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Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt is pitching in to feed a thousand families in Mumbai at a time when the underprivileged are facing difficulty organizing daily income and food for themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic.## "This is a time of grave crisis for the entire country. Everybody is helping each other in any way they can, even if it means just staying home and practicing social distancing. I am just trying to do my bit to help out as many people as I can," said Dutt.## Apart from social service, the actor is also focussed on fitness, among other things.## "Staying fit is very important especially during this time. So eat well, stay healthy & keep exercising. #QuarantineWorkout #HealthyAtHome #WorkoutAtHome #StayHomeStaySafe," he had recently tweeted.## While on his social service effort, Dutt has gone ahead to help the needy in these times of COVID-19 crisis by joining hands with Sawarkar Shelters. He has made sure that they cover the suburban area between Borivali to Bandra. "Sawarkar Shelters has been a great backbone to execute this plan. They have done much hard work and I thank them for it. I hope that by helping each other, we get through this difficult phase of our lives soon," he said.## Rupesh Sawarkar, Chairman, Sawarkar Shelters, shared: "It is so heartwarming to see people come forward to show unity in this fight against coronavirus. There are so many people who cannot get access to food right now. It is such a great initiative by Mr. Sanjay Dutt to step up and help these people out. His association with Sawarkar Shelters has been a positive one thanks to his generosity. His humanitarian efforts are a motivation for others to do whatever they can to support one another."## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Singer-composer Shekhar Ravjiani has unveiled his version of "Maha Mrityunjaya" mantra, which he describes as a prayer from him to Lord Shiva to protect everyone at a time when people are hit by the coronavirus pandemic.## "I've been listening to Shankar Sahney's version of the 'Maha Mrityunjaya' mantra since many years and it is a prayer that I really love and recite regularly," said Shekhar.## "During this lockdown period, I've been praying for the well-being of humanity with the hope that this difficult time will pass. Here's my version of 'Maha Mrityunjaya' mantra -- a prayer from me to Lord Shiva to protect all of us," added the artiste, who had earlier come up with his own rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa and Gayatri Mantra.## Shekhar's version of "Maha Mrityunjaya" mantra has been released by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series.## "We have been in the devotional market space since the time my father (Gulshan Kumar) started the company. With the blessings of Lord Mahadev, we are excited to release this version of 'Maha Mrityunjaya' mantra in Shekhar's voice," said Bhushan.## "We hope the mantra will bring about positive change during this tough time of the coronavirus pandemic that humanity at large is grappling with," he added.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has voiced concern over the stigma around COVID-19 and has urged people to not discriminate against patients suffering from coronavirus.## Anushka took to social media and voiced her concerns, she wrote: "Deeply disturbed reading some reports about how coronavirus patients and even some medical professionals, who are in the frontline taking care of such patients, are being discriminately treated," she said.## The actress wants all citizens to exercise sensitivity towards patients and medical professionals and called for India to stand shoulder to shoulder in times like this.## "At times like this, it is important that we care for each other and are extremely sensitive to the suffering of others. Let's not treat fellow citizens with disrespect and stigma. It's the time to stay united and stand united," she said.## On the work front, Anushka and her husband, cricketer superstar Virat Kohli, have pledged to support the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's (Maharashtra) Relief Fund in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic.## A source in the industry told IANS that Virat and Anushka have jointly donated Rs. 3 crore towards the cause.## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker James Gunn says his anticipated films "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" and "The Suicide Squad" won't be delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis all over the world.## Gunn opened about the status of the films while answering fans' questions on his Twitter account, reports variety.com.## He said the new "Suicide Squad" film, for Warner Bros. and DC Comics, is scheduled to release as planned on August 6, 2021.