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Kathak's Living Legend, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Dies At 83 (Ld)

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The living legend of Kathak, Birju Maharaj, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home here late on Sunday. He was 83.## Maharaj Ji, as he was popularly known, was said to be playing with his grandsons when his health unexpectedly deteriorated, requiring him to be rushed to the hospital, where he died of a heart attack.## A recipient of the country's second-highest civilian honor, Padma Vibhushan, Maharaj Ji was also a lifelong Kathak guru as well as a talented Hindustani classical singer and percussionist.## He will be remembered by cinema buffs for the two-period dance sequences in Satyajit Ray's historical drama 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' (for which he sang as well) and for the 'Kaahe Chhed Mohe' track picturized on Madhuri Dixit in the 2002 version of 'Devdas'.## Maharaj Ji won the National Award for choreographing 'Unnai Kaanadhu Naan' in the Kamal Haasan multi-lingual megahit 'Vishwaroopam' and the Filmfare Awards for the Bajirao Mastani number 'Mohe Rang Do Laal'.## Adnan Sami, one of the first artistes to pay his tributes to the doyen of Kathak, said in a tweet: "Extremely saddened by the news about the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. We have lost an unparalleled institution in the field of the performing arts. He has influenced many generations through his genius. May he rest in peace".## Another early tribute came from Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who tweeted: "Pandit Birju ji Maharaj was a doyen of India's art and culture. He popularised the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance form around the world. ... His passing away is a monumental loss to the world of performing arts".## Birju Maharaj was the son of the exponent of the Lucknow gharana, Jagannath Maharaj, better known as Acchan Maharaj, whom he lost when he was just nine. His uncles were the renowned Shambhu Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj.## He taught at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Kathak Kendra, both in Delhi, from where he retired as director in 1998.## Stay tuned...

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1543 days ago

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Singer Adnan Sami Has A Message For 'Pseudo Delusionals' Waiting For A Specific Vaccine

Mumbai, May 30, 2021: As India is battling the covid-19 pandemic along with the rest of the world, more and more people are getting vaccinated to become immune to the virus. Singer Adnan Sami was one of the firsts to take the vaccine and on Saturday, he received his second jab. ## While encouraging others to take the vaccine, Adnan Sami calls out those who are obsessing over which vaccine to take and which is not. Calling them "Pseudo Delusionals", the singer advised such people to get vaccinated whatever is available as soon as possible to get back to normal. ## He took to social media, on Sunday morning and shared a note asking people to get the jab. "There's this obsession of asking everybody which vaccine did you take?' And then they go on to say… Oh I'm waiting for such and such vaccine…or…I'm waiting for that ONE dose vaccine etc etc!! "Listen 'Sherlocks', if you have a headache, you will take whichever medication you can lay your hands on… This is not a frickin restaurant. .. It's a crisis and it's life threatening — Take whatever is available and get safe ASAP!! Period", he added. ## For all the “Pseudo Delusionals” out there.. pic.twitter.com/GaGbrnunfI— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 30, 2021 ## On Saturday, he tweeted his pic while getting vaccinated and captioned the image, "2nd Dose Done! Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!". ## 2nd Dose Done!🙏💖Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!!💖🤗#adnansami #bollywood #vaccinationdone✔️ #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #staysafe #love #life pic.twitter.com/a43WpcHeeD— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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1601 days ago

