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Dia Mirza goes Insta live with celebrities for a cause
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Dia Mirza goes Insta live with celebrities for a cause

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress-producer Dia Mirza's digital session, "#DownToEarthWithDee", will feature celebrity guests who share a common love for nature. The session will be held every Wednesday.## Dia's first conversation with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar dwelt on a number of things, from their shared love for nature to how they are both dealing with the lockdown.## On choosing Zoya as her first guest on "#DownToEarthWithDee", Dia said: "Zoya and I have been talking wildlife, conservation, ecological balance, stories and more for years. She is one of the most well-informed, empathetic, passionate, fun, articulate and talented people I know."## During the chat on Wednesday, Zoya elaborated on how the artist's community is always deeply affected by circumstances and is responsible for sharing observations of life and feelings through all mediums of their expressions. "This lockdown is going to alter the world. We will witness these shared experiences permeate into our narratives," the filmmaker said.## Dia's second chat friend was Shreya. "Shreya is an incredible artist and human being who has brought so much joy to our lives with her amazing voice. She is also someone who has always made time for wildlife and nature," Dia said.## Shreya shared a few insights into her early days. "Owing to my childhood spent in a little township of Rajasthan, I am very grateful for the peace and minimalism I experienced which made my musical sense better. From the rustling of trees to the sound of the wind, the animals and birds, it is something I definitely miss now that I live in Mumbai."## Commenting on the current scenario, she added: "With the lockdown, people are realizing that nature has always been here and we have just stopped listening and looking."## Dia has lined up more guests for her Wednesday rendezvous.## She believes the discussions on "#DownToEarthWithDee" will inspire people as they foster a relationship with nature.## "I hope these conversations on '#DownToEarthWithDee' every Wednesday will help all those seeking ways to live in better harmony with nature despite living in cities. I hope they find some magic, inspiration, and solutions in our conversations,'' Dia said.## Stay tuned...

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Johnny Lever's hilarious warning to coronavirus
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Johnny Lever's hilarious warning to coronavirus

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Comedian Johnny Lever has been doing his best to lighten up the mood of people in the midst of coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, he uploaded a hilarious video on social media in which he is seen giving warning to the deadly virus.## "Corona...ab tera rona shuru hojaega .. aisa bhagega tu ...bhagega tu corona ..mangega na tu paani...India me ghusne ki kar baitha jo tu naadani. . Teri maregi nani...hum Hindustani" Johny said in the video.## Sharing the video on Twitter, Johny wrote: "Warning to #corona Warning ...#humhindustani #IndiaFightsCarona #GharBaithoIndia #covid19."## And it seems Johny's warning has left netizens in splits.## A user commented: "Hahaha. Super sir."## Another one wrote: "What an actor, it made me laugh a lot."## Stay tuned...

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Purab Kohli has 'fully recovered' from COVID-19
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Purab Kohli has 'fully recovered' from COVID-19

London, April 10 (IANS) Actor Purab Kohli on Friday took to social media and assured fans that he and his family have fully recovered from a bout of the novel coronavirus.## "Thank you all... you lovely people for your warms wishes... we really left a strong bolt of love come our way. Rest assured we are very well and fully recovered now," Purab wrote.## He also urged people to "stay indoors".## "Yes, it's hard! But first, we need to put the brakes on this pandemic, and then we have to conserve energy and rest our bodies and build strength. God forbid if you do catch the virus, your body which is the real weapon against this virus will need loads of energy to fight it."## Purab also thanked all those who are working day and night to protect the world from the deadly virus.## "A big shout out to all the frontline workers and health workers around the world who are risking their own health and the health of families to serve us all. Bless them.## "This is a photo of us in Coonoor last year while I was filming Out of love. Also, a reminder to me of the good times to come once we beat this problem as #OneWorld #FightAgainstCorona," Purab added, sharing a throwback picture that shows him sharing smiles with his wife Lucy, daughter Inaya and son Osian.## Stay tuned...

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Dilip Kumar thanks fans for their prayers and wishes on Shab-e-baraat
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Dilip Kumar thanks fans for their prayers and wishes on Shab-e-baraat

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The legendary Dilip Kumar took to Twitter to express gratitude to fans for their wishes and prayers on Shab-e-baraat.## Sharing a picture of himself, he wrote: "Thank you for all your prayers and duas on #Shab_e_baraat. My heartfelt prayers for all of you too."## Fans flooded the 97-year-old Bollywood icon's post wishing him well, and praying for him.## "Lots of prayer for you Allah khush Rakhe sir," a fan commented.## Another fan wrote: "Sir, wish you health and happiness always."## As the nation is experiencing a lockdown owing to the COVID 19 pandemic, the veteran actor recently took to Twitter to share a message urging citizens to stay at home.## He wrote: "I urge you to #StayHomeSaveLives during this #COVID19pandemic## Dawa bhi, dua bhi## Auron se faslaa bhi## Ghareeb ki khidmat## Kamzor ki seva bhi..."## Stay tuned...

