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Ankit Tiwari's new track 'Dushman' is about COVID-19

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) "Aashiqui 2" fame singer Ankit Tiwari has created a song titled "Dushman", about the ongoing health crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus.## Through the soon-to-be-released track, Ankit is trying to urge people to stay at home.## "It was Pallavi my wife's idea when she heard me talk about the current scenario and the same was made into a song . She also put her shooting skills to use and directed the video for the same . Dushman has a strong message and we urge people to stay at home and fight this battle , take all precautionary measures suggested," Ankit said.## The song is penned by Prince Dubey.## Amid the coronavirus lockdown, singers have been seen doing their best to entertain fans. Recently, Sonu Nigam conducted an online music concert.## Not only this , singer Shaan is also coming up with a song about coronavirus.## Stay tuned...

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Divinaa: Times ahead could be tough for budding actors like me

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Divinaa Thackur, who features in the web series "Who's Your Daddy", says that budding actors like herself might just face a problem as the film industry is going through a tough time due to the COVID-19 lockdown.## Making her debut with the Kunal Kapoor-starrer Malayalam film "Veeram", the actress appeared in short films, web series and other regional films.## "In my understanding, there will be a change, but not in terms of getting opportunities. Maybe, in terms of pay-cut. Once the market opens, everyone will start shooting, so that they can quickly recover the money. The production houses are facing economical loses and workers who get paid on the field are suffering the most. So, many projects will come up and everyone will get a lot of work. But at the same time, there will be budget constraints and newcomers might get less amount of money," Divinaa told IANS.## "There is no point denying the fact that putting money on new talent is a risk. Since the industry needs faster recovery when the lockdown gets over and things come to normalcy, producers will rely on star power over budding talents. Having said that, I am an optimist. I live in hope. I believe things will be fine," she added.## Divinaa has acted in the short film 'Hickey' directed by Pradeep Sarkar, and was also seen in the Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Prasthanam".## In the Alt Balaji web series "Who's Your Daddy", she plays the character of a young girl named Mehek. The show also features Rahul Dev, Harsh Beniwal, Nikhil Bhambri and Anveshi Jain.## Talking about her upcoming film, she said: " I am acting in a very big Kannada movie titled 'Raymo' directed by Pavan Wadeyar. We were done with 90 percent of the shooting. We were just left with the shooting of two songs, and in the middle of the year, we were planning to release the film. Now, everything is on hold. We were supposed to shoot the song in April. It is really frustrating, but we should not fight reality in any other way but by staying at home. I really want things to be normalized and start rolling."## Stay tuned...

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Anuja Sathe on the challenges of playing mafia queen

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Anuja Sathe says essaying the role of a mafia queen in the web series "Ek Thi Begum" demanded immense emotional and mental investment.## "We've usually seen films and stories on the mafia/ dons helmed by men, this story talks about a woman rising above her sorrows and becoming the mafia queen of her time," Anuja said.## "I've portrayed a variety of roles before, but this is an opportunity that I just couldn't let go of. Ashraf has many shades to her and reflecting that on-screen was a challenge that I wanted to take up. It took immense emotional and mental investment. I hope that people appreciate and enjoy the series as much as we did while making it," she added.## Set in the 1980s in Mumbai, MX Original Series "Ek thi Begum" chronicles the life of Ashraf Bhatkar aka Sapna (played by Anuja). Her life changed when the city's biggest don Maqsood (Ajay Gehi) turned responsible for the death of her husband Zaheer (Ankit Mohan).## The 14 episodic series is created, written and directed by Sachin Darekar. Inspired by true events, the series will stream on MX Player from April 8.## Talking about the project, Darekar said: "This narrative brilliantly captures the resilient strength of a woman who was pushed to the brink but emerges as a dominant force. All the characters play a crucial role in the story and they have truly brought this project alive with their performance."## The show also stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Rajendra Shisatkar, Resham, Abhijeet Chavan, Pradip Doiphode, Vithal Kale, Nazarr Khan, Vijay Nikam, Anil Nagarkar, Suchit Jadhav, Raju Aathavale and Santosh Juvekar amongst others.## Stay tuned...

