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COVID-19: Rishi Kapoor says India must declare Emergency, gets trolled
2265 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19: Rishi Kapoor says India must declare Emergency, gets trolled

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The government of India must declare Emergency to battle the coronavirus outbreak, Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor opined. Many on social media, however, don't like the idea.## Kapoor took to Twitter to express his views. "Dear fellow Indians. We must and have to declare an EMERGENCY. Look at what's happening all over the country! If the TV is to believed, people are beating policemen and medical staff! There is no other way to contain the situation. It is only good for all of us. Panic is setting in," he tweeted.## However, instead of agreeing with him, most users trolled the actor for his views.## One user asked: "How will emergency solve an issue, lockdown won't?"## Another user commented: "Sir it's not so easy...we have no plan for poor on how they will survive."## A user trolled: "Thank you, Can people of Mumbai build a 70 M high wall around his house to make Rishi Kapoor happy and get a feel of emergency."## Despite the actor warning netizens not to make fun of his lifestyle recently, users again commented about his alleged alcohol consumption.## One user commented: "Alcohol does result in perception troubles. Sober up, Mr. Kapoor.## Another user shared: "Alcohol and alcohol withdrawal both cause trouble. Pick one."## Another user suggested: "Don't take him seriously on his after 9 pm tweets."## Recently, after a section of netizens jocularly enquired about his stock of alcohol for the lockdown period, Rishi Kapoor had furiously tweeted: "Anyone cracking jokes about my country or on my lifestyle, will be deleted. Be aware and warned. This is a serious matter. Help us to tide over the situation."## However, it seems the trolls are not in the mood to give up.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Deepika's travel idea amid COVID-19 lockdown has netizens in splits
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika's travel idea amid COVID-19 lockdown has netizens in splits

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone on Friday shared a meme about how one can go from one room to another in their houses if they want to 'travel' amid coronavirus lockdown.## "Looking at the map for some weekend travel ideas... #travel #home" The picture is a layout of an apartment," Deepika wrote on Instagram.## The meme has a photo of a house floor plan.## Reacting to the post, a user commented: "So relatable."## Another one commented: "hahaha. we all are doing the same."## Deepika has been posting a couple of videos and pictures on Instagram showing how she is spending time during the lockdown. In one of the images, she is seen enjoying eating a chocolate Dessert.## On the work front, Deepika will be seen sharing screen space with her husband Ranveer Singh in "'83".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Shreyas Talpade's pet brings emotional peace during COVID-19
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Shreyas Talpade's pet brings emotional peace during COVID-19

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade feels that at a time when people are forced to stay indoors, pets can take over the job to keep the family calm.## "There are innumerable benefits that come with having a pet, including making you responsible and committed," said Shreyas.## The actor, who recently became a father, says he finds magic in his 10-year-old labrador.## "Since the time Aadya was born, Don has started demanding more attention. So he's no longer the calm dog that he used to be and really keeps us on our toes!", said Shreyas, who finds his day spent between his dog and his new baby.## "But jokes apart, when Don sits quietly near me, he calms me down completely. I keep petting him and in a couple of minutes I start feeling the change within," he added.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Shibani Kashyap's new tune: 'Corona ko hai harana'
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Shibani Kashyap's new tune: 'Corona ko hai harana'

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) At a time when people across the globe are finding ways to bust COVID-19 anxiety, singer Shibani Kashyap, popular for songs like "Sajnaa aa bhi jaa" and "Zinda hoon main", has written, composed and sung "Corona ko hai harana".## The foot-tapping track focuses on precautions that people need to take in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the importance of social distancing.## " 'Corona ko hai harana' is a song about what needs to be done to win this war against the virus. It can also be perceived as a song that motivates and encourages people to stay home irrespective of the constraints and inconvenience it causes," she said.## "In the larger picture, these measures will go a long way in preventing any dire consequences. I hope people enjoy the song during this lockdown period and it can bring a smile on their faces," she added.## India has so far reported over 700 coronavirus positive cases.## Stay tuned...

