Athiya Shetty and Ahan Shetty help the paparazzi out by transferring the payment to their accounts

Athiya Shetty and Ahan Shetty have been very active in supporting the government’s decision of extending the lockdown. Now, they have extended their help towards the paparazzi to help them out with the daily essentials. With the nationwide lockdown being extended by another two weeks, it is difficult for the daily wage earners to manage a square meal for their families. However, celebrities like Ekta Kapoor and the sibling’s duo, Athiya and Ahan Shetty have come forward to help out the paparazzi, who rely on their daily earnings.

In his recent Instagram post, Viral Bhayani revealed that Athiya and Ahan were planning to have ration delivered to the photographers’ houses, however, when they did not get the permission, they transferred the money directly. He posted a picture of them with the caption, “We would like to thank @athiyashetty and @ahan.shetty for their contribution to us photographers during this ongoing pandemic. They wanted to send out ration to our boys but since they did not get any permission, they sent out payment directly to our boys account ????”

Also Read: Ekta Kapoor transfers the salary money to the paparazzi’s accounts during the lockdown

 

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Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda to star in Salman Khan’s next production venture

Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda have been living in together during the lockdown and they keep posting the cutest pictures and videos of each other. Even though they’ve been dating for a few months now, all thanks to Salman Khan, the couple will star yet again in their upcoming project. The project is titled Bulbul Marriage Hall and was expected to go on floors in April. However, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the project has been postponed.

The film revolves around an Indian wedding with the backdrop set in Lucknow. Bulbul Marriage Hall, apart from Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda, will also star Sunil Grover and Daisy Shah. Speaking of Sunil’s role in the film, Salman revealed that he will play Pulkit’s brother and has a comic undertone in his character. The project is being produced by Salman Khan Films with Raj Shaandaliya as the script writer and Rohit Nayyar as the director, reportedly.

Pulkit and Kriti’s pair has been appreciated often by the fans and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us with their next, Bulbul Marriage Hall.

Also Read: Kriti Kharbanda is all hearts for the digital portrait that beau Pulkit Samrat made for her

 

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Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid expecting their first child together

Singer Zayn Malik and supermodel Gigi Hadid are reportedly expecting their first child together. The couple has been dating on-again/off-again for years now. It was only in January 2020 when they were first spotted together post-Gigi's mom Yolanda Hadid's birthday celebration. This confirmed that they were back together!

Now, TMZ reports that they are entering a new phase in their lives. “Family sources for the couple tell us…Gigi is 20 weeks along. It’s unclear if they know the sex of the baby yet, but both of their families are very excited. The supermodel shared some celebratory photos with the former One Direction singer this past weekend, but they weren’t baby related…they were birthday pics,” the report reads.

Recently, Gigi Hadid celebrated her 25th birthday with her boyfriend, singer Zayn Malik, younger sister Bella Hadid and her family at her mom Yolanda Hadid‘s farm in Pennsylvania.

 

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Had the sweetest day celebrating my 25th birthday with my quarantine family, who made it so special for me, along with all the love I felt from all over the world! Thank you to everyone for the birthday messages, I carried you with me yesterday!! ???????? I am grateful and lucky that my family and friends -near and far- are healthy and safe, and although I missed loved ones I wish I could have celebrated with, know that these times will make us even more grateful for togetherness to be had in the future ! I will never forget my 25th bday! +++The icing on the perfect quarantine bday was finding out my surprise everything-bagel-cake was made by the one and only Cake Boss @buddyvalastro who I have watched for over a decade. I CRIED REAL TEARS! BUDDY! This is a dream come true. I can’t believe you made this cake for me while the bakery is closed. It means more to me than you know, and when we hopefully meet some day you will truly know that there almost isn’t an episode I’ve missed. 10/10 would be a Carlo’s intern whenever needed. ???? Grateful, honored, your biggest fan. ????????????????????

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ALSO READ: Gigi Hadid celebrates her 25th birthday with boyfriend Zayn Malik, sister Bella Hadid and family

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Kanika Kapoor is set to offer blood for the plasma treatment to other COVID-19 patients, awaits the test results

Kanika Kapoor became quite the news after she tested positive for Coronavirus on March 20. The singer had returned from her trip to London and had attended multiple parties with honorary parliament members present there. However, Kanika Kapoor tested negative for Coronavirus after testing positive for the first five times. She recently took to her Instagram to break silence and gave a statement regarding her diagnosis.