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CINTAA urges members to pitch in with financial aid

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, the Cine And TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) has appealed to A-list members as well as masses to pitch in with rations and funds as a donation for daily wage workers.## CINTAA is an autonomous body registered under the Indian Trade Union Act.## "Since CINTAA has a very limited corpus, we are not a cash-rich association. Our charitable sister trust, the Cine Artist Welfare Trust (CAWT) is also running out of funds," said actor Amit Behl, Senior Joint Secretary & Chairperson Outreach Committee CINTAA.## "We have appealed to all our members and A-listers to start helping us by donating ration and some funds. We have also circulated the account number and IFSC of Cine Artist Welfare Trust giving them the benefit of 80G certificate," Behl added.## The responses have already started pouring in. There are many many of CINTAA's senior and well-established actors who are also sending their appeal videos.## CINTAA has also approached the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Government of Maharashtra, urging them to request the broadcasters to release payments in times of crisis.## "Generally, there is a 90-120 day cycle where payments are cleared," said Behl.## Meanwhile, the association has pledged to help its members in need. They have been making and distributing ration packets, also, Rs. 2000 per member based on the actual needs is also being compensated.## "The start has happened. We are trying our best to help our members," Behl added.## Stay tuned...

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'Angrezi Medium' family reunites virtually

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Irrfan Khans "Angrezi Medium" released at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to hit India, resulting in the closure of theatres around the country. Now with the film finding its way onto the digital medium, the team of the movie got a chance to reunite, virtually, and watch it together.## The film had its world digital premiere on Disney+ Hotstar VIP on April 6.## The "Angrezi Medium" cast got emotional with the digital medium bringing them together -- despite the distance and lockdown.## Irrfan and Radhika Madan were joined by Kiku Sharda, Pankaj Tripathi, Deepak Dobriyal, Ranvir Shorey as well as Dinesh Vijan and Homi Adajania during the video chat. Irrfan, however, didn't come in front of the camera during the video chat.## Directed by Homi Adajania, "Angrezi Medium" revolves around a father-daughter relationship, played out by Irrfan and Radhika. It also features Dimple Kapadia and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film is presented by Jio Studios and Prem Vijan and is a Maddock Films production.## Talking about the film coming on a streaming service, Kareena said: "Naina is always going to be a special character for me. But more importantly, as an artist, it is fascinating to explore new mediums to reach audiences. I can't wait to catch ‘Angrezi Medium' on Disney+Hostar VIP -- the film is a sure shot cure for these isolation blues."## To this, Deepak added: "At a time like this, it's very important for all of us to stay home and stay safe. But we hope to keep you entertained during this process and I am extremely excited that ‘Angrezi Medium' is now out on a digital platform. This movie is very close to my heart and has worked with Irrfan bhai yet again is a joyous feeling."## Stay tuned...

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Mika Singh records song with next-door neighbor Chahatt Khanna

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh, and his neighbor and actress Chahatt Khanna worked on a new single titled "Quarantine love" during the lockdown period that started last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.## While Mika has lent vocals to the song, the "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" actress features in the video.## "Mika and I had plans of collaborating for a long time, but nothing had materialized. But now that we are just homebound and we are neighbors, we thought of creating something exciting," said the actress.## "It was just the two of us who shot it and we had taken all the precautions while shooting it. It was super fun and I am sure everyone is going to love the outcome," she added.## They are planning to unveil the track this week.## Meanwhile, Chahatt, who was last seen on the big screen in "Prassthanam", has been putting up her photos and videos on Instagram.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay, Ayushmann, Tiger, Kriti in inspiring song amid COVID-19 crisis

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Rajkumar Rao, and Taapsee Pannu are among a slew of Bollywood celebrities who feature in a new song, "Muskurayega India", which aims to boost people's spirits in the fight against the novel coronavirus.## Sung by Vishal Mishra, the track's video begins with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.## Rakul Preet, Sidharth Malhotra, and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan are also part of the song.## In the video, the actors can be seen urging Indians to spread smiles.## Akshay took to Instagram and shared the link of the song. "All we need is a united stand. Aur Phir #MuskurayegaIndia! Do share with your family and friends," he wrote.## "Muskurayega India" has been presented by Jackky Bhagnani's JJust Music in association with Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films.## Stay tuned...