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Film Fraternity Congratulates Rajinikanth On Being Honored With Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Superstar Rajinikanth, on Thursday (April 1) was announced the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner by the government of India for his cinematic achievements over the year. Showing praise on the honor, the people from the film fraternity congratulate Thalaiva on being honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. ## Elated at the announcement of the prestigious #DadaSahebPhalke Award to my dear friend @rajinikanth Truly deserving.Your contributions to the film industry are immense my friend! Hearty congratulations! May the force be with you!! pic.twitter.com/OmU4mVQDhz— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) April 1, 2021 ## Congratulations @rajinikanth on the prestigious honour! You are a legend and an icon and an inspiration to us all! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward https://t.co/xNkEN8V5xw— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) April 1, 2021 ## Congratulations @rajinikanth sir on being awarded the #DadasahebPhalkeAward!! Your contribution to cinema is unparalleled! Truly an inspiration👏👏👏— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 1, 2021 ## Heartiest Congratulations to @rajinikant sir for being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. You’re truly an inspiration for all of us.♥️— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 2, 2021 ## Congratulations @rajinikanth sir for being honoured with the #DadasahebPhalke award.— DiganganaSuryavanshi (@DiganganaS) April 1, 2021 ## .@rajinikanth sir... You are an inspiration to us from childhood and it is a blessing to witness the great moment of you being conferred with #DadasahebPhalke award. Long live your legacy and keep inspiring us sir.#DadasahebPhalkeRajinikanth https://t.co/flXbysOyq6— Harish Kalyan (@iamharishkalyan) April 1, 2021 ## Congratulations @rajinikanth sir on being awarded the #DadaSahebPhalke Award. Your versatility has helped shape the growth of Indian cinema Globally. An inspiration for all of us.— Varun Tej Konidela 🥊 (@IAmVarunTej) April 1, 2021 ## Hearty congratulations @rajinikanth sir on being conferred 51st #DadaSahebPhalke award— Puneeth Rajkumar (@PuneethRajkumar) April 1, 2021 ## Congratulations on being conferred with the #DadaSahebPhalke award @rajinikanth sir!! A much deserved recognition! 😊👏— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) April 1, 2021 ## #DadaSahebPhalke Award won you @rajinikanth sir 😊— Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) April 1, 2021 ## Heartiest Congratulations to @rajinikanth ji for receiving the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward. Truly well deserved. Also, congratulations to #DadasahebPhalkeAward for receiving the “Rajinikanth” - Truly well deserved!! https://t.co/DZbjxlCNRu— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 1, 2021 ## Congratulations @Rajinikanth Garu on being honoured with prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward for 2019. You truly deserved it. pic.twitter.com/wN7GgHHoGM— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) April 1, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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1678 days ago

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Singer Adnan Sami Shuts Up Troll on Legendary Lata Mangeshkar

Bollywood singer Adnan Sami gave a befitting reply to a troll who raised a question on the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on the quality of her voice. ## "Bandar Kya Jaane Adrak Ka Swaad...It's better to stay silent and appear stupid than to open your mouth & remove all doubt!!" Adnan Sami tweeted. ## His tweet came in response to a troll who wrote, "Indians have been brainwashed into thinking that Lata Mangeshkar has a good voice". ## 'Bandar Kya Jaane Adrak Ka Swaad'. ...It’s better to stay silent and appear stupid than to open your mouth & remove all doubt!! https://t.co/kUi9dsfMGt— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) January 14, 2021 ## Apart from Adnan Sami, other Bollywood celebs have also reacted to the troll and defending the Bharat Ratna singer. ## Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri tweeted, "One of the reasons I believe in Saraswati and divine is because of Lata Mangeshkar. One of the reasons I believe in devil is because of her haters". ## "I pray to God that in next life Lata Mangeshkar haters are born as humans like us who can understand beauty and understand what is truly divine", he wrote in another tweet. ## I pray to God that in next life Lata Mangeshkar haters are born as humans like us who can understand beauty and understand what is truly divine.— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) January 14, 2021 ## Screenwriter and film editor Apurva Asrani said, "In her hey day, which lasted a long time, Lata Mangeshkar had an unmistakably mellifluous voice. Listen to just Lag Ja Gale to know that. Maybe you refer to the late 80's & 90's when, with age, her singing got screechy. I guess, In India, fans dont let you stop when you should".## Stay tuned...

