"It’s been 10 years but it just feels like I started off yesterday – the journey is so fresh in my mind" – Jacqueline Fernandez

How are you spending your time during these times of isolation?
I love spending time with oneself. And, this time of isolation is letting to me do that. Even though at home, I am trying to be very productive in doing things that I love the most – yoga, self-care and self-love. People call me happy and vibrant may be because I find happiness in the minutest things I do. I just hope everyone is safe and this prevalent time just ends soon.

Congratulations you have completed ten years in Bollywood. How do you view your journey so far?
I feel blessed to be a part of an industry that a lot of people dream of. Wow, it’s been 10 years but it just feels like I started off yesterday – the journey is so fresh in my mind. I’ll be short on words to describe my journey but I’ll say one thing that it has been amazing and the journey has taught me so much all along. I feel like I belong here and I wouldn’t want to have it any other way.

We haven’t seen much of you on-screen lately why are you lying low. Is it the calm before the proverbial storm?
I had taken some time off to focus on my craft and learn new skills. I was taking projects as per my convenience and what in terms of quality and learning I want to seek more. I just was a part of a music video which recently released. Everyone seems to have liked and now, steadily you will see more of me on various platforms. I am excited for all the forthcoming projects.

How do you see the changes within the Indian film industry since you came in with Aladin?
Not much changes actually. The industry has always been very welcoming of newcomers and has, respected people who have proved their worth with sheer talent and hard work. The difference that I now see is in terms of content. A lot of quality driven content is now being made and the platform of viewership is no longer restricted to the big screen. What matters is that, the end product should reach the audiences. This shift in this ideology is what I love the most.

As a single woman in the entertainment industry have you faced harassment of any sort? If yes, how did you cope with it?
I have actually not faced any harassment of any sort and hence, I don’t think I would be the right person to comment on this.

What is your advice to girls and women who come to the Indian entertainment industry from the outside like you did?
I have always believed that hard work and talent finds its way even through the darkest tunnel. Keep dreaming and believe in your dreams. This is what I would like to convey to every person who dreams of being a part of this industry, that self-belief and hard work will earn you everything. The process may be different for everyone but the outcome will be one to cherish. So guys and girls have faith and embark on this beautiful journey with complete confidence.

Tell me about your future plans? Is it true you are doing a Telugu film with Pawan Kalyan?
Well, there is a lot in store for future. Ha ha! But, I can’t really talk about the upcoming projects since the announcements are in the pipeline. You will hear soon once the official announcements are made. Hopefully soon. Fingers crossed.

Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez shows us how Yoga, with inversions is the best pick for quarantine to stay fit

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Should Ramayan actors receive royalty? Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Moti Sagar react

Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan when it was first telecast fetched no substantial monetary rewards for the actors. In fact one of the actors on the show confidentially divulged that the actors were paid “a pittance” for their participation in the year-long series. Now when the series has acquired renewed fame some kind of remunerative compensation seems legitimate to actors who gave a year of their lives to Ramayan.

Should Ramayan actors receive royalty Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Moti Sagar react

Says Dipika Chikhlia who played Sita, “I think we should get royalty. We had no money when we shot (the serial). But also now (we haven’t been given any monetary compensation). Arun Govil who played Rama agrees with Ms Chikhlia. “There was little money back then. Now when the series has had a hugely successful re-run some royalty seems right. Yes, why not?”

Moti Sagar, the son of the Ramayan producer-director Ramanand Sagar says, “I think this issue should be addressed to Doordarshan who hold the telecast rights of our serial. We (the Sagar production house) paid what we had to when the serial was made. Now it is up to Doordarshan to look into this matter. If the artistes are saying they should get royalty, then they must have reason to feel that way. How can I say anything about it?”

The Sagars are pleased with the attention that Ramayan has got. Says Moti Sagar, “After Ramayan, Doordarshan is showing our Shri Krishna. It gives us Sagars great pleasure that the young generations of our country are being familiarized with our religion and heritage through our serials. And now because of the popularity and success of Ramayan, our war film 1971 , directed by my son Amrit Sagar and released in 2007, which we downloaded on our YouTube channel has got an unprecedented viewership,” says Moti Sagar. Maybe the actors of 1971 should start seeking compensation too.

Also Read: “I didn’t watch Ramayan to find faults; I loved every shot every moment”, says Arun Govil

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BTS singer V shares another stay at home challenge as he indulges in impromptu singing session

BTS is a band that keeps on giving! The South Korean septet is busy with their next album already, but they have also been interacting with fans every single day via various mediums so that their fans continue to stay motivated and positive during this time.

BTS singer V shares another stay at home challenge as he indulges in impromptu singing session

BTS singer V is back with yet another #StayAtHomeChallenge. Previously, he was seen grooving in front of his TV screen on 50s version of the song ‘Closer’ by The Chainsmokers and Halsey. And now, he indulged himself in some impromptu singing with the help of musician NIve. Sharing a couple of videos on their official account, V said that indulge in songs that you could hum away even when they don’t make sense.