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Sara Ali Khan's lockdown mantra: Riyaz, training, repetition

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan has tips for her fans to beat lockdown boredom -- especially the Monday blues during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.## Taking to Instagram, Sara posted a throwback dance rehearsal video. What's more, the budding actress seemed to be in a poetic mood, rhyming her advice in the caption.## "Monday motivation...Sara's suggestion- dance edition... Revisit any previous tradition... Riyaaz, training, repetition... It'll all come to fruition... And of course- I must mention In this ‘quarantine' any routine will help your condition.#sarakishayari #QuarantineKiTayari #stayhome #staysafe," she wrote.## Reacting to the post, a user commented: "Much needed motivation."## Another one commented: "Beautiful and amazing."## On the work front, Sara will be next seen opposite Varun Dhawan in the remake of "Coolie No.1". She will also be seen sharing screen space with Dhanush and Akshay Kumar in "Atrangi Re".## Stay tuned...

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Kajol's tips on how to spend time amid lockdown impresses Madhuri

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Kajol has come up with an innovative way to tell her fans how to spend time at home during the coronavirus lockdown. She recently took to social media and shared a series of pictures of herself to give netizens meaningful advice in a humorous way.## Sharing a picture of herself and actress Madhuri Dixit Nene taking a selfie together, Kajol wrote: "Stay connected with your friends through video calls."## Responding to the tweet, Madhuri said: "Absolutely Kajol, staying in touch with your friends is so important to keep yourself sane during this time!"## She also posted a still of her from her movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" in which she's seen reading a book.## "Read... it increases knowledge," she captioned the image.## On the work front, Kajol recently wooed the audience with her short film, "Devi". Now she will be seen in Netflix's film "Tribhanga".## Stay tuned...

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Badshah contacts 'Boro loker biti lo' creator, promises him aid, credit

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Rapper Badshah has been facing plagiarism charges on social media lately over his new single "Genda Phool" after netizens pointed out portions of the song have been lifted from the popular Bangla folk hit of the seventies, "Boroloker biti lo", created by veteran Bengali artiste Ratan Kahar. Now, Badshah has finally reached out to the impoverished Kahar via video call, promising him recognition and monetary aid.## The rapper called on Kahar on Friday night and also promised to meet him as soon as the lockdown is over, according to a report in news18.com, which added that the rap star's team has taken down Kahar's bank details over the phone.## Another report in Bengali daily Ei Samay claims that not just monetary help, Ratan Kahar will also be given his due recognition for his creation.## "I have had a detailed discussion with Badshah about Ratan Kahar. Even though the video has already been released, it will be edited and Kahar's name will be mentioned as co-lyricist. This will be done in addition to monetary help, Badhsha has told me," Dipankar Roy from Badshah's team told Ei Samay.## "Genda Phool", with a music video featuring Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, has been trending ever since release.## Stay tuned...

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Big B trolled again for posting fake #9pm9minutes satellite image

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Trolls have been having a field day ever since Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan started sharing posts related to COVID-19. The iconic actor is yet again being trolled on social media after he posted a fake #9pm9minutes satellite image of India.## Amitabh on Monday took to Twitter, where he re-tweeted a picture, which he claimed was a satellite picture of India during the #9pm9minutes activity planned by PM Narendra Modi, had appealed to the nation to switch off all lights of houses on April 5 at 9 PM for 9 minutes.## Bachchan shared the photo by captioning it: "The World sees us... we are ONE.."## Moments after the actor's tweet went viral, social media users started trolling him for sharing yet another "fake WhatsApp forward" on social media.## One user wrote: "Koi phone lelo sir ke hath se (please someone takes away the phone from sir's hand)."## Another wrote: "Whatsapp ruined the celebs by unmasking them and exposing their superlative levels of stupidity."## A user said: "Seriously?"## A netizen requested him to "uninstall WhatsApp".## "You need to quit those WhatsApp groups and stop following some handles," another tweeted.## This is not the first time Big B has been trolled over his twitter posts.## He was earlier criticized for sharing a video where he claimed flies can spread COVID-19.## Also, during the Janta curfew announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Big B had tweeted to support the contention that vibrations from clapping and blowing conch shells would reduce or destroy the potency of the coronavirus because it was "Amavasya". The theory was heavily panned on social media.## Stay tuned...