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Badshah: It's time for India to be heard globally
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Badshah: It's time for India to be heard globally

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Rapper Badshah feels it is time for India to be heard globally and says that he will continue pursuing his focus on putting Indian Music on the world stage.## Badshah, known for hits such as "DJ wale babu", "Tareefan", "Pagal" and "Garmi", has introduced a new version of himself -- Badshah 2.0 -- and also changed his twitter username to the same.## With Badshah 2.0, the rapper said that he is ready to tell a new story.## "I will continue pursuing my focus on putting Indian Music on a world stage. I strongly believe it's time for India to be heard globally," Badshah told IANS.## As Badshah 2.0, he has released "Genda Phool", the video of which will feature actress Jacqueline Fernandez. The song, which comes with a Bengali touch, is themed around Durga Pujo and is directed by Sneha Shetty Kohli.## Badshah says: " ‘Genda Phool' is my attempt to pick up a part of my Indian culture and present it to the world in all its glory. The long-forgotten instrument Dotara, the folk language and melody, the colors, the dance, the flowers in the video. I truly believe these are aspects of India that are gorgeous and should be represented, to make people Groove to a whole new groove and just be happy".## "This is the first time I have played with a new language on my single. The instrumentation has been kept as folk as it can be. In fact, the original instrument where the song starts is called a DoTara, it's a two-string instrument that was used by the Bauls of Bengal, when they used to travel from village to village, singing their stories. ‘Genda Phool' is an amalgamation of folk melody with urban tunes and programming and has one purpose - To make you dance," he added.## Asked what's next for him, he said: "A brand new sound. A brand new presentation for my live performances. Some great new music. And a constant prayer for the world to be safe and be back.on its feet soon."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Pankaj Tripathi reminisces about his theatre days
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Pankaj Tripathi reminisces about his theatre days

March 27 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been earning laurels with every role. Today, he is considered one of the most versatile actors in the industry. According to him, it's theatre that helped him to become successful artiste.## On World Theatre Day, Pankaj recalled how he grew up watching plays and how he got admitted to National School of Drama, Delhi.## "I didn't know what I was made for but I knew I had a connection with acting. I went on to reluctantly do a hotel management course, but in my heart there was a passion ignited for acting. I didn't enjoy anything else as much and couldn't be consistent at other things. I started doing plays in Patna but the culture for performance arts wasn't there. The pay was measly.## "I knew I had to pursue NSD. Initially I was rejected twice but turned out to be lucky the third time. It was Andha Kuan that was my trigger. Had I never watched that, I wouldn't have known how wonderful the world of stories is. It made me want to train in acting. Till then it was a hobby but after that, I was a new person who studied hard to get here," Pankaj said.## His life changed after watching the play, "Andha Kuan".## "My life completely changed after watching the play Andha Kuan, it had a powerful monologue by actress Pramita Jaiswal, listening to that monologue I started to cry.## " It was then I realized that how powerful this medium drama is. I never experienced anything such before in my life. It prompted me strongly within to pursue acting as a profession even more," Pankaj added.## Pankaj started his journey in Hindi filmdom with a blink-and-miss role in movies such as "Run" (2004) and later made an impact with his craft only with roles in "Gangs Of Wasseypur", "Sacred Games" and "Mirzapur".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Here's why Kajol loves wearing sarees
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Here's why Kajol loves wearing sarees

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Be it off-screen or on-screen, actress Kajol has often seen wearing sarees. She says the six-yard outfit makes her feel more comfortable.## "I do love western outfits, but saree makes you stand apart in a crowd and I find them to be more comfortable and I prefer wearing a saree at every event possible.## "I have a different kind of attachment to sarees, so I keep purchasing them. And yes, I do have a substantial saree collection in which I am in love with," Kajol expressed her love for sarees.## On the work front, Kajol recently wooed the audience with the short film, titled "Devi". She will also be seen making her Netflix debut in "Tribhanga".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri to conduct online masterclasses
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri to conduct online masterclasses