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1827 days ago

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Bollywood Welcomes Supreme Court's Decision To Grant CBI Probe Into Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely and mysterious death has been making all the noise since June. Many people suspect his death is a murder and wanted CBI to investigate the case. And now, the Supreme Court has finally made its decision and allowed the Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) to probe his death. During the fourth hearing of Rhea Chakraborty's plea, Justice Hrishikesh declared the verdict on 19 August 2020. ## As SC has allowed CBI to takeover Sushant's death case, many Bollywood actors who were silent till SC's decision, have welcomed SC's decision of allowing CBI to probe. Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Zareen Khan, Ankita Lokhande, Aahana Kumara are among the people who are happy by the decision. ## Here is what Bollywood actors have to say - ## Akshay Kumar was amongst the first ones to say, "SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail.#Prayers." SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail 🙏🏻 #Prayers— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 19, 2020 ## SSR Death Mystery. Truth and justice must prevail .Thanks SC . Welcome CBI.— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) August 19, 2020 ## Last 2months have been extremely restless with everything being so blurry. Supreme Court’s order to let the CBI investigate Sushant’s case is a ray of hope that the truth will finally shine🤞🙏🏻 Lets all have faith, stop speculating & let the CBI do their work now!🙏🏻 #CBIForSSR ✊🏻— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) August 19, 2020 ## Justice is the truth in action 🙏🏻Truth wins .... #1ststeptossrjustice pic.twitter.com/2CKgoWCYIL— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) August 19, 2020 ## We can finally see a ray of sunshine 🙏 The truth will prevail.waheguru #CBIForSSR— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) August 19, 2020 ## ⚖️ Supreme Court has spoken...May Justice Prevail...🙏 #CBITakesOver— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 19, 2020 ## Lauding the #SupremeCourt in this decision. The power of prayers and so many wishes manifesting never ceases to amaze me. Hope the truth comes out soon; for the sake of his family, fans, and above all... for his soul to rest in peace 🙏 May justice prevail🕯#CBIEnquiryForSSR— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) August 19, 2020 ## Finally the SC has directed the CBI to investigate #SushanthSinghRajput case. May the truth prevail #CBIForSSR 🙏🏻— SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) August 19, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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1866 days ago

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Film fraternity wish a speedy recovery for Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan who tested COVID-19 positive

The megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday (July 11) tested positive for the COVID-19. Before Abhishek found positive for the coronavirus, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai where he was tested for the coronavirus and it came positive. However, both are showing mild symptoms and have been kept in the isolation wards. ## Soon after news of both of them being found positive for the Covid-19 broke out, the film fraternity took to social media and wished both a speedy recovery. ## Dear Sir, Praying for speedy recovery.— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir— Mammootty (@mammukka) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir ! Wishing you a speedy recovery...— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir, my sincere prayers for your speedy recovery— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir. Prayers for your speedy recovery!!— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon Sir! Prayers for your speedy recovery 🙏🏼— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir!! A billion plus prayers are with you for your speedy and strong recovery 🙏Only love ❤️— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon Amit Ji.— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) July 11, 2020 ## आपके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना सर 🙏🏾।— पंकज त्रिपाठी (@TripathiiPankaj) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir ! Wishing and praying for your speedy recovery !— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir... You are a fighter— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon AB! We know you and Amitji gonna fight this and be healthy soon. https://t.co/dzYG8p3roB— Nushrratt Bharuccha (@Nushrratt) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon, @juniorbachchan... Prayers with you and your family. https://t.co/0DWkEntTXZ— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon mere bhai @juniorbachchan 💕 wishing u and @SrBachchan sir a speedy recovery. Sending loads of love and prayers my brother. ❣️🤗 https://t.co/QfBYVeXftU— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 11, 2020 ## Prayers... You’re a fighter & the personification of ‘Survivor’... FIGHT!! Duas..🤲 #AmitabhBachchan— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) July 11, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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1893 days ago