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Bhumi's social distancing tips for Madhya Pradesh kids through video calls

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar is giving social distancing tips to hundreds of children in Madhya Pradesh via video calls.## She said: "The terms social distancing and self-isolation needs to be hammered into the minds of every individual of this vast country because such things are a privilege in a densely populated nation like ours. I decided that I will speak to all the children and the faculty and authorities of the institute through video calling facilities to discuss COVID-19 and the threat it poses to every one of us."## Bhumi has been supporting Abhyudaya Ashram, home, and school for abandoned, socially backward and underprivileged children, including girls rescued from prostitution for nearly three years now.## The Morena-based school was established in 1992 to fight the prostitution of girls in the valley and has expanded into housing boys too. The school looks to open up job opportunities for the children thus empowering them and also providing a better future to them.## She added: "I have been speaking to each and every member of the ashram and telling them about the do's and don'ts at this time of crisis."## The "Pati Patni Aur Woh" actress says she intends to keep as many of my near and dear ones safe and protected.## "I'm hoping they will spread this message within their communities. The risk is high currently and we all have to do our bit to battle coronavirus and stop it from spreading further," she said.## On the work front, Bhumi will next be seen in "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare" directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. The film also stars Konkana Sen Sharma.## Stay tuned...

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted to tell the tale of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus for over a decade

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Shikara", set against the backdrop of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus from the Kashmir Valley in 1990, released in February but he has been wanting to tell a story on the incident for long.## "I have wanted to tell the story of Kashmiri Pandits exodus for over a decade. I am glad I could finally bring this untold story of our exile to life with this film," said Chopra, who once had a home in Kashmir.## "Shikara" follows the story of Shiv and Shanti, two Kashmiri Pandits, chronicling their survival through 30 years of exile.## "Through 'Shikara', we aimed at spreading the message that there would be no hope left if all love is lost. It is a tale of resilience and love, in the direst of circumstances. Something we all need an extra dose of now," he said.## Directed by Chopra, the film stars newcomers Aadil Khan and Sadia in the lead.## "Shikara" has made its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video.## Stay tuned...

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Vidyut Jammwal uses ancient martial art to light and put out his candles!

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Along with other B-Towners, actor Vidyut Jammwal too responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to switch off and light up on Sunday night at 9 pm, but with a difference. Instead of lighting and blowing off his candles the traditional way, Vidyut exercised the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu to get the job done.## In a couple of videos he posted on social media, Vidyut can be seen lighting the candles and then putting them out without actually touching them, but by simply using his Kalaripayattu skill put out his candles!## "AFTER #9pm9minutes #IndiaFightsCorona #StayHomeStaySafe #KALARIPAYATTU says "There are millions of different ways to do the same thing - TRY ALL #ITrainLikeVidyutJammwal #AabYehKarKeDekho #KICKINGoutCORONAwithISOLATION (innerpilgrimage)," Vidyut wrote.## Fans are naturally spellbound.## "Precision, directness, and quickness combined together and we get Vidyut Jammwal!" a user wrote.## Another fan expressed: "Looks like ur the best magician as well, apart from being the best martial artist."## Still another fan commented: "Don't know why Bollywood does not recognize your talent. But one day you will deliver and you will be the pride of Indian cinema. My best wishes to you sir. Love you."## Stay tuned...

