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

In March 2020, it was reported that Kanika Kapoor was diagnosed with Covid-19 after she returned from London. She had been in a Lucknow hospital and after several tests, her last two tests have come out negative and she was discharged a few days ago. She has been spending time with her family in Lucknow. Amid her recovery, she has been sent a notice by the police to record her statement in regards to her interacting with people after arriving from abroad.

Deepak Kumar Singh, ACP, Krishna Nagar said that she will have to come to the police station to give a written statement after which further proceedings will be carried out. The ‘Baby Doll’ singer has been charged under IPC 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) of the IPC.

In her latest statement that she shared on Instagram, Kanika Kapoor revealed that she was scanned at the international airport before she arrived in Mumbai on March 10. Until that time, officials had not issued a mandatory quarantine system. She reached Lucknow on March 11 to meet her family and there was no scanning system available for domestic flights. On March 14 and 15, she met a couple of friends for lunch and dinner. She also pointed out that all those people she interacted in Mumbai, Lucknow, and the UK have tested negative of coronavirus.

ALSO READ: Kanika Kapoor spends quality time at home with parents after recovering from Covid-19

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Akshay Kumar contributes Rs. 2 crores to the Mumbai Police Foundation

Akshay Kumar was the first Bollywood celebrity to make a huge contribution towards the PM-CARES Fund to fight coronavirus. Now, the actor has contributed Rs. 2 crores to the Mumbai Police Foundation.

With over 5000 cases of coronavirus, Mumbai is one of the worst-hit cities in the country. The Police Force is working day in and day out to make sure that the lockdown is implemented without any problems. On Monday, Mumbai Police Commissioner took to his official Twitter handle to thank Akshay Kumar. "Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women of Mumbai Police!"

Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women of Mumbai Police!#MumbaiPoliceFoundation

— CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) April 27, 2020

Akshay Kumar had earlier donated Rs. 3 crores to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), masks and rapid testing kits, in the fight against the pandemic. Apart from financial contribution, the Good Newwz actor has also been using his social media presence to spread awareness about the virus and urging people to stay at home.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar offers financial aid to Gaiety-Galaxy owner

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Chandni Bhagwanani of Sanjivani 2 is stuck in Australia amid the COVID-19 lockdown

Chandni Bhagwanani was last seen in Sanjivani 2 starring Surbhi Chandna and Namit Khanna in lead roles. Her character in the show had a hue of grey which was quite refreshing for her fans to see. With the entire country on lockdown due to the rapid spread of Coronavirus, most of us are at home with our families, while Chandni is all by herself in Melbourne, Australia.

The actress flew to Australia for her professional commitment and is now managing her financing by using up her savings. She was initially living in a hotel for over a month, but when the lockdown got extended, she rented an apartment along with two other Indians. She says that she’s missing her parents and her home the most but it’s easier because she is sharing an apartment and can discuss things with her flatmates. Chandni also revealed that she tried to book a flight during the little buffer time that was given, but the flights were full and it was unsafe to travel amidst a pandemic.

Chandni further said that she feels that the lockdown might be extended till June considering how rapidly it’s spreading across the globe.

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Tom Cruise starrer Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 release dates delayed

Since showbiz has taken a huge hit amid coronavirus pandemic, many films have been postponed! Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick has been pushed to December 2020 from June release! Now, two more of his movies have been delayed.

It's been confirmed that Paramount Pictures has delayed Mission: Impossible 7 and will now release on November 19, 2021, originally scheduled for July 21, 2021. The follow up Mission: Impossible 8 will open on November 4, 2022, which was originally supposed to release on August 5, 2022.

"Like nearly all movies currently in production, “Mission: Impossible 7” halted shooting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cruise had been about to start filming in Venice, Italy — an area hit hard by the virus’ outbreak — when the studio pumped the breaks in late February. With filming indefinitely paused, the latest tentpole in the spy series likely wouldn’t have been completed in time for its original release," Variety revealed.

Christopher McQuarrie will helm the next two installments of Mission: Impossible. He previously directed 2015’s Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and 2018’s Mission Impossible: Fallout.

ALSO READ: Dwayne Johnson says he lost the role of Jack Reacher to Tom Cruise

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Salman Khan keeping himself in shape to shoot for the climax of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai post lockdown

Since film shootings have been halted amid lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic, actors are keeping themselves busy whilst at home. Salman Khan has been staying at his Panvel farmhouse with some of his family members and close friends. The actor was shooting for Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai when the lockdown was announced.

Since the film will be delayed and he is yet to shoot some action scenes, he is keeping himself in shape by working out. As per reports, he has been keeping his weight in check, working out full-fledged in the gym, and eating the right food. Some car chase action sequences are yet to be filmed which will be done immediately post the lockdown.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan is also keeping himself busy by harvesting fruits and vegetables. The whole family is eating home-cooked meals from their farm produce.

 Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is being directed by Prabhu Deva. It stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff.

ALSO READ: When Shah Rukh Khan’s snore DISTURBED Salman Khan’s sleep during Karan Arjun’s schedule!

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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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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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"Negativity thrown at a person does not change reality"- Kanika Kapoor breaks silence, issues statement

In March, shortly after her return from London, singer Kanika Kapoor was diagnosed with Covid-19. She recovered after testing positive for as many as five times, and is now discharged from the hospital. Several rumours suggesting that she dodged the mandatory screening at the airport and later hosted lavish parties at her hometown Lucknow after returning, were doing the rounds. After getting discharged, Kanika has broken silence for the first time and has put out a statement on social media. She says rumours of her escaping the screening or throwing parties have no truth to them.