## "Right now there's no reason for ‘The Suicide Squad' release date to move. We are on or ahead of schedule. We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting and set up editing from our homes (due to a post-production team and studio with foresight) before quarantine," Gunn said.## He gave a similar update for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3", which does not have a release date yet.## "Right now the plans with ‘Vol. 3' are also exactly the same as they were before coronavirus," he said.## Gunn is excited about his version of "The Suicide Squad", which stars Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Taika Waititi, Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba, John Cena, Storm Reid, Pete Davidson, David Dastmalchian and Daniela Melchior.## "Guardians of the Galaxy" director Gunn wrote the second "Suicide Squad" installment, which tells the story of a group of super-villains forced by the government to work for good and save mankind. The first installment released in 2016, grossing $768 million worldwide despite dismal reviews.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha is utilizing her lockdown time as she has taken to scriptwriting. She says it all started with penning down a few thoughts and that just soon became an interesting idea.## "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 favorite genre. The premise is hilarious," Richa said.## She added that she wants to write something and focus on why people should prioritize.## "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," she said.## The lockdown has helped her explore her creative side.## "It has been bottled up within me for a long time and the entire lockdown phase has accelerated my creative side. I am just putting together the skeletal structure and will then start looking for a screenplay writer," she said.## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry addressed the future of her music-based show 'American Idol" while chatting with her fans online.## She spoke to her fans on Sunday, going live on Facebook minutes ahead of the new episode of "American Idol", reports etonline.com.## "What's going on with the show since we're all still in quarantine?" Perry said, reading a question from one viewer. "Well, I think that we're all gonna have to be very creative."## "I know that we're going to get really creative and you'll just have to be tuning into that creativity that we are probably going to create from our individual homes," Perry said, sounding somewhat unsure of how to answer. "We'll see how this goes."## When asked if she planned on performing on the show this season, Perry said: "I hope so! I'd love to."## Perry also spoke about how she has been doing staying at home and self-isolating amid the coronavirus outbreak. "It's up and down. I'm sure like everyone else," she said. "Just think of the things to be grateful for and that puts your mind in a good place."## "I love you. I miss you guys. It's a crazy time. This is a weird and wild time and I'm sure a lot of you are going through a lot of emotions," she added. "I'm in the same club I wish I had some answers."## After saying she has "hope for the near future," Perry told her fans, "I hope that we can all get our smile back again soon. You guys stay safe and stay healthy."## Perry ended just as Sunday's new episode of "American Idol" began. Though the show has suspended production, the new episode was a special one made up of already taped footage.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Zoa Morani is out of hospital after recovering from a bout of COVID-19.## Zoa took to Instagram to share the news that she is out of the hospital. She posted a selfie in a surgical mask along with the announcement.## "Time to say goodbye to my warriors from space and keep them in my prayers forever! Goodbye, isolation ICU. Time for #homesweethome!" wrote Zoa in the caption.## Earlier on Saturday, while chatting up actor Varun Dhawan on Instagram Live, Zoa had sent out positive vibes about her health. "I really couldn't believe it because I was glued to the news and seeing all the stories. And then, to suddenly realize that you only have it, is a little scary. But I promise, once you go through it, you realize that it is completely manageable," the actress had informed Varun, according to hindustantimes.com.## Zoa, her sister Shaza and their father, producer Karim Morani, have been among the earliest reported COVID-19 cases in Bollywood. While Shaza has also been discharged from hospital and has returned home, Karim Morani is still receiving medical attention.## The news was made official by Zoa on Wednesday when she confirmed on Instagram, saying: "My father, sister and I have been tested COVID 19 positive. Papa and Shaza have no symptoms, I have a few...will be sharing the experience soon so that others get an idea and I can be of some help."## Stay tuned...