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Ayushmann Khurrana salutes frontline warriors with special poem
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Ayushmann Khurrana salutes frontline warriors with special poem

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has expressed his gratitude to the COVID frontline warriors reciting a poem he wrote for them.## "This is for all the Frontline Warriors -- fighting for us, saving us, risking their lives for us and our families against coronavirus," he tweeted along with the video.## "Have written these words to express my gratitude. I salute you. India salutes you. Jai Hind," he added.## He starts the poem by highlighting the plight of a shop owner, and people residing in the buildings which have been sealed amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.## Through the poem, he stressed that the situation is a "collective karma of humankind".## The actor saluted the spirit of people working hard to ensure essential services reach people, healthcare officials, police and people working hard towards making it a clean and sanitized environment.## He urged people to give respect to the frontline warriors, once this is over, saying "koi kaam chotha nahi hota yeh baat apne paale bandh lena".## Ayushmann also said that they are the true stars as he mentioned: "Mujh jaise Bollywood hero hain bas naam ke". The actor said that they can give money, and help them in the fight, but they are the true fighters.## He ended the video saying that while frontline warriors have to face and fight the battle against this deadly virus and all we have to do is stay at home.## Stay tuned...

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Here's how Varun will celebrate once COVID-19 pandemic ends
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Here's how Varun will celebrate once COVID-19 pandemic ends

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan has shared how he will celebrate once the COVID-19 pandemic ends.## The actor took to Instagram to post a video, in which a chubby kid is happily dancing away. Though one can't understand the lyrics, the video leaves behind a positive vibe.## "Once this ends I will celebrate like this," Varun wrote along with the video.## Varun's celebrity friends reacted to his post, asking him to count them in as well.## Actor Arjun Kapoor tried to decode the words and make it more 'desi', with his comment where he said: "Mann dola dola dola".## Lizelle Remo D'souza commented: "I will join you for sure @varundvn and you know who we can pull in for this dance hahahahahahhahahahahahah."## Rohit Shetty, Nora Fatehi, Aparshakti Khurana and Athiya Shetty found the video funny and commented with laughing emojis. Kiara Advani said: "Superbbb."## Meanwhile, Varun will be hunting for the best talent among youngsters across the nation through an online talent hunt show titled "Entertainer No 1".## Sharing the details of the concept, Varun said, " Through this new show, we are seeking to entertain millions of fellow Indians as we bring in some much-needed positivity. I'm looking forward to delivering the best entertainment in collaboration with people from across India. Our country is a treasure trove of talent and I truly believe that anyone should have the opportunity to showcase their entertainment skills."## The stay-home reality show is launching on Flipkart video in collaboration with Varun. The actor believes that such conceptual shows are important to stay positive as the world is going through a tough time due to the COVID19 pandemic.## Varun said: "Given the unique format of the show, I'm looking forward to some exciting entries from across India and can't wait to get on this entertaining rollercoaster ride that begins next week."## Stay tuned...

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Celine Dion tweaks 'My heart will go on' for COVID-19 days
2252 days ago
Hollywood

Celine Dion tweaks 'My heart will go on' for COVID-19 days

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Singer Celine Dion revisited her iconic song "My heart will go on", and tweaked it to encourage people to practice social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## Dion posted a re-do of the lyrics of her 1997 hit on her Instagram feed on Thursday, reports dailymail.co.uk.## The 52-year-old French Canadian diva posted a brief video snippet of her music video from the hit, which was the love theme for the Oscar-winning film "Titanic", next to which she wrote the altered lyrics in both English and French.## "Near, far wherever you are... make sure you're practicing social distancing," the singer wrote, before repeating the same sentiment in French.## She signed off in the caption with "Team Céline" and included the hashtags #ThursdayWisdom #restezchezvous #StayAtHome and #throwbackThursday.## Dion's post comes as many celebrities remind fans and followers via their social media channels about the importance of staying home during the spreading pandemic.## Earlier in an episode of "Watch What Happens Live", she revealed that initially, she didn't even want to do "My heart will go on".## "There was one song that I didn't want to record, and I'm glad they didn't listen to me," Dion said in response to a question from a fan on the show.## It was her late husband Rene Angelil, who was her manager at the time, who convinced her otherwise.## "It didn't appeal to me. I was probably very tired that day -- very tired," Dion confessed, adding: "My husband said, ‘Let's hold on'. He talked to the writer and he said, 'Let's try to make it, like, a little demo'."## The song went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Song, as well as two Grammys for the superstar.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Harvey Weinstein survives COVID-19
2252 days ago
Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein survives COVID-19

