Indian Idol fame Meiyang Change, who shared a disheartening incident when a few people called him coronavirus because of the way he looks, has now featured in a powerful video to give a message on casual racism. Reports of racism against people from the northeast and Indians of Chinese descent have been emerging during this nationwide lockdown. Sharing the video, actor-singer Chang revealed that ‘racism is no joke’.
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Indian film industry came together to bring a short film called Family for the viewers on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, superstar Amitabh Bachchan took to his social media to announce the film and revealed that the ‘made-at-home’ short film is to enlighten the viewers about the importance of staying home at this time. He also encouraged fans to be the warriors and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying indoors. He wrote, “When you see that the cause is greater than the idea you dreamt of .. there is just immense joy and gratitude for all my colleagues and friends in the making of this historic effort ! WE ARE ONE and WE SHALL OVERCOME ! Jai Hind !”
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British actress Honor Blackman, who became the oldest ‘Bond girl’ when she starred across Sean Connery in “Goldfinger”, has died of old-age complications at the age of 94, reports said on Monday
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Sony Pictures Networks on Monday announced that they will contribute a fund of Rs 100 million to support the daily wage workers in the media and entertainment industry impacted by the coronavirus lockdown. With all the television and movie productions coming to a halt since March 20, the media and entertainment industry is grappling with mass unemployment and the daily wage earners, which includes people like junior artistes, camera men, spot boys and light boys, are the worst hit, a release from SPN said.
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Preity Zinta is far away in Los Angeles with her husband Gene Goodenough. Never one to complain about her circumstances Preity is making the best of her prolonged isolation. When I catch up with Preity in LA she is as chirpy as ever. She says, “My husband and I have been home for 22 days now. It’s been tough but we are staying as positive and productive as we can.”
Preity is doing what she hardly gets a chance to do. “I’m learning a lot of new recipes from my mom in India. I learnt to make dosas and they turned out quite well, if I may say so myself.” But it’s not all food and no exercise for Preity in LA. “I do work-out with Gene at home. We are not stepping out to the gym. But we manage to do enough exercises at home to enjoy the dosa without feeling guilty.”
Preity also makes sure to keep with the news back home in India. She caught the Prime Minister light-a-candle-on-Sunday-night message on Friday morning late at night in LA. “I end up sleeping late as I’m watching the news in India at night and during the day here in the US.” She is concerned about the plight of the daily wage earner in India. “It’s a crazy time and my heart goes out to all those unfortunate people who don’t have food to eat and shelter over their heads. I wish I could do something for them.”
At the same time Preity is very proud of the administrative work-force in India which is working relentlessly to combat the Coronova. “It’s very heart-warming to see all the health care individuals and people that are working in essential services like cleaning and sanitation, banking, police, grocery, etc. They have shown so much courage and efficiency by being in the front lines when everyone else is sitting at home.”
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is social distancing proving to be, for you? For actors, who are usually always occupied with shoots, events and trips, such a long break is a new thing. No wonder Kartik Aaryan is dreaming about those good, old days when he would be mobbed in a matter of a minute!
In fact, he is also dreaming that he has found a vaccine to the dreadful Covid-19. Quite a wishful dream! The actor took to Instagram to share a video from one of his past film promotions wherein he is surrounded by the mob and greets them with plenty of flying kisses. “Aaj Sapna Aaya ki Mujhe Vaccine Mil Gayi,” he wrote.
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Kartik was shooting for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Jaipur when shoots of all entertainment products came to a halt, and he returned to Mumbai. Apart from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which also stars Kiara Advani and Tabu, Kartik will also be seen as one of the protagonists in Dostana 2, also featuring Janhvi Kapoor and debutant Lakshya.
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Tusshar Kapoor: “I’ve no time to rest. I am home-schooling my son Laksshya. He is almost 4 and he has homework from e-schooling daily. As for me, in a profession like ours a lot of work is done online, so that takes up the rest of the time every day.”
Sudhir Mishra (who has just lost his father): “I was in isolation with my aging parents. They both 90 years old. I realized catching the virus would be death for them. The thought of them being harmed kept me firmly indoors.”
Ram Gopal Varma: “I am in Hyderabad. This is the first time I am spending my time without a schedule. It is a scary thought to get up in the morning and not know what to do for the day. There are only so many films that you can see and so many books that you can read and so much of the news that you can watch. After a while you want to get back to work.”