In the statement, she revealed that every person she was in contact with, be it in the UK or India, has tested negative for COVID-19. She further said that she is spending some quality time with her parents in Lucknow. According to a recent discovery, the plasma of cured COVID-19 patients can be used to cure other patients. Kanika Kapoor has offered her plasma for the same and is awaiting the test results from the King George's Medical University.

In further development, she has been served notice by the police to head to the police station to give a written statement since she was charged with multiple IPC sections including Section 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and Section 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life).

Also Read: Kanika Kapoor gets notice from Lucknow police to record statement amid her covid-19 recovery

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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 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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Subhash Ghai reveals original Khalnayak cast was Jackie Shroff and Nana Patekar

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is using this lockdown to work on his upcoming projects. The director revealed that he has been teaching his film school students one hour daily amid lockdown. Speaking to a daily, the filmmaker revealed that he is already working on the sequel of Khalnayak and is also gearing up for Kalicharan remake, the film which marked his debut as a director.

Ghai said that for the past six to seven months, he has been only working on creating content and is ready with two bound scripts. The sequel to Khalnayak will take the original story forward. The original film featured Sanjay Dutt as Ballu and Madhuri Dixit. The filmmaker will take the story further as Ballu’s character comes out of jail. It was Sanjay Dutt who urged Ghai to pen the sequel. He said that part 2 took them two years to write and it will feature a younger villain with a blockbuster cast just like the original film.

Interestingly, Khalnayak was supposed to be a Hollywood outing with Omar Sharif and Ashok Amritraj as the producers. According to Ghai, he opted out because he did not want to make a film in a language that he wasn’t familiar with. He revealed that he was prepping for an art-house kind of movie with Jackie Shroff and Nana Patekar headlining as the cop and the criminal. The filmmaker said that it just ended up becoming mainstream masala entertainer with Sanjay Dutt as the Khalnayak, a love story, track related to the mother, multiple songs!

Ghai also promised that the sequel will find a connection with the new generation. He also said that they could even work on a six-hour digital series by developing characters since a thriller could engage the audience.

Speaking of his directorial debut Kalicharan, the remake of 1976 drama has a gripping screenplay with the same kind of plot but a new way to present it. Shatrughan Sinha starred as a mighty cop and criminal in the film. He was, at the time, busy doing several villainous roles in the film industry when he was approached for it. Ghai said that NN Sippy was producing and Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh Khanna’s names had been mentioned. But, the filmmaker insisted that he had written the story keeping Shatrughan Sinha in mind. At first, he turned down the role of another cop film. When narrated to him by Ghai, he loved it. The filmmaker further added that two or three young actors have shown keen interest in the remake over the years.

Khalnayak centered around the escape and attempted capture of the criminal Ballu (Sanjay Dutt) by Inspector Ram (Jackie Shroff) and his girlfriend officer Ganga (Madhuri Dixit). The film released in 1993.

Kalicharan, on the other hand, starred Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Madan Puri, and Premnath. It released in 1976.

ALSO READ: Jackie Shroff and Tiger Shroff’s throwback picture is too cute for words!

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Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi makers fear sets will be destroyed due to rains, have incurred losses of Rs. 5 crores so far amid lockdown

With film productions halted since March amid nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, several production houses are facing losses since the schedules were abruptly ended. Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi, in which she is essaying the role of Jayalalithaa, has reportedly incurred Rs. 5 crores loss so far due to the lockdown.

The reports have stated that the 45-day schedule was supposed to kick off on March 10. The makers have constructed the Parliament House at the Ramakrishna Cine Studios in Hyderabad. They were to wrap up the shooting in mid-April followed by the Chennai schedule. Shaailesh Singh, the producer, reveals that they will have to wrap up the shooting before the monsoon arrives or the elaborate sets will be destroyed. He said that reconstructing it would be an expensive affair.

The makers are also worried that the two elaborate sets that were built in Hyderabad and Chennai may get destroyed once it starts raining. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the producer of the film, revealed that they called off Hyderabad shoot amid lockdown. He further said that they had recreated Mount Road at the AVM Studio in Chennai and was supposed to do patchwork shoot there. He revealed that about 40 percent of the film is yet to be filmed!

Shaailesh Singh further said that they were unable to shoot in Hyderabad for a single day amid lockdown but paid the studio already. He states that even if they get a 10-day window, they will wrap up outdoor portions.

Based on the story of legendary actor turned politician, the trilingual film is being directed by Vijay and also stars Arvind Swamy. Produced by Vishnu Vardhan Iduri and Shaailesh R Singh and directed by Vijay, Thalaivi is scheduled to release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 26th June, 2020.

ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut contributes Rs. 10 lakhs towards Film Employees Federation of South India and daily wage workers of Thalaivi

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Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon starrer to be titled as Second Innings

Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon were absolutely adored for their fun and quirky chemistry in Bareilly Ki Barfi. The duo’s comic timing was lauded by the audiences and critics alike and they are all set to star in another venture directed by Abhishek Jain. Even though the project has been delayed due to the infamous Coronavirus, it looks like the team has made a good albeit small progress. The makers have finally settled for a title for their upcoming film which will also star Paresh Rawal and Dimple Kapadia.

Director Abhishek Jain confirmed that the film will be titled as Second Innings as it perfectly fits their story. Revolving around a couple that decides to adopt parents to fill the void in their lives, this comedy will tackle another social issue. Abhishek further explained that they were supposed to begin filming in March in Delhi, but the makers are now waiting for normalcy to return so that they can go ahead with their schedule.

We can’t wait to see what fun Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon have in store for us with this unconventional script.

Also Read: Couple Goals: Rajkummar Rao gives ladylove Patralekha a haircut amid the lockdown

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Karan Johar apologises profusely for showing insensitivity through his social media posts amid lockdown

Filmmaker Karan Johar has apologized profusely for showing insensitivity in trying times like this global pandemic, through his social media posts. His reaction came after he shared a video of Australian comedian Greta Lee Jackson’s parody video of normal people—where medical professionals were working round the clock to a man asking for a decrease in his rent after being left homeless. This came after celebrities were posting videos from their comfortable homes.

The video also called out Ellen DeGeneres for “broadcasting from her mansion”, Australian news anchor Samantha Armytage for saying, “we are all in this together” from his property, among others. The video ended with the quote, “We are so glad you are ok. You are the true heroes. Give us your money.”

After watching the video, Karan Johar took to Twitter on Sunday to apologize. “This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many. I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight. I am sorry,” he added.

This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many...I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight ....am sorry!????❤️ https://t.co/MO3kHkDQdo

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 25, 2020

Karan Johar has been uploading videos with his family including his twins Roohi and Yash amid lockdown!

ALSO READ: Watch: Karan Johar’s children think he resembles an elephant!

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IU and Suga of BTS team up for an upcoming single releasing on May 6

A summer bop is on the way! Korean musician sensation Lee Ji-eun, professionally known as IU and rapper-songwriter-producer Suga (Min Yoongi) of the biggest band in the world BTS are collaborating on an upcoming single which is releasing on May 6. The 26-year-old singer is ready for her comeback and her agency confirmed the news of the collaboration.

“As musicians of the same age, the two singers were able to relate to one another and use that as a foundation for exchanging opinions. They created their own unique synergy, which is reflected in their song," Soompi reports.

As per her agency EDAM Entertainment, IU's upcoming music video was filmed recently which is completely different from what she has done in the past. She has also worked on the concept, songwriting, production, and composing of the single!

This news comes on the day Suga completed three days since debuted as a producer when he collaborated with singer Suran for the song 'Wine'. He has also worked with Tablo of Epik High on 'Song Request' for South Korean singer Lee So-ra. He produced a track for Epik High's 'Sleepless' titled 'Eternal Sunshine'. He produced the digital single 'We Don't Talk Together' for singer Heize last year. The track was produced and co-written by Suga, Heize along with El Captixn and Heize as co-composers.

In January 2020, Halsey and Suga collaborated on her album 'Manic' and released 'Suga's Interlude' which featured him and the track was produced by Suga.

ALSO READ: BTS rapper Suga holds AMA session, reveals why he was missing in group picture with Ariana Grande, mixtape, how he is spending time!

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Irrfan Khan loses his mother; his friends don't know where he is

On Saturday actor Irrfan Khan’s mother passed away in Jaipur during these troubled times of a lockdown. Irrfan couldn’t be present for his mother’s last rites. It is presumed that he is abroad getting medical attention for his prolonged illness.

Apparently he has flown back to the UK for treatment after the completion of Angrezi Medium. But what kind of medical attention could Irrfan be getting during these times of the Coronavirus? More importantly, being unwell himself how has Irrfan taken this bereavement?

Deepak Dobriyal a very close friend of the actor and the last to have worked with him in Angrezi Medium, says, “I heard about Irrfan’s mother. It is really sad. I haven’t spoken to Irrfan bhai for five months.”

Shoojit Sircar who worked with Irrfan in Piku says, “I don’t know where he is. I haven’t spoken to him yet.”