V recently revealed that he has composed a couple of songs already and will reveal it when the time is right. Meanwhile, he also teased about BTS working on a new album. Their last LP ‘Map Of The Soul: 7’ released on February 21, 2020.

 

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ALSO READ: BTS members Suga, Jin and Jimin turn it up on ‘Happy’, ‘Havana’, ‘Con Calma’, ‘Rasputin’ and it will make you get up and just dance! 

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Arjun Kapoor hosts charity sale of his personal closet for animals affected by lockdown

Arjun Kapoor has come forward massively to lend his helping hand in support of the affected due to coronavirus. The actor has donated to the PM-CARES Fund, Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, The Wishing Factory and Bollywood’s Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and also gone on a virtual date for GiveIndia to raise enough funds to feed the families of 300 daily wage earners for a month! Now, the actor has come forward to support the cause of looking after stray animals during the nationwide lockdown and is hosting a charity sale of his personal closet!

Arjun Kapoor hosts charity sale of his personal closet for animals affected by lockdown

This endeavour has him sifting through his closet, picking out some of his most cherished pieces, and photographing each piece himself to host an online charity sale. His fans can choose from sunglasses and caps to shoes and tees, and proceeds will fund food and water for hungry and thirsty stray animals that are affected by the lockdown.

“I have been doing my best to support as many organizations I can in this crucial hour of need. Whilst we are battling with the pandemic, we must also not forget to be humane to the animals that need our help. Since the lockdown began, there’s been a staggering increase in animals starving on streets because their usual sources of food – like our street stalls and restaurants – have closed,” says Arjun.

The actor adds, “In my small way, I am supporting the efforts for World For All, which is providing food and water to stray animals during this lockdown and I’m putting up for sale some pieces from my closet in an online fundraiser. The sale proceeds will entirely go to them. So, I hope people will join me in supporting this important cause.”

All these pieces from his wardrobe are available at SaltScout.com, a social enterprise that raises funds for social causes through online sales. Proceeds will support World For All, which has been feeding hundreds of strays since the lockdown began.

A statement from World for All read, “Times are uncertain for human beings around the world. While we understand the importance of social distancing, the fear and confusion that stray animals are facing is unimaginable. Animals on the street are struggling more than ever as the scraps they would survive on thanks to restaurants and kind strangers have dwindled. There are countless stray animals dying of hunger all over the world as we fight to survive this global crisis. The animals have only distress and confusion about why their regular meals aren’t being provided, and why no one comes forward to rescue them when they call for help.”

Arjun is in awe of how World for All’s staff is working overtime, feeding animals through their ambulance service while regularly sanitizing their ambulance and providing safety equipment, including masks and gloves, to their field staff.

ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor digs out a priceless throwback picture on his ‘natkhat balak’ Varun Dhawan’s birthday

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Karan Johar’s quirky tribute to Rishi Kapoor in ‘Main Shayar To Nahi’ song gets daughter Riddhima’s attention

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has been entertaining the masses amid lockdown with the adorable videos of his kids Yash and Roohi in a series called “Lockdown With The Johars.” However, he recently realized what’s wrong with sharing the videos which show the privileges of celebrities while others are fighting and battling with the pandemic. Moving away from this, he recently shared a hilarious video of himself being face-mapped in place of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on the popular song Main Shayar To Nahin. Mind you, it’s so perfect it will seem convincing just as the original one.

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Deepika Padukone looks cheerful as she video calls her best friends amid lockdown

Bollywood celebrities are staying in touch with their friends and family via video calls amid nationwide lockdown. Just like everyone, they are staying indoors and urging their fans to follow the protocol to flatten the curve amid Coronavirus pandemic. Deepika Padukone has been spending her time with Ranveer Singh and trying her hand in cooking.

Deepika Padukone looks cheerful as she video calls her best friends amid lockdown

But, she is also missing her best friends. She shared a photo from her recent video call with her childhood friends Divya Narayan and Sneha Ramchander. The three of them are seen beaming with joy. She simply captioned it with heart emoji and #forever hashtag.

 

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❤️ #forever @divya_narayan4 @sneha_ramachander

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone will be next starring in 83 alongside Ranveer Singh. She has also signed Shakun Batra’s next with Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi. The actress will also star in the Hindi remake of The Intern.

ALSO READ: Deepika Padukone’s conversation with WHO Director General on mental health shelved indefinitely

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Kylie Jenner turns up the heat in a tiny string bikini as Mary J. Blige’s ‘Be Without You’ plays in the background

Beauty Moghul Kylie Jenner is setting the internet on fire but ensuring that her skin remains protected too. The 22-year-old Keeping Up with the Kardashian star shared a sultry video on her Instagram on Monday to promote her Kylie Skin brand.

