote and raise awareness about organ donation, as its name suggests.

Many people around the world have some apprehensions and misconceptions about the organ donation process, and some are not aware of its profound impact on the lives of people.

Many of the Bollywood stars have decided to donate their organ and become part of the noble cause.

Priyanka Chopra, a well-known actress who hails from a medical background, has pledged to donate her organs.She had once stated,”You read about transplant, see it in movies, and watch it on TV, but only until you go through it the value of it hits you. If you learn from someone’s experience, it is valuable what organ donation is rather than waiting for it to hit you. I hope that when I die I can make a difference by donating my body.”

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan pledged to donate his eyes.

According to reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has decided to donate her eyes through the Eye Bank Association of India.

Rani Mukherjee, another Bollywood actor, has reportedly expressed a desire to donate her eyes.

Salman Khan of Bollywood has promised to give his bone marrow. In order to save lives, he also urged others to follow same.

“It’s simple to donate bone marrow. You don’t have to spend money for it. I think everybody should go and donate bone marrow,” said Khan.

R. Madhavan has made the decision to donate his bones, cartilage, kidneys, liver, eyes, and lungs.

On Maharashtra Cadaver Organ Donation Day in 2014, Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist” Aamir Khan made the decision to donate every organ in his body after passing away. He wanted to help the poor by giving them his heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and eyes.

According to reports, actor Suniel Shetty has agreed to donate his eyes.

In an effort to “make a difference” to one or more people, Ranbir Kapoor promised to donate his organs.