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Arjun Kapoor pledges aid, support in the fight against COVID-19

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has pledged to donate to various COVID-19 relief funds.## The actor has tried to help as many by contributing to the PM-CARES Fund, Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund, GiveIndia, The Wishing Factory and Bollywood's Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), although an idea of the exact amount has not been officially disclosed.## "India is in the midst of a crisis and as responsible citizens, we need to do our bit for our fellow brothers and sisters in need. I'm trying my best to help as many people possible by humbly contributing," he wrote on social media.## Arjun joins a list of Bollywood names who have already pledged their support for the PM-CARES Fund and the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund.## About the other three contributions, Arjun said: "GiveIndia is working non-stop to help provide cash in the hands of daily wage earners who have lost their jobs/have no source of income due to the lockdown.## "The Wishing Factory is doing remarkable work with thalassemia patients from low-income groups so that they receive blood transfusions during the lockdown, especially since blood transfusions are not included under essential services."## The actor has lent his helping hand to his industry too by supporting the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).## He says the FWICE is "my industry's backbone, the people without whom no film can be shot/made. We all regard them as our family."## Arjun also urged others to come forward and support as many people as possible.## "We can only fight COVID-19 if we stand united. I urge all of you to come forward and support to the best of your abilities."## On the acting front, he will next be seen in Dibakar Banerjee's "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar". The film also stars Arjun's "Ishaqzaade" co-star Parineeti Chopra.## Stay tuned...

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Top Bollywood producer's daughter is COVID-19 positive

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood went into a tizzy after it emerged that the daughter of a top producer, the name behind Shah Rukh Khan films like Ra.One and Chennai Express - has tested COVID-19 positive, here on Monday.## The producer and his two daughters, including one who is an actress, and eight other family members live in Juhu's Ashok Nagar Society which is now gone under isolation, according to local municipal corporation Renu Hansraj.## Though shocked, the producer has taken to the crisis sportingly and even texted friends and close associates: "My daughter has not mingled with any foreign travelers and had no COVID-19 symptoms at all. It is my duty to inform you as we are law-abiding citizens. We are admitting her to Nanavati Hospital to be kept under isolation."## Hansraj added that all the building residents shall be tested for COVID-19, and they are all very cooperative.## A civic team visited the family on Monday for getting further details of their health status, the producer added, reassuring his friends in a message.## This is said to be the first case of COVID-19 reported from the posh Juhu area, the abode of top Bollywood film personalities, industrialists and celebs from different fields.## In the vicinity of the producer's apartment are the Jamnabai Narsee School, the N.M. College, Mithibai College, NMIMS, and even the homes of Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Jeetendra Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan among others.## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan bravely says he is scared, urges fans to stay at home

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) In his new social media video, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has urged fans to stay at home during the lockdown, adding that he can bravely admit feeling scared under the circumstances.## In the video where he features with his brother Sohail's son Nirvan, Salman says the famous "Sholay" dialogue "Jo dar gaya woh mar gaya" does not necessarily apply in the current situation.## "You remember the dialogue, Jo dar Gaya samjho Mar Gaya (one who gets scared, dies)? That does not apply in this case. Hum log dar gaye aur badi bahaduri se keh rahein hai ki hum log dar gaye (we are scared and we bravely say so). Please don't try to act brave," Salman says.## The actor concludes the video saying whoever is scared and stays at home will save themselves and others (from the virus). Moral of the story is "We are scared," he added.## In the video, Salman also informs that he has not met his father for three weeks. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is staying alone at their Mumbai apartment while the superstar has been spending the lockdown period in his Panvel farmhouse. Nirvan also informs that he has not met his dad for three weeks now.## Stay tuned...