Kylie Jenner turns up the heat in a tiny string bikini as Mary J. Blige's 'Be Without You' plays in the background

In a video shared on Instagram, she is seen in a tiny black two-piece string bikini as she lounges on the pool chair. She is seen spraying the product from her brand. Meanwhile, you also hear Mary J. Blige’s ‘Be Without You’ playing in the background. “it’s getting hot out here @kylieskin,” Jenner captioned the video.

Kylie Jenner turns up the heat in a tiny string bikini as Mary J. Blige's 'Be Without You' plays in the background

Earlier on Monday, Kylie shared a series of photos on Instagram flaunting her Dior ensemble and white hightop sneakers. “happy monday,” she wrote.

 

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Earlier this month, it was announced that Forbes released the list of world’s billionaires in which the 22-year-old was revealed to be topping the list for another year. She is worth $1 billion.

 

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ALSO READ: HOT! Kylie Jenner soaks in the sun flaunting her curves in beige bikini amid quarantine period

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Neil Nitin Mukesh on the return of the corona survivor in his building

Last week the high-rise apartment block where actor Neil Nitin Mukesh stays was sealed off after a young girl tested positive. On Sunday the girl returned home cured. The entire building gave her a royal welcome.

Neil Nitin Mukesh on the return of the corona survivor in his building

Says Neil, “We are all elated that she is back. All of us celebrated her safe return. She had a warm welcome back home. Without a doubt the managing committee and the entire society have followed the norms brilliantly and looked after each other. Daily essentials are being taken care of and the entire managing committee is on top of everything. Hats off to them to handle the needs of more than 600 families. The security is strong and there is a list of strong guidelines sent out to all residents to follow. For our safety and the safety of others, it’s best we do that.”

Neil has a little baby girl who finds it hard to stay indoors uninterrupted for so long. Says Neil, “Through the day she needs some sort of entertainment. We keep her busy with books from the time she is up in the morning till about lunch time. Post lunch we keep her active by playing a sport with her so she gets tired. She sleeps post that till about 5:30 pm, post which is the difficult time because then she demands to go down seeing the garden from our window. So we need to engage her with other errands. So we try diverting her attention. For a while in the day she gets to see her favourite Cocomelon. She is 1 year 7 months old. But she has learnt colours, animal names, shapes, and even some nursery rhymes that she loves singing in her gibberish style.”

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal, Neil Nitin Mukesh’s building quarantined

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Jennifer Winget on Beyhadh 2 ending abruptly, says there will be better days for us

In a recent statement made by the channel, it was revealed that the Jennifer Winget and Shivin Narang starrer show Beyhadh 2 will not air after the lockdown. The news, undoubtedly, left the fans devastated as they wished to see a MayRa reunion on screen. Even though the show was going to be a finite series, they had expected to get a closure which would eventually lead to Maya and Rudra being together. However, due to multiple reasons, the channel has decided to discontinue Beyhadh 2 along with two other shows post lockdown.

Jennifer Winget on Beyhadh 2 ending abruptly, says there will be better days for us

After a lot of speculation regarding the show’s future, Jennifer Winget has addressed the situation and it is confirmed that the plug has been pulled on the show. Jennifer Winget in her recent interaction with a daily confirmed that Beyhadh 2 will no longer air on television, however, being the one to look at the brighter side, she says that she’s sure something better will come out of this and that there are better days ahead of us. She further said that the show was so loved and followed and Maya’s character was really close to her heart, not giving it a proper end is sad. But, she hopes that the fans will understand the situation and circumstances.

Jennifer also revealed that they were planning to pull the plug next month anyway and given the current scenario, it would have been difficult for the team to make it to the end. She says it was a logical thing to do since it was a matter of the team’s safety without which, there would be nothing possible.

As heartbreaking as it is for Beyhadh 2 to be axed without notice, we’re hoping to see Jennifer Winget create magic with her next project super soon!

Also Read: Jennifer Winget, Shivin Narang, Ashish Chowdhry starrer Beyhadh 2 ends abruptly, fans express their displeasure

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ND Studio owner forgoes rent for Arjun Rampal’s The Battle of Bhima Koregaon amid lockdown

Showbiz has taken a huge fall due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Ever since the lockdown was announced in March earlier this year, the studios have shut down productions of their films. This has led to losses as the sets that were already built, remain unused indefinitely.

ND Studio owner forgoes rent for Arjun Rampal's The Battle of Bhima Koregaon amid lockdown

ND Studio owner Nitin Desai has forgone the rent for his studio in Karjat amid lockdown. Arjun Rampal was filming his Marathi project The Battle of Bhima Koregaon in Karjat when the lockdown was announced. Three villages and a huge battlefield were created at the studio for the filming. Due to lockdown, that remains unused.

Nitin Desai said that he is not the only one suffering losses at the time. He said that he can’t expect people to pay rent when the whole world has come to a standstill. He further said that he will also appeal to other studios to follow the same protocol maybe.

Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal couldn’t return to Mumbai amid lockdown. So he is staying at his Karjat home along with girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades and son Arik.

ALSO READ: Arjun Rampal, girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades and son Arik secure in Karjat amid lockdown

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