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Owing to the outbreak of COVID-19, when social distancing is a mandatory practice, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has decided to utilize the nationwide lockdown period of 21 days in a productive manner by conducting online masterclasses.## "I have decided to conduct these free masterclasses every alternate day till the time we are quarantined. My idea is to help people learn new skills and also to use their time creatively. Else the entire society will get into depression. Everyone has stories but they don't know how to tell these stories. My goal is to ensure that by April 15 at least a couple of housewives and 5-6 young people end up making short films sitting in their homes without spending a penny," Agnihotri said.## Earlier, the filmmaker had declared that intention to sell paintings to raise money for daily wage workers.## "There are a lot of people in the industry whose livelihood has been affected. I will sell these paintings for them," he had said.## Stay tuned...

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Honey Singh: People nowadays get offended too quickly
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Honey Singh: People nowadays get offended too quickly

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Pop star-composer Yo Yo Honey Singh says staying away from the industry for two to three years never made him nervous about losing it.## Asked about the fear of someone taking their place, he said: "I don't want to outdo anyone's thought, but staying away from the industry for two-three years never made me nervous or fear of losing it. The time, I was away from 2017 till now, I composed 60 songs."## "And I never felt out of the scene, because people were still grooving to my songs and loving my work. I am in the hearts and DNA of my audience, and no one changes that," he added.## The singer has been vocal about his struggles with bipolar disorder and alcoholism.## "I never let negativity reach me or any other aspect of my life, may it be songs, personal life or health. Talking about my health was a way of keeping my larger family and fans informed on my phase of life. I have written songs on my experience; they are more serious and philosophical. I will release the songs to tell my story to people," he said.## Talking about his journey as a person, the singer said: "Early years of my career, I stretched and exerted myself extensively and I knew it would eventually affect my health. I have changed myself and my routine completely. Akshay (Kumar) sir is a huge inspiration for me. I wake up early, I give myself time to do my tasks and not rush myself into it."## Recollecting his experience touring with Shah Rukh Khan in Australia, Honey Singh said: "We went on an Australia tour with Shah Rukh Khan and there were protests against me performing, saying that I promote alcohol. Shah Rukh sir stepped in and said that if I don't come, then this tour won't happen at all. After the show, we were partying in my room and that's when I wrote the song - ‘Chaar bottle vodka'. We made Shah Rukh listen to the track and he asked what kind of song is this and we said, this is about the 4 bottles of vodka that we finished last night'."## The "Loca" hitmaker feels people now get offended easily.## "I think people nowadays get offended too quickly. As much I support the freedom of expression, I still think that you get judged on every single thing. In the past, we had songs like 'Mehbooba mehbooba', 'Choli ke peeche kya hai', 'Chumma chumma' and more, but they never got discussed of being morally correct or not. As an artist, it becomes difficult to please the audience at large and be creative at the same time."## The singer shared his thoughts in an episode of "By Invite Only", which airs on zoom.## The singer isn't against the current remix trend and said: "I think everyone is original. Even though they are making a remix, they are all original".## In a fun quickie session, Honey Singh said: "If I would be single, would take Alia Bhatt on a date with me". When quizzed about one Bollywood actor who is overrated, Honey gave a witty response: "Himesh Reshammiya."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Manushi Chhillar roped in by home state Haryana to spread COVID-19 awareness
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Manushi Chhillar roped in by home state Haryana to spread COVID-19 awareness