Also Read: Irrfan Khan to observe the Friday Fast on April 10 as a mark of solidarity towards the migrant labourers

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SCOOP: A major OTT player offers Rs. 143 crore for '83? Reliances Shibhashish Sarkar clarifies

The lockdown has completed a month in India and yet, cases of Coronavirus are rapidly rising. The belief is that itll take a few more months for normalcy to kick in. This would also mean that itll take some more time for cinema halls to resume services as well. Even if theatres are allowed to be open, theres no guarantee that big films would start arriving in hordes. There are a lot of factors to be considered like fear psychosis, condition of overseas markets etc. before the decision to release biggies will be taken.

Recently, the trade circles was abuzz with reports that the much-awaited film 83, based on the spectacular victory of Indian cricket team in the 1983 World Cup, might not release in cinemas. According to the speculation, a big OTT platform with worldwide reach has offered a staggering Rs. 143 crore to the makers of this film, starring Ranveer Singh, and directed by Kabir Khan. So are the makers tempted to take up this offer?

Reliance Entertainment Group CEO Shibashish Sarkar, however outright denies these reports. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, he says, There is no truth to these reports. 83 has been made for the big-screen experience. Right now, theres no intention or interest of the directors or we as the producers of taking these films to the small screen. If the situation deteriorates rapidly or there is no visibility of normalcy even after six months, we will evaluate then. But right now, we are all quite positive and I foresee that between next 4 to 6 months, cinema halls will start operating. So thats the hope and mind-set which we currently have.

A trade source insists that producers of small and medium-sized films have also been approached by different platforms. The source says, The OTT platforms have enough content as of now but sooner or later, they too wont have anything new to offer as even their productions are paused. Also, their viewership will increase if they get an upcoming film, which was originally meant for cinemas. Hence, they are approaching makers of films like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Khaali Peeli, Coolie No 1, Ginny Weds Sunny, Saina, Indoo Ki Jawaani, Shershaah etc. They are offering them a handsome amount, based on their films worth, which will not just cover the films cost but also ensure profitability.

Different producers, however, have reacted differently to this offer. The trade source adds, Some filmmakers are just not interested as they feel that they are able to afford the delay and will hold back the digital only release of their films. And more importantly, the directors and actors of these films would not be comfortable if their film is not released in cinemas. They fear that itll affect their credibility. Everyone saw what happened with Sushant Singh Rajputs Drive last year. However, there are some producers who are evaluating the offer. And then there are filmmakers who are already in advanced talks with the OTT giants and are close to sealing the deal”

The source before signing off says, As of now, filmmakers are waiting to see whether the lockdown is further extended or not or if there is any clue on reopening of cinemas. Based on that, theyll decide whether they want to take the OTT bait.

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Salman Khan compares the lockdown to Bigg Boss, reveals that the lyrics of ‘Pyaar Karona’ were ready in 5 minutes

We’re all aware of how Salman Khan is currently holding up at his farmhouse in Panvel due to the Coronavirus lockdown. The actor had gone there for a few days before the lockdown was imposed and decided to stay back till the end of it. He has surely been spending some quality time with his nephew and has also been painting a lot lately. In his recent interview with a leading daily, Salman Khan compared the lockdown to his reality show, Bigg Boss.

He says being stuck here is like living in the Bigg Boss house, and the only difference is that no one here is getting eliminated. Because there’s no one being eliminated, no one is after one another so that’s the beautiful part of it. Salman Khan also revealed that the tune for ‘Pyaar Karona’ was something he had in mind for a long time. So, they decided to jam on it and since the word Karona fit well, they had the lyrics ready in 5 minutes.

The song releases today along with Salman Khan’s YouTube channel and the fans have not stopped raving about it.

Also Read: Salman Khan releases the teaser of a soulful melody sung by him, ‘Pyaar Karona’, for his YouTube channel

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Ajay Devgn urges Coronavirus survivors to donate blood

Ajay Devgn has been quite active in spreading awareness about Coronavirus and the precautionary measures to control the said pandemic. While there is still no vaccine available, the number of recovered patients is more than those that have lost the battle, which is a positive sign. With the government trying their best to deal with a pandemic of this level, the celebrities have also been urging people to cooperate and adhere to the rules.