Taapsee Pannu: “Actually the restlessness has not crept into my life as yet. I am taking it one day at a time and keeping myself occupied with household chores, cooking, talking to family and friends and learning new skills. I am not into binge-watching serials or reading books.”
Jitendra Kumar (web star and recently seen as Ayushmann Khurrana’s gay partner in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan): “I am keeping myself busy with yoga and cooking. But how much of that can one do? Though I’ve never been much of a social animal the isolation has begun to get to me. There is just so much that you can take of your own company. Even the cooking is no more enjoyable when you have to grind all the masala yourself, cut all the vegetables, knead the dough , cook and eat by yourself and then wash the vessels too. I have a new-found respect for those who do the work before and after the cooking.”
Anupam Kher: “I am keeping calm although I’ve never been without kaam (work) during the past 40 years. I am keeping myself from getting restless by reading the Bhagvat Gita.”
Shabana Azmi: “I am alternating between watching dreadful news and reading beautiful poetry, while my husband (poet-writer Javed Akhtar) is glued to the screen watching news and serials 24 hours. He is deeply disturbed by what is happening. As for me, the road accident which almost took my life in January taught me to be more tolerant about adversity. I was told by the doctors that I escaped by a miracle because the bleeding stopped one millimetre away from my skull.”
Manisha Koirala: “It is not difficult for me to be home-bound. During my cancer treatment I was home bound so this is another time to remind ourselves how fragile and vulnerable we all are. I am taking baby steps each day.. doing the right thing now and not counting days .We as a race are prisoners of our own mind.It dictates us. Habits dictates us. Now is the time to look at life differently.. New ways, a new normal.. I’ m enjoying spending time with my parents…cooking, gardening, cleaning, reading, being on the social media ,Skype chats etc.. Dhyan and pranayama,walks and work-outs with TRX and lightweights and of course Netflix. I was always a home bird so I had no difficulty staying home. Only concern was and is how to keep my parents, myself and my adorable staff healthy and happy at home.”
Adnan Sami: “Week 2 of the lockdown getting to me? Are you kidding?! I’ve been through two failed marriages and the ensuing divorce proceedings. This is nothing in comparison.”
Saif Ali Khan: “We should overcome this soon. I am getting a bit fed up.”
Sidharth Shukla: “Enough sleep enough movies. Now what? A certain amount of anxiety has set in.”
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Arjun Kapoor has come out to support and help those in need amidst the coronavirus crisis in India. 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).
Arjun announced this on his social media through a detailed note on these five contributions that he has already made. He says, “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.”
Arjun joins a list of Bollywood bigwigs 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 says in his note, “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.”
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Arjun Kapoor is the latest celebrity to donate to the PM Cares fund that has been set up to fight against the coronavirus. The actor has also donated undisclosed amount to other trusts and charities such as the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, GiveIndia, The Wishing Factory and Federation of Western India Cine Employees. Arjun Kapoor in his statement said, “India is in the midst of a crisis and as responisble citizens we need to do our bit for our fellow brothers and sisters in need”.
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Producer Karim Morani, who bankrolled Chennai Express, has revealed that his daughter Shaza Morani has tested positive for Coronavirus. The producer revealed that she has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.
The Morani brothers (Aly, Karim, and Mohamed) live with their families at Juhu. After the COVID-19 diagnosis, their houses have been kept under lockdown. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials will reach the Morani household on April 6 to check the rest of the family members to check if they are showing any symptoms.
Karim sent out text messages to people whom he knows in the vicinity. His message reads, “Dear All, Shaza, my daughter, has tested COVID-19 positive without any symptoms at all, although she has been in isolation and not mingled with any foreign travellers. Since we are all law-abiding citizens, it is my duty to inform the authorities and you all, being in the closest proximity to you. We are admitting her to isolation in Nanavati Hospital. The municipal authorization committee will come to talk to you tomorrow (6th April) morning at 10.30 a.m. for briefing all and checking if anyone has any symptoms. Please do as you feel deem fit. We are sorry to cause this inconvenience. Would request to keep it confidential please, for all of us.”
Karim Morani has been co-producer on several Shah Rukh Khan’s projects including Happy New Year, Chennai Express, Dilwale and Ra.One.
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