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Film fraternity mourns at the demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput who worked in movies like MS Dhoni - The Untold Story, PK, Kai Po Che, Chhichhore, Kedarnath committed suicide at his residence in Mumbai. Mumbai Police confirmed the news and said that the actor was in a depression from the past few weeks. ## The news of the actor's demise came as a big shock for everyone as people couldn't believe that Sushant committed suicide. Film fraternity took to Twitter to offer their condolences to Sushant's family and friends. ## Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless...I remember watching #SushantSinghRajput in Chhichhore and telling my friend Sajid, its producer how much I’d enjoyed the film and wish I’d been a part of it. Such a talented actor...may God give strength to his family 🙏🏻— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 14, 2020 ## Shocked beyond words to learn about #SushanthSinghRajput's untimely demise. A powerhouse of talent... Too young to go... May his soul find peace and light. My deepest condolences and strength to the family to cope with this tragic loss. 🙏— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) June 14, 2020 ## He loved me so much...I will miss him so much. His energy, enthusiasm and his full happy smile. May Allah bless his soul and my condolences to his near and dear ones. This is extremely sad....and so shocking!! pic.twitter.com/skIhYEQxeO— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 14, 2020 ## I really can’t believe this. Sushant was a wonderful actor and I still remember the times I spent with him. His performance always inspired me. Deepest condolences to his fans and family. RIP #SushantSinghRajput— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 14, 2020 ## Shocked to hear the news of #SushantSingh's demise. An incredible talent gone too soon. Rest in Peace.— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) June 14, 2020 ## Shocked..Heartbroken...Bhai..no words...wish this was not true 💔— sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 14, 2020 ## Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Sushant. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. He had so much life in him . Extremely disheartening news.— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 14, 2020 ## Sushant, you were too young and brilliant to have gone so soon. I'm so sad and upset knowing that we lived in an environment that could not help you through any troubles you may have had. May your soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/RzLrdJ4keX— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 14, 2020 ## Sushant Singh Rajput ke aatmhatya ki khabar sunkar mujhe bada dhakka laga.Hamari kabhi mulaaqaat nahi hui thi magar unhone Dhoni film main aisa sundar abhinay kiya tha ki main kabhi bhul nahi sakti.Main unko shraddhanjali arpan karti hun. Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare.— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) June 14, 2020 ## Deeply saddened. My heart goes out to Sushants family at this time. Reminiscing and cherishing every moment of our Dhoni shoot. Can’t believe this.. gone too too soon 💔— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) June 14, 2020 ## May your soul rest in eternal peace #SushantSinghRajput— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) June 14, 2020 ## Shocking and speechless! Unbelievable that this young talent is no more! Gone way too soon! Rest in peace.#SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/W3AZXUvoIY— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) June 14, 2020 ## Just unbelievable.— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) June 14, 2020 ## This is just not sinking in. BEYOND SHOCKING. You were such a happy guy. Then Why Sushant??? You had everything going for you !!! Not fair!!— SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) June 14, 2020 ## It's heartbreaking to lose someone as talented & vibrant as Sushant. I will always cherish the moments we shared. My heartfelt condolences to the family & friends in grief.— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) June 14, 2020 ## I am so heartbroken! #SushantSinghRajput not done ya😞!— Mrunal Thakur (@mrunal0801) June 14, 2020 ## Today’s news has put a pause to my life for a moment. What must have made this amazing actor do such a thing? This is the most grieving news I have heard! May you find peace! @itsSSR— Shehnaaz Gill (@ishehnaaz_gill) June 14, 2020 ## Shocked and heartbroken 💔A young, talented actor gone too soon. Rest in peace #SushantSinghRajput— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) June 14, 2020 ## Absolutely shocking! He was always so pleasant, full of life and such a promising actor. Rest in peace @itsSSR. https://t.co/VHc0Y26cny— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) June 14, 2020 ## Rest in peace Sushant. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uMSs8yKdJ4— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) June 14, 2020 ## Shocked beyond words... Numbed beyond expression! This tragic news is extremely difficult to digest... Your journey had just begun & far from complete... With a weeping & heavy heart, I bid you farewell... Your smile will be eternal. Rest in Peace.🙏 #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/E7aQTEHMb6— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) June 14, 2020 ## I cannot believe this is real. Rest in peace Sushant Singh Rajput— Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) June 14, 2020 ## Such tragic news, rest in peace #SushantSinghRajput— Amy Jackson (@iamAmyJackson) June 14, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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1907 days ago

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Bollywood mourns at the sudden demise of music composer Wajid Khan