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London, April 12 (IANS) Comedian-actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died after contracting coronavirus, his agent said. He was 79 years old.## Brooke-Taylor was a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" for over 40 years and became popular with "The Goodies" on TV in the 1970s.## Brooke-Taylor began his acting career at Cambridge University.## Brooke-Taylor was even part of the TV show "At Last The 1948 Show", where he starred alongside John Cleese and Graham Chapman.## "It has come as devastating news to hear that Tim has succumbed to this dreadful virus an" especially when we all thought he was recovering. Tim was a delightful man and never anything but great company," said comedian Jack Dee, who hosts "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue", reports thesun.co.uk.## "It has always been one of the great joys of my career to work with someone who was part of the comedy landscape of my childhood.## "I can't bear the thought of introducing 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' without being able to say 'And on my right, Tim Brooke-Taylor'.## Tim brought a unique quality to Clue. He was a proper team player, very generous as a performer, never egotistical and always more than delighted to set himself up as the b**t of the joke.## "For me, his great comedy gift was playing the injured innocent and he did it with brilliance and a characteristic lightness of touch.## "It's always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, but these times have created the cruelest of circumstances for that to happen in and my thoughts are with his wife Christine and all his family," Dee said.## Comedy writer Simon Blackwell tweeted: "Heartbreaking news about Tim Brooke-Taylor. Filled so many people's childhoods with massive laughs, and then kept doing so for decades afterward. Condolences to his family and friends."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Ishita Dutta's love for painting is not known to many. Now that shooting has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and she is indoors, she is engaging in painting.## "I am painting, sketching, watching TV and cooking a bit. It's such a bliss to be able to find time to do things that I love as we are always working. We never really get much time for ourselves or with each other," she said.## "In these difficult times, we all need to stand together by distancing ourselves from each other. We have to stay home and practice self-isolation and social distancing. People are treating this as a holiday, going out and meeting others. We have to refrain from all these activities and take this more seriously," she added.## Her Instagram page is full of photos and videos in which she can be seen having a fun time with her husband Vatsal Sheth, doing yoga, painting, cooking and much more.## She was last seen on the small screen in the show "Bepanah Pyaarr", which went off the air in February.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan has gone filmy to educate his fans and followers about the coronavirus pandemic. He has recreated a romantic scene from his 1989 blockbuster "Maine Pyar Kiya", but with a coronavirus twist.## Salman shared a then and now video which has an old clip from "Maine Pyar Kiya". The scene has Salman kissing a lipstick mark on a mirror that was left by Bhagyashree's character in the movie.## Over 30 years later, he recreated the scene. But this time, instead of kissing the lipstick mark, he cleans it with what looks like a sanitizer and a piece of cloth.## "If MPK releases now, happy Easter be focused n Stay strong," he captioned the video.## His fans loved the new version and left many heart emojis in the comments section. One of the Instagram users also commented: "Ye kya Kiya? Sanitise Kar Diya?" Another called it an "epic twist".## Salman has been also sharing videos from his quarantine time with family in his farmhouse.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared that she is helping to students in Los Angeles in adapting to virtual classrooms amid lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.## Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself talking about helping students with the new concept.## She says in the video: "Hi everyone! In this crazy time right now, it is so important for people to come together as a community and help out where they can. Youth empowerment, success in education have been two cases that have been so close to my heart, always.## "I am working with my partners at JBL to provide headphones for children in Los Angeles who are currently adapting to the new virtual classrooms. We are all going to get through this together."## She captioned the clip: "Education and empowering youth is so important to me, so @JBLaudio and I teamed up to help Los Angeles kids adjust to their new classroom environment."## The clip currently has 1.4 million views on Instagram.## Priyanka last week pledged to donate $100,000 to women doing their bit in the health crisis.## Priyanka and her husband Nick Jonas have also donated to organizations like the PM-CARES Fund, Unicef, Feeding America, and Goonj.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Adah Sharma gave a lesson how to make a mask at home amid lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak in the country.## Adah took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself making a facemask under a minute with the help of a sock.## In the caption, she requested her fans to show what they made and added: "Again DO NOT go out of your house...but if you have to for emergencies then you must wear a mask. If you don't have a mask, now you do!"## Adah's DIY video currently has 221k likes on the photo-sharing website.## Recently the actress, shared a few racy photographs of herself, saying those were actual pictures taken during the break between "washing bartans (dishes) and doing jhaadu (sweeping)".## "What did you do today? These are actual pics of me just taking a break between washing bartans and doing jhaadu... Sacchi... Find @adah_ki_radha in the pics...only people with an IQ over 120 can see her... SWIPE to see what happens after all the Ghar ka kaam is done," she had captioned her two racy images Adah shared on Instagram.## Adah made her Bollywood debut in 2009 with the horror film "1920". She was then seen in films like "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke", the "Commando" franchise, and "Bypass Road", and will next be seen in "Man To Man". The film revolves around actor Naveen Kasturia's character falling in love with and marrying Sharma's character, only to realize she was biologically a man who became a woman after surgery.## Stay tuned...