"Every person that I have come in contact with be it in UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has shown no symptoms of Covid-19. In fact all those tested have been negative," she wrote.

She further gave a dateline of events and said she hadn't developed any symptoms immediately after her return, and hence attended a gathering. "I travelled from UK to Mumbai on March 10 and was duly screened at the international airport. I travelled to Lucknow the following day on March 11 to see my family. There was no screening set up for domestic flights. On March 14 and 15 I attended a friend's lunch and dinner. There was no party hosted by me and I was in absolute normal health. I had symptoms on March 17 and 18 so I requested to be tested," she wrote. Read her full statement below.

 

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Stay Home Stay Safe ????????

A post shared by Kanika Kapoor (@kanik4kapoor) on Apr 26, 2020 at 1:50am PDT

Earlier, a number of FIRs including one under secion  269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), were filed against Kanika.

 

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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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Raveena Tandon launches Jeetega India Jeetenge Hum campaign to stop attacks on healthcare workers

Just when the nation is under a lockdown due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic and there's much scare in the minds of people about the situation, we have Bollywood diva Raveena Tandon who has come forward with a special campaign titled #JeetegaIndiaJeetengeHum on her Instagram handle. The initiative is expected to go a long way in not just pushing everyone to be positive but also stop the spread of false rumours during these challenging times.

As an important part of the campaign, Raveena Tandon wants to bring attention to the bravery of doctors and nurses who have been working tirelessly day and night for the betterment of society and saving us all from the deadly disease. The actress urges everyone to stop the violence and hatred being thrown at them from different sections of the society and rather applaud them for being on the frontfoot battling Covid - 19. In a special video, she is seen talking about giving out love and respect to these medical forces. As she salutes the efforts of these doctors and nurses, the ace performer requests everyone to do the same.

 

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#♥️????????thankyou #medicalcommunity ♥️???????? I nominate @sonu_sood @theshilpashetty @thejohnabraham Friends,As we come together to fight the challenges posed by the Coronavirus Pandemic,I would like you to think of all those doctors, nurses and health-workers, quietly working with diligence and dignity,away from their homes and families,so that our present and future remains secure. Lately we have all heard unfortunate reports of our healthcare workers being harassed and attacked.This is a tragic happening we must all confront together. Please do not fall prey to fake news and false rumours, which may fuel violence against our medical community. The least we can do is to protect those who are doing everything to keep us safe and the one thing we owe them is a debt of gratitude.Thank you and stay safe!

A post shared by Raveena Tandon (@officialraveenatandon) on Apr 24, 2020 at 11:34pm PDT

Opening up about her special campaign, Raveena Tandon said in an official statement, "I feel it's extremely important for all of us to do our bit by encouraging the real heroes, our doctors and nurses who are stepping out everyday and fighting this deadly coronavirus. They haven't met their families to keep us and our families safe and that's why through my campaign - #JeetegaIndiaJeetengeHum I request everyone to give these medical forces their due respect and at the same time not spread false rumours. I'm hopeful we will all see the light sooner together."

Sharing the campaign video on social media, Raveena Tandon has nominated her friends from all walks of life including Karan Johar, Yuvraj Singh, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Farah Khan, Saina Nehwal, Ranveer Singh, Sonu Sood and more. It will be amazing to watch our favourites celebs come forward and support this special initiative.

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Producers Guild of India, Filmmakers for Frontline Care, Project Mumbai and Mr. Ketan Rawal Come Forward To Help The Women Cops

Producers Guild of India, Filmmakers for Frontline Care, Project Mumbai, and Mr. Ketan Rawal come together for Mission Suraksha campaign and offers celebrity vans as restrooms for women cops. As a gesture of gratitude ‘Mission Suraksha' was launched on Friday to protect our caretakers, especially women cop on bandobast duty.

In the tweet, Producers Guild of India wrote, “Fully equipped tents and vanity vans used by cinema stars have been provided across 22 key locations as restrooms for break time.”

We are proud to be associated with #MissionSuraksha launched by #FilmmakersForFrontlineCare
along with @projectmumbai1
and #KetanRawal to express gratitude to the @MumbaiPolice force by deploying Vanity Vans & Tents at various locations in Mumbai under these tough conditions. pic.twitter.com/hcatmJ6bwi

— producersguildindia (@producers_guild) April 18, 2020

Chhitra Subramaniam from Filmmakers For Frontline Care stated, "Women and men at the frontier of the fight with the virus are making tremendous sacrifices and need all the facilities and support to make their jobs easier. It's our privilege to help them in the best possible ways."

Shishir Joshi, Founder of Project Mumbai said, “We at Project Mumbai have been at the forefront of reaching out to communities across sectors impacted by the virus. It is only natural that those who serve us-the uniformed services get as much support that is possible. Mission Suraksha is about that.”

The gesture comes just a few days after Bollywood stars took to social media to express their gratitude to Mumbai Police for their tireless efforts during the ongoing lockdown. The Producers Guild of India has also set up a relief fund for daily wage earners associated with the film industry, to ensure these workers and their families get food during the coronavirus pandemic.

Also Read: Producers Guild of India sets up a relief fund for daily wage earners

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