Music composer, director, and Singer Wajid Khan from the famous duo of Sajid-Wajid passed away at the early hours of Monday morning (June 1) due to COVID-19. The music composer was also suffering from a kidney infection and due to that, he was hospitalized a few days ago where his health deteriorated. ## Salim Merchant confirmed the news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan via Twitter "Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family. Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un".## Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family 🙏Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken .Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) May 31, 2020 ## B-Towners shocked at the news and took to Twitter to express their condolences at the demise of Wajid Khan. ## T 3548 - Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence 🙏🙏🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020 ## I’m shocked!! I’ve lost a dear brother Wajid! I can’t come to grips with this tragic news... He was such a beautiful soul..Oh dear Lord, Please have mercy...🙏 إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونMay Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen. 🤲 #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020 ## I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020 ## Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai's laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.@wajidkhan7— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 31, 2020 ## This is such a heartbreaking news. One of the best guys I knew. So loving ..so compassionate. And such a contagious smile which always came from his heart. You will be missed #WajidKhan— Rajeev Khandelwal (@RK1610IsMe) June 1, 2020 ## Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! Always smiling. Always singing. All heart. Every music session with him was memorable. You will truly be missed wajid bhai. 🧡🧡 #WajidKhan— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 31, 2020 ## Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the music🙏🏻deepest condolences to his family.— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) June 1, 2020 ## Feeling Deeply Saddened after hearing shocking news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan @wajidkhan7May his Soul Rest in Peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May Allah give strength to the family. 🙏 @SajidMusicKhan#RestInPeaceWajidKhan #WajidKhan #Wajid #SajidWajid— Javed Ali (@javedali4u) May 31, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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1946 days ago

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Adnan Sami stands by 'true brother' Sonu Nigam

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) At a time when singer Sonu Nigam faces trolling from a section of netizens over his three-year-old tweet comments on 'azaan', singer Adnan Sami has come out in his support.## Calling Sonu Nigam his "true brother", Sami claimed that the singer respects all faiths.## "As far as Sonu Nigam is concerned, forget about his singing which is incredibly beautiful; he is a true brother who has always been by my side and loved me like my own!! I know for a fact, personally, that he respects all faiths!! Kindly leave him alone... #WithYouSonuNigam," Sami tweeted.## All through Tuesday, Nigam trended on social media after certain tweets he had posted in 2017 criticizing the 'azaan' started going viral. A section of the media also erroneously reported that Nigam weighed down by the trolling, had deactivated his Twitter account. The truth is the singer had deleted his Twitter account back in 2017.## Sonu Nigam is currently in Dubai with his family and is unable to return to India because of the lockdown.## Sami apart, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri also tweeted in support of Sonu Nigam. He wrote: "One should have a right to comment on #SonuNigam the day you connect and heal as many hearts as his music has."## Stay tuned...

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1954 days ago

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Bollywood urges citizens to cooperate during 'lockdown 2'

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and informed citizens that the nationwide lockdown is being extended till May 3 in an attempt to battle the deadly COVID 19 pandemic. Bollywood celebs welcomed this decision and took to social media to urge people to cooperate with the government's decision.## Veteran actress-politician Hema Malini wrote: "We have completed 3 weeks of nationwide lockdown successfully &controlled the spread of the virus to a large extent. Let us follow our PM @narendramodi Ji's behest to the nation to observe the next 3 weeks also in strict lockdown. For our own welfare & benefit, we shouldn't break rules."## In a separate tweet, she also suggested people utilize their time finding out their hidden talents rather than getting bored at home.## "Find ur hidden talents! U might have an artist within u waiting to be encouraged. A dancer who has always loved to dance but too busy to take it up. A nature lover who didn't have time to even look at our own garden. A storyteller, a writer-the list is endless. Time to discover urself!"## Actress Nimrat Kaur also shared on Twitter: "These last 21 days stay valid and effective only with patience and discipline every single day of the next 19 coming up. Each decision at every individual level matters like never before. #TogetherAtHome #StaySafeStayHome #Lockdown2 #IndiaFightsCarona."## Urging citizens to cooperate in the extended lockdown period, Rajeev Khandelwal tweeted: "Let's respect what our Prime Minister just said. It is in the interest of the entire country. Stay indoors, stay safe. #CoronaUpdatesIndia"## Lyricist and censor board chief Prasoon Joshi tweeted: "#ModiMangalMessage Time to Stay firm&united. India under the leadership of PM @narendramodi has set an example of decisiveness, self-belief, and welfare in the face of the Coronavirus crisis. Let's keep staying responsible for the sake of all and not get distracted by any negativity."## Actress-politician Kirron Kher tweeted: "In order to ensure that India's fight against #COVID19 continues and we will be victorious, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi has decided to extend the lockdown by 3 May. Stay where you are, be safe."## Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri expressed: "Friends, You can achieve all this before 3rd May:## - lose weight/ be fitter## - learn about food## - learn a new skill## - throw away what you don't need/live light## - discover new ideas and be ready for #NewWorld## - discover your #CreativeConsciousness## - be successful## #Lockdown2"## Singer Adnan Sami, who became an Indian citizen a while back, tweeted: "#Lockdown2 #NoProblem #IndiaFightsCorona #IndiaFightsCoronavirus."## Stay tuned...