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Mugdha Godse: Lockdown is the time to reboot our lives

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Mugdha Viera Godse believes that the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown is an ideal time for a reboot, and one should make most of it.## "It is definitely worrying because the whole world is under the coronavirus threat. According to me, these 21 days of lockdown is a reboot situation. Because if we stay at home, we live our own life, so make most of it. It is time to get discipline back into our lives and reboot our lives. I think that's what is going on in my mind right now," said Mugdha.## Lockdown has stalled all film industry activity across all sectors. Projects have been delayed and movies postponed. We asked Mugdha about the status of her upcoming crime thriller web-series.## "I am sorry I can't reveal anything new about the series, but I can just tell you that it's about a crime to be remembered. It's a crime story. I was going to start shooting but shoot got canceled. We will start again once the whole matter settles down and everything is back in the zone," she said.## Daily wagers are the most affected by the lockdown. Although many associations and guilds have announced numerous relief funds, daily wagers are still struggling with basic needs.## Talking about impending financial recession and daily wagers' struggle, Mugdha said: "Once this lockdown is over, the economy is going to topple and there is going to be a huge recession. There are companies that are going to have lots of backlog and many things are going to change. I don't know the exact ratio but it's going to hit the market severely. I do agree daily wagers are suffering now, but once everything is stable I am sure that the government will take care of them. Because there are lots of NGOs who are coming forward and doing the needful. There are also private sector bodies that are giving food twice to the needy. I really hope that the government reaches out to everyone who is in need. Once the daily wages workers get back to work, they will for sure recover. But I think the economy of our country will take time to recuperate."## Stay tuned...

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B'Town switches off and lights up to thank Corona Warriors

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) On Sunday evening, Bollywood stars joined the rest of India and responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to light candles, lamps, torches and cellphone torches for nine minutes at 9 PM, as a gesture of thanks to the Corona Warriors and to fight the darkness of the COVID 19 pandemic.## Sharing a photo where he can be seen standing with a candle in his hand, superstar Akshay Kumar wrote on Instagram: "Together we stand and together we will come out of this dark phase. Till then stay strong, stay safe. #9baje9minute."## Alia Bhatt posted a picture holding a candle on Instagram and wrote: "When I was younger I would kiss my dad on his forehead before going off to school and after every kiss, he would say " Aaaaaah .. light aa Gayi. I might have not fully understood what it meant back then.. but because of his response, I understood that light has wayyyyyy more depth than just illuminating our lives. Light means so much. It's hope, beauty, strength.. today it was unity... But no matter where we are and what we are going through we must always try and keep the light within us alive."## Katrina Kaif shared a beautiful photo where she is standing on her terrace with four or five candles lit in front of her. The actress captioned: "May it be a light to you in dark places when all other lights go out (LOTR)."## Kangana Ranaut and Bhumi Pednekar were also among the stars who posted videos.## Sharing a photo where she can be seen standing with her eyes closed with a candle in her hand, Kriti Sanon wrote: "Because it's always a good time to pray. For love, health, and happiness. #weareinthistogether #LetThereBeLight."## Veteran actress Hema Malini shared a beautiful video message where she can be seen lighting diyas and saying in Hindi: "We have to be united to destroy this coronavirus. The entire nation is lighting ideas tonight following the instructions of Modi Ji. I am happy to take part in this ritual."## Vicky Kaushal and Janhvi Kapoor also shared photographs of their participation, while Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tandon, Karan Johar, Diana Penty, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Shilpa Shetty were among many B-Town celebs who shared videos.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Singer Kanika Kapoor discharged from hospital

Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has finally been discharged from the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) after her second report for Coronavirus also tested negative.## SGPGIMS PRO Kusum Yadav said that Kanika has been allowed to go home.## Kanika was admitted on March 20 when her tests revealed that she was Coronavirus positive.## Her five consecutive reports showed her as Coronavirus positive. The reports on Saturday and Sunday, however, were Corona negative.## Kanika is the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the deadly virus in the country.## In a statement on Instagram, which she later deleted, Kanika narrated how she developed signs of flu on her return from London. She claimed that she was unaware of the Coronavirus infection until she tested positive.## The singer who had come from London on March 9 was slammed by the media for interacting with hundreds of people at parties and other events in Lucknow even though she had symptoms of Corona.## She was admitted on March 20 when her tests revealed that she was Corona positive.## Kanika's troubles, however, are likely to increase now since three FIRs have been filed against her on charges of negligence for attending various social events in the city despite being infected with coronavirus and having been instructed by the authorities to isolate herself at her home.## She has been booked under Sections 188, 269, and 270 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sarojini Nagar police station in the city. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the chief medical officer (CMO) of Lucknow.## Stay tuned...