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has survived COVID-19 and has been released from a 14-day quarantine.## "He has been released from medical isolation and has now been "deemed alright," his spokesperson Juda Engelmayer informed about Weinstein, who is out of his 14-day quarantine at Wende Correctional Facility, the New York facility where he was housed as per a report by foxnews.com.## The spokesperson, however, denied knowledge of what symptoms of the novel coronavirus Weinstein, 68, may have had.## As per the disgraced movie mogul's prison consultant Craig Rothfeld, they "cannot comment on Mr. Weinstein's health condition due to HIPPA Laws in addition to wanting to maintain his privacy which he deserves".## Rothfield did say that Weinstein "is still in the Regional Medical Unit (RMU) at Wende CF and being monitored for his various medical conditions".## His team pointed out that he is "in a super-maximum prison with no special treatment. He doesn't have his own phone, TV or any other things people are speculating about".## On March 11, the producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for third-degree rape and a criminal sex act. He, however, maintained that he had consensual "extramarital affairs" with the victims. A week later, he was transferred from the city prison Rikers Island to Wende and it was then when he was tested positive for COVID-19 and immediately put in isolation.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19: Manushi Chhillar raises awareness through Unicef campaign
2252 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19: Manushi Chhillar raises awareness through Unicef campaign

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been approached by UNICEF to be a part of their campaign to raise awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic.## In a video that has been released by UNICEF India, Manushi is seen urging people to stay at home and practice social distancing.## "As a citizen of my country, it is my duty to stand up and do my bit to raise as much awareness on issues pertaining to us. Coronavirus has thrown us all into unchartered territory and it is an extremely critical situation that's affecting us all," Manushi said.## She says she is honored to be part of Unicef's initiative to make fellow citizens "aware of the tremendous threat that exists if they decide to step outside their homes."## "It is an extremely important campaign that all Indians should take note of to stop the infection and save lives."## Manushi, who is set to debut in Akshay Kumar starrer "Prithviraj" is seen in the video saying: "I'm staying at home right now because I want to make sure that my friends, family and also all of you are safe."## She is seen speaking about the do's and don'ts that people should keep in mind if they step out of their home.## "Social distancing means staying at home and when we go out for groceries maintaining one meter or more distance between us and another person. However, the physical distance doesn't mean we are not together or that we don't care about each other. Right now, we all have to support each other so let's do this!"## Manushi also speaks about the need for social distancing.## "We can show neighbors we care by waving, by saying namaste (does the actions), by sending a message or calling to check in on a friend or relative to see how they are, to show we care. Staying home is necessary for all of us and it will be a big help in containing the spread of coronavirus.## "It is the best thing we can do to keep our family and our nation safe."## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan eats leaves for breakfast along with his horse, says it's 'damn good'
2252 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan eats leaves for breakfast along with his horse, says it's 'damn good'

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared a funny video where he can be seen chewing leaves along with his horse!## Salman took to Instagram on Friday morning to share a video where he can be seen feeding leaves to his horse while he also munches on them! The actor captioned: "Breakfast with my love..."## It seems Salman enjoyed chewing the leaves as after he finished eating them, he said, "It's damn good ya!" The actor who is spending the lockdown period in his Panvel farmhouse seems to be having a nice time with his animals over there.## Salman had recently shared a video where he spoke about missing his father, Salim Khan who is residing alone in their Mumbai apartment. The rest of their family along with Salman are stuck at their farmhouse in Panvel, near Mumbai amid the lockdown. In that video, Salman informed that he has not met his father since three weeks.## Stay tuned...

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When Joaquin Phoenix threw up backstage before TV interview
2252 days ago
Hollywood

When Joaquin Phoenix threw up backstage before TV interview

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Intense anxiety before a TV interview once made Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix throw up backstage.## The "Joker" actor has shared the experience with GQ magazine, adding that has to take special measures to cope with his stress when working, reports aceshowbiz.com.## Phoenix said he "still gets crippling anxiety for weeks before shooting starts" and "feels physically sick" when he begins working on new projects.## "For the first three weeks of shooting, I sweat so much that they have to put pads in my armpits."## Film director James Gray told the portal: "He is incredibly shy - something most people think is an act or something."## Gray, who worked with Phoenix on projects like "We Own the Night" and "The Immigrant", recalled once waiting backstage with him before a TV interview, when he got so nervous he puked.## He didn't share what show the star was due to appear on.## Phoenix said his nerves come about because "everything they teach you as a kid (about acting) is completely f**king wrong."## "They teach you to remember your lines. Wrong! They teach you to follow your light. Wrong! They teach you to hit your mark. Wrong, wrong, wrong! Those are the things that you shouldn't do."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19: Salman thanks all for 'understanding' gravity of the situation
2252 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19: Salman thanks all for 'understanding' gravity of the situation

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has thanked everyone for "listening and understanding" about lockdown due to the outbreak of coronavirus in India.## Salman on Thursday night took to Twitter, where he shared photographs of empty streets and a closed "qabristaan".## "Wah! Thank you for listening and understanding the gravity of this situation the country is in. God bless and protect each and every 1. #IndiaFightsCorona," he captioned the image.## According to reports, Salman is currently staying at his Panvel farmhouse with his nephew and brother Sohail Khan's son, Nirvaan. He is constantly in touch with his father Salim Khan via video calls.## Salman has extended help to 25,000-odd daily wage workers of the film industry whose lives have been affected by the ongoing national lockdown that has brought all filming activity in Bollywood to a grinding halt.## Salman's contribution will aid the artistes of Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), said the body's president BN Tiwari.## Stay tuned...

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