In his recent tweet, Ajay Devgn urged the COVID-19 survivors to donate blood, as it contains the bullet that we need to kill this virus. His tweet reads, “If you’ve recovered from COVID19, you are a Corona warrior. We need an army of such warriors to overcome this invisible enemy. Your blood contains the bullets that can kill the virus. Please donate your blood, so others, especially the serious ones can recover. Sign up now”

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If you’ve recovered from COVID19, you are a Corona warrior. We need an army of such warriors to overcome this invisible enemy. Your blood contains the bullets that can kill the virus. Please donate your blood, so others, especially the serious ones can recover. Sign up now????

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 19, 2020

#SavinglivesStartsWithYou #IndiaFightsCorona @CMOMaharashtra #PraveenPardeshi @mybmc pic.twitter.com/S6iA0sLbs8

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 19, 2020

This initiative could surely work in the favour of those who have an acute chance of surviving this disease. The internet couldn’t help but laud Ajay Devgn for his efforts. On the professional front, Ajay Devgn will next be seen in Bhuj: The Pride Of India and Maidaan.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn comes forward to help daily wage earners, donates Rs 51 lakh to FWICE

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Salman Khan's Sher Khan put on hold

So far it’s always been family-first for Salman Khan.  Why else would he allow his brother Arbaaz to direct a project as prestigious as Dabangg 2?

Salman’s other brother Sohail too has had his opportunities like Auzaar, Hello Brother and Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya. Sohail has been planning a fourth directorial with Salman for two years now.  The mammoth project titled Sher Khan is said to be  Tarzan-inspired jungle adventure featuring Salman in a never-before action avatar with plenty of animals for company.

The film was to kickstart in 2020. But has now been  pushed forward to 2022.

A close friend of Salman spills the beans. “It’s really very simple. Bhai is not completely happy with the script. Sohail has gone back to the storyboard at  least three times. But Bhai is still not satisfied. Salman wants Sher Khan to be a game changer in the action genre.”

Apparently Sohail is on the same page as Salman on this matter.

Says the source, “Sohail is okay with re-working the Sher Khan script as many times as required. He too wants Sher Khan to be a landmark in the action genre and in Salman’s career. Salman was  supposed to start Sher Khan this year. But has now allotted those dates to his friend Sajid Nadiadwala for Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.”

Incidentally the word ‘Sher’ doesn’t seem too  favourable for our movies. Prior to Salman’s Sher Khan, Sanjay Dutt worked in a film of that title which got shelved midway.

Also Read: Salman Khan releases the teaser of a soulful melody sung by him, ‘Pyaar Karona’, for his YouTube channel

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Dino Morea on being quarantined

Actor Dino Morea currently being seen playing the Good Dad in the web series Mentalhood is taking Week 2 of the lockdown in his stride. Says Dino, “Since there’s so much time at home. I am reading, watching films, gardening, and spending time with my family, exercising at home. It is very important to keep up a routine, or else it will get very difficult to get back to normal life once the lockdown is over.”

Dino has recently kick-started a film production company. And he’s busy catching up on the scripts that are submitted for consideration. “I am looking at a backlog of scripts which I am finishing for my production company. This is my opportunity to do the paperwork that’s been pending.”

As for sitting down to just think about life Dino says, “I introspect a lot anyway, so that’s normal for me. Am actually sleeping really well. The last few days have been fantastic. It could also be that there’s no traffic, no air pollution, no sound. It’s cooler and just feels super.”

Dino’s advice to the public? “This is a great time to make changes in your life, think about the direction you’re moving in, if happy or not, and make a change accordingly. You’re not in any race, if at all; you just have to be happy with yourself. Become a super version of yourself.”

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COVID-19: Zoa Morani and Shaza Morani pen heartfelt notes as they are discharged from the hospital

Only recently, producer Karim Morani and his daughters Zoa and Shaza were tested positive for Coronavirus after they concluded their trips from Sri Lanka and Rajasthan. Karim Morani and Shaza Morani were admitted to Nanavati Hospital while Zoa was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

It looks like the dark days are over for the Morani sisters as they were discharged from the hospital yesterday. Taking to their social media, they were happy to announce that they are back home and have penned heartwarming notes for their close ones. The Moranis were waiting on Shaza’s second test to come in as negative after she tested negative for the first time. Take a look at their posts and it is filled with gratitude.

 

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So happy to be home. I wrote this letter to @theitihaascompany while I was hospitalised. It’s long so please bear with me ????It felt so good. Can’t wait to read the book with everyone’s experiences. #WriteToRemember and email yours to theitihaascompany@gmail.com

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There has been no word on Karim Morani’s health, so far.