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Stay indoors to fight battle against COVID-19: Sonu Nigam

Chandigarh, April 5 (IANS) Renowned Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam, who was born in Faridabad in Haryana, on Sunday appealed to the people to stay indoors to prevent the spread of coronavirus.## He saluted the hard work of the doctors and police personnel during the crisis.## In a video message, he said he was born in Haryana and has fond childhood memories of the state. He said today the whole world is fighting the battle against the virus and India is also a part of it.## Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar are making a lot of efforts.## He sought people cooperation as it is a big pandemic and controlling it at an initial stage will be an achievement.## Expressing gratitude to those associated with the fight against COVID-19, he said, "Today we have realized the importance of these people who are serving without bothering about their lives."## Stay tuned...

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Ankita Lokhande's society sealed after neighbor tests COVID-19 positive

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A residential building in the city's Malad area, where several celebrities including actress Ankita Lokhande stays, has been entirely sealed off after a man in the complex tested positive for COVID-19.## The person in question had returned from Spain last month, according to a report in timesofindia.com.## The apartment society has five wings and is also home to the television couples Natasha Sharma and Aditya Redij, and Ashita Dhawan and Shailesh Gulabani, besides actor Mishkat Verma.## The website reports a resident of the society as saying on grounds of anonymity: "A man who stays in the D-wing returned from Spain earlier this month. He tested negative at the airport and was advised self-quarantine for 15 days. However, on the 12th day he developed symptoms of coronavirus, and was taken to the hospital along with his wife. While he tested positive, his wife's test results are negative. Every person who could have possibly come in contact with the couple was also tested. Fortunately, all those test results are negative. This happened on March 26 and the society has been sealed off since. Cops have been stationed outside the building to make sure that no one exits or enters the society premises."## Stay tuned...

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Nagpur police uses still from SRK's 'Chennai Express' for corona awareness

Nagpur, April 5 (IANS) Nagpur Police has come up with an innovative idea to spread awareness among people about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## Urging people to maintain social distancing as a precautionary measure to fight coronavirus, Nagpur police took to Twitter and twisted superstar Shah Rukh Khan's famous dialogue, "Don't underestimate the power of a common man" from the film Chennai Express? "## They tweeted: "Don't underestimate the power of social distancing."## Along with it, they posted a still from the movie in which Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika are seen sitting apart on a bench, emphasizing on social distancing.## Stay tuned...

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Big B, Rajinikanth, Priyanka come up with short film on coronavirus

Mumbai, April 5 ( IANS) As the world is facing a severe health crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus, a slew of celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt among many others, have come together to create awareness about COVID-19 through a short film, titled "Family".## Conceptualized and virtually directed by Prasoon Pandey in collaboration with Big B, the film will show that staying at home, staying safe, maintaining hygiene, working from home and maintaining social distancing can be productive and should be taken in one's stride.## "Family" will be premiered across Sony Network on Monday at 9 p.m.## Also given the unprecedented nature of the situation we are in, an initiative undertaken by Big B, ‘WE ARE ONE' has been supported by Sony Pictures Networks India and Kalyan Jewellers, through which the monthly ration of 1,00,000 households across the country will be funded.## Commenting on the initiative, N.P. Singh, Managing Director and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), said: "In trying times, we have to collectively front and face issues that affect the industry. So, as part of its CSR outreach, SPN has taken the initiative of working alongside Mr Amitabh Bachchan and Kalyan Jewellers to support the households of daily wage earners of the Indian film and television industry. SPN's support will ensure that at least 50,000 workers and their families have their home supplies for a month.## "This film made by Prasoon is very special since it has been virtually directed. Like-minded celebrities have come together in this short film."## Stay tuned...

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