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1974 days ago

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Bollywood extends full support to PM Modi's 21-day lockdown

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days on Tuesday evening to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, B-Town took to social media to express their support and urge citizens to cooperate and stay indoors.## Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan wrote a poem in Hindi which reads: "Hath Hain jodte vinamrata se aaj hum, Sune adesh Pradhan ka, sada tum aur hum. Yeh bandish Jo lagi hai, jeevdayee banegi, 21 Dino ka sankalp nishchit corona dafnayegi."## Veteran Bollwood star Dilip Kumar tweeted: "Dawa bui, dua bhi## Pehle kuch faasla bhi## Woh kareem hai raheem hai## Aur wahi mushkil kusha bhi...## My sincere appeal to all of you, #StayHome and obey the #CoronavirusLockdown. God bless us all."## Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt shared on Twitter: "We are now at a collective turning point, where we must stop, listen & help the government implement the 21 days all India lockdown. The time of great fear requires solidarity, humanity, sacrifice & hope. Not hysteria & rumor-mongering. #21daysLockdown"## Lyricist and censor board chairperson Prasoon Joshi tweeted: "#IndiaFightsCorona. In this war, restraint will be our weapon, stillness will be our defense, the distance will be the sign that we deeply care. Have to fight it with new rules. #CoronavirusLockdown"## Shahid Kapoor shared on Instagram: "Be at home. Stay safe. Stay mentally, emotionally and physically strong. Spread love. Have faith. Pray often. Speak to all those who matter daily. Meditate. Read. Cook. See the sky turn bluer every day. 21 days. Will pass. Keep it real and make it count you all."## Shahid's brother, actor Ishaan Khatter urged: "To all my friends.. everybody that this post reaches. We've got this. Let's not panic. Let's look out for each other. Let's find ways to help one another. This is the time for resilience, patience, and consideration. I promise to do my part. Please do yours, don't step out for anything that is not essential. Don't put others and yourself at risk. We will come out of this stronger. Prayers, LOVE, and energies for everybody #21dayslockdown #quarantineshave"## Randeep Hooda tweeted: "#CoronavirusLockdown: If we don't follow guidelines for the next 21 days, days after that could be even more challenging. Let's follow what prime minister @narendramodi advised in his address and stay safe. Also, essential services will be operational. Please don't put yourself at risk by overcrowding shops to stock up. #Covid19India"## Vaani Kapoor expressed: "The next 21 days of the #CoronavirusLockdown announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji is of utmost importance. It may seem hard, but it's absolutely important for us to stay home to help contain the spread of the virus."## Aditi Rao Hydari tweeted: "21-day lockdown. Let's be responsible and stay home. if we don't we're in for big trouble and could have an even longer lockdown as well as a catastrophic economy. Help us help ourselves. 21 days of discipline is all it takes- pleeeeease! Let's do this #CoronavirusLockdown"## Arjun Kapoor urged everyone: "#CoronavirusLockdown is for the next 21 days, we all know it's hard but it's for us, it's for our safety. Stay home and stay safe. Please do follow the rules laid down by our Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji"## Singer Shreya Ghoshal shared: "#CoronavirusLockdown for 21 days announced by @narendramodi in his speech today. We can do this in India!! Let's stay positive and sincere to this effort! #StayHome."## Even though most Bollywood celebs support the 21 days lockdown decision, actress Aahana Kumra feels the government should have given some more time to the panicking citizens to stock up during this crisis period.## She tweeted: "I feel the government needs to give some more time for people to stock up!? I understand and applaud the government's efforts to combat the #coronavirus but this is panic is going to create more #COVID?19 patients than ever! #SocialDistancing !? #CoronavirusLockdown."## Many like actress Esha Deol shared the government's guidelines in their tweet. "Don't panic the following daily essentials are going to be available during the #21daysLockdown let's obey our honorable @narendramodi Ji"## Requesting everyone not to waste food and water, actress Bidita Bag shared on Instagram: "We don't know for how long the lockdown will last. So every resource is critical and essential. Kindly restrict the number of items in meals and try for zero wastage of food and water please."## Singer Adnan Sami also shared the government's guideline issued by the government and tweeted: "Ministry of Home Affairs Guidelines for #21daysLockdown; Check out the list of essential services that will remain open...#CoronavirusLockdown #COVID19 #coronavirusindia #StayHome #StayAtHomeSaveLives"## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor, Adnan Sami and Karan Jahor Have Been Honoured with Padma Shri Award