Also Read: Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza Morani tests negative for COVID-19, the family awaits the next test result

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SCOOP: Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar all set to COLLABORATE for the THIRD time?

There have been several legendary actor-director pairings that have worked repeatedly and have come up with memorable cinema most of the times. The examples of such jodis in recent times are that of Ajay Devgn-Rohit Shetty, Shah Rukh Khan-Karan Johar, Salman Khan-Sooraj Barjatya, Ranbir Kapoor-Ayan Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan-Farah Khan, Shah Rukh Khan-Yash Chopra etc. Actor and superstar-in-the-making Ranveer Singh too have had such a super-hit association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. All their three films together – Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat – have been memorable and huge successes at the box office.

And now it seems that Ranveer Singh has forged such a relationship with yet another talented director, and that is, Zoya Akhtar. If reports are to be believed, then the actor will be seen in the talented director’s next film as well. A source spills the beans, “Ranveer worked with Zoya for the first time in her 2015 flick Dil Dhadakne Do. It was a multi-starrer and Ranveer got noticed for his performance and character. Zoya then offered Ranveer the solo lead role in Gully Boy. This film added a lot to Ranveer’s already envious track record. Despite criticisms that it’s a niche film, it did a business of around Rs. 140.25 crore.”

The source adds, “Both Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar have a lot of attachment for each other. Ranveer never stops raving about Zoya and she too is all praises for him. More importantly, both are at the same wavelength and understand each other. This makes their work easy. So when Zoya completed her next script, Ranveer was her unanimous choice. This is not just because of her fondness for him but also because she knows that Ranveer can fit in any role today effortlessly. The actor too is impressed with her script and has given his nod”

When asked about details about Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming project, the source however says, “Nothing is known about it. Zoya and the producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have kept it a heavily guarded secret. But if Zoya’s past record is anything to go by, then one can expect another entertaining and hard-hitting stuff from the director.”

The source, before signing off, says, “Things are at a nascent stage and also, the lockdown has thrown everything out of gear. So an announcement can’t be expected in the near future. Also, Ranveer will have to look at his choc-a-bloc schedule to determine whether he can give dates for the project. But knowing how much Ranveer values Zoya, he’ll surely do anything to be a part of her next.”

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Richa Chadha is penning a script amid lockdown, says 'it’s a comedy, my favourite genre'

While the world is merely waiting for the time to pass, Richa Chadha has been putting the lockdown period to good use. The actress disciplined herself to follow a strict routine, dividing her time between household chores, working out, reading and writing. She was developing a few ideas for the past couple of months. But given her busy schedule, she was unable to make time to write in between her shoots. But ever since the lockdown was announced, the actress has been focussing on all things that are therapeutic for her and writing tops the list. She has been taking out a couple of hours every day to develop a script, with help from her writer friends.

Richa says, “It all started with penning down a few thoughts and that just soon became an interesting idea. Soon enough, it started looking like a concept I would like to develop. It’s a comedy, my favourite genre. The premise is hilarious. The fact that all our lives have come to a screeching halt has made me contemplate the fragility of human existence. I want to write something that focuses on why people should prioritize what’s necessary. Too often we are all so busy chasing things, that we forget to spare a thought for ourselves and what really matters to us. It has been bottled up within me for a long time and the entire lockdown phase has been accelerated my creative side. I am just putting together the skeletal structure and will then start looking for a screenplay writer."

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal postponed their April wedding amid coronavirus outbreak.

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FWICE issues stern warning to Indian musicians working with Pakistani artists

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a stern warning to Indian musicians against working with Pakistani artists. The said warning also revealed that they will face disciplinary action if they fail to comply. The letter was issued after collaboration between Indian artists and Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was brought to their attention.

The letter read, “We are pained to inform all members that despite being fully aware that FWICE has issued a total non-cooperation circular advising all members not to work in any manner whatsoever with all Pakistani artistes, singers and technicians, some members are blatantly violating the non-cooperation circular."

"We have been informed that more such Entertainment products and songs are being planned and made. We have to strictly inform all the members of our affiliates to kindly note that the non-cooperation circular is valid and subsisting and anyone found cooperating or working in any manner with any Pakistani artistes, singers and technicians, in any mode or media of entertainment will be subject to strict disciplinary action,” the letter further read.

“One should also realise that while the entire world is fighting against the coronavirus, Pakistan is still busy killing our soldiers on the borders. Kindly note no violation of this circular will be allowed and we are sure all members will follow our advice in their own interest,” it read.

Back in 2016, after deadly attacks in Uri, Pakistani artists were banned in India.

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