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Former Miss World Mansuhi Chhillar, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut in "Prithviraj" opposite Akshay Kumar, has been roped in to spread the message of self-isolation and social-distancing among people of her home state Haryana amid the outbreak of COVID-19. She has been roped in by the Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar for the initiative.## Manushi will be posting videos requesting the people of Haryana to stay at home to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.## Manushi says: "The whole of India is in a state of crisis and it is my duty as a citizen of this country to raise as much awareness as possible among my fellow countrymen about the coronavirus pandemic. My roots are in Haryana and I'm hugely responsible to raise my voice on things that affect my brothers and sisters of the state."## The former beauty queen hopes that the video reaches out to everyone and helps raise more awareness about COVID-19.## "There is an urgent and immediate need to self-isolate and socially distance ourselves to save lives and we should all respect the all India lockdown that is in place to curb the virus."## In a video directed at the people of Haryana, Manushi says: "We all know that coronavirus has pushed us to a state of immense crisis. And together we will need to fight it, we will need to stop it."## She also called for the citizens of the state to act responsibly and respect the all India lockdown order given by the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi.## She said: "We will need to unite and act responsibly. I'm staying at home. I'm social distancing to protect myself and everyone I love and care for. You should also stay at home and self-isolate.## "India is on lockdown and you will need to respect that. It is the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives. You and only you have the power to save the nation. Be responsible. Be a citizen that India is counting on."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Akshay Kumar: Right now those who stay at home are the only superstars
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar: Right now those who stay at home are the only superstars

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Tiger Shroff is a promising actor and has the potential to become a superstar, feels Akshay Kumar. However, the Bollywood actor is of the opinion that the label of "superstar" in the current situation can only be given to those people who are staying at home ensuring their and their family's safety.## Akshay's words come at a time when the entire nation is witnessing a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.## It all started when trade analyst Joginder Tuteja tweeted a video where he speaks about how Tiger Shroff is set to be a superstar with his upcoming movies like "Rambo", "Heropanti 2" and "Baaghi 4".## Reacting to his tweet, Akshay Kumar wrote: "Absolutely in agreement with you on this Joginder, @iTIGERSHROFF is going great guns but at this time the one and only superstar is the one who will stay at home ensuring his and his family's safety. Urging each one of you to be a superstar."## Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is repeatedly urging citizens to cooperate with the government during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.## In a recent video shared on social media, the actor said: "Have some people lost it? Who all are not understanding the meaning of lockdown? Lockdown means you are supposed to stay at home, with your family and not roaming around in the streets. Are you trying to show how brave you are by stepping out? It is not going to help. You will end up landing in the hospital and affect your family as well. Nobody will be safe if you behave in a careless manner."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Richa Chadha attacks hotel for holding elderly couple 'captive'
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Richa Chadha attacks hotel for holding elderly couple 'captive'

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha recently used her social media presence to highlight the plight of an elderly couple who were allegedly being held against their will at a hotel in Gurugram, despite testing negative for COVID-19.## In a series of tweets, Richa has made a case against Lemon Tree Hotels in Gurugram, according to a report in hindustantimes.com. Later, however, she said that the matter had been resolved by the hotel.## "@LemonTreeHotels Aerocity, Delhi: Gurugram, has held 2 ppl captive for the past 5 days, despite the doctor allowing them to go home and self-quarantine. They're in their late 60s, the man is severely diabetic. His sugar has risen, he's gone into keto-acidosis, could go into a coma," wrote @RichaChadha.## She added: "If urgent medical help is not provided. Do you want people to die, @LemonTreeHotels? @HaryanaPolice27 @cmohry please look into this urgently. You are a service industry, not a hospital. If anything happens to them, there's a big lawsuit coming your way. Get them out now."## According to Richa's tweets, the couple tested negative at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. "If you can't let them go, please provide medical assistance. As of now, even medical professionals from @LemonTreeHotels don't want to examine him because of COVID stigma. @SatyendarJain @DelhiPolice," she wrote.## The website reports Richa as saying later that the matter had been resolved. "Thank you to each and every one of you who amplified this tweet. Reached someone at @LemonTreeHotels, says the center is now using their hotels as facilities. Either way, medical help is on its way to the senior citizens. All this happened, because of a tweet thread... but, but take a pause to think. I am a privileged person, with access to tech, relative social media influence. What does the common man do at a time like this? Hamara ye haal to unka kya hoga? Sigh! Thanks, tweeple. Prayers seem to be the best bet, in these uncertain times," she wrote.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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