Director Karan Johar, Film & TV producer Ekta Kapoor, Actor Kangana Ranaut, and Singer Adnan Sami conferred Padma Shri. The Padma awards are announced on Republic Day evening every year. The President of India Ram Nath Kovind will honour the Padma awardees at a ceremonial function which will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in March-April 2020. ## The serval true heroes of India for bringing transformational innovation in society. It’s a moment of pride as the names nominated for the 'Highest Civilian Awards' of the country. The greatest moment for any innovator of a particular change is to be verified & recognized by his/her government. The whole awardees present their appreciation for being valued with the ‘Padma Shri’ by the Government of India. ## Karan Johar was overwhelmed by getting selected for the highest civil award in the country. He took his twitter to regard his gratitude He said that It's not very often that I am at a loss for words, but this is only such occasion. The Padma Shri. Such an honor to receive one of the highest civil awards in the country. He further noted that overwhelmed by so many emotions right now, humble, elated and also thankful to the opportunity to live my dream every day, to create and entertain. I know my father would be proud and I wish he was here to share this moment with me. blessed. ## #PadmaAwards2020 @PadmaAwards @PIBhomeAffairs pic.twitter.com/fPbKtjjMeH— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 25, 2020 ## Adnan Sami on receiving the award, "The greatest moment for any artist is to be appreciated & recognized by his/her government. I am overwhelmed with infinite gratitude for being honored with the ‘Padma Shri’ by the Government of India. It has been a 34 years musical journey.. ‘Bohot Shukriya’!!" ## The greatest moment for any Artiste is to be appreciated & recognised by his/her government. I am overwhelmed with infinite gratitude for being honoured with the ‘Padma Shri’ by the Government of India. It has been a 34 years musical journey..‘Bohot Shukriya’!!🙏#PadmaAwards— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) January 25, 2020 ## Ekta Kapoor on receiving the award, "my foray into the industry started when I was 17. I constantly heard I was "too young", too raw and it was too soon to make the things happen. Through the years I have realized it never too soon to live out your dream and being young is probably the best thing. I am honored with the fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri, this year. The timing could not have been more perfect as this news arrives two days before my son's first birthday, grateful & thankful." ## 👍🏼JAI MATA DI JAI BALAJI JAI HIND!!! @PIB_India #padmaawards2020 pic.twitter.com/qeZArPZMdW— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) January 25, 2020 ## About Padma Shri, Kangana Ranaut said, "I'm humbled and I’m honoured. I thank my country for this recognition and I dedicate this to every woman who dares to dream. To every daughter, to every mother, and to the dreams of women who will shape the future of our country." ## For more and the latest information about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.