Rakul Preet Singh starts fundraiser to help Covid patients

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Rakul Preet Singh starts fundraiser to help Covid patients

Actress Rakul Preet Singh has announced a fundraising campaign to help Covid patients in the country. She is urging people to contribute, so that they can aid the provision of the oxygen supply through oxygen concentrators and cylinders and their refilling, besides live-saving equipment.

“It is devastating to see the current plight of our country. Every day we hear heartbreaking stories of people struggling and fighting their battles due to the scarcity of oxygen, beds, medications, and a lot more. Through this fundraiser with giving India, our aim is to provide support and relief at a ground level with the supplies of oxygen and life-saving equipment,” she told.

Rakul Preet urged people to contribute and says that even small amounts will go a long way.

“All we are requesting is for Rs 100 and welcoming more if people can. But a contribution of Rs 100 will go a long way. So, in these trying times when we are feeling helpless, I request everyone to do their bit,” she says.

Big B rectifies error, credits Prasoon Joshi for poem he recited to encourage Covid warriors

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Big B rectifies error, credits Prasoon Joshi for poem he recited to encourage Covid warriors

Amitabh Bachchan took to social media on Wednesday to rectify a mistake he made the day before. The veteran actor on Tuesday said a poem recited by him in a video posted on Twitter is the creation of his father, the late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He has now acknowledged that the poem is actually written by poet-lyricist Prasoon Joshi.

On Tuesday, Bachchan had posted a video where he can be seen reciting a Hindi poem titled “Ruke na tu”. In the now-removed video, Amitabh Bachchan had claimed that the words were penned by his father.

In the video, after reciting the poem, Big B was heard saying: “These words, written by my father Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan, are a clarion call that reminds us to never give up. They were written at a time the country faced a different crisis and challenge, but even today, they resonate. I believe these words celebrate the spirit of the Covid warriors, our frontline workers, who, as we all know, are sacrificing so much for all of us. It is time we support them and bolster the fight against Covid. This is our fight. We can all contribute in whatever way we can. We must all come together for India.”

On Wednesday, however, Bachchan rectified his mistake. He shared the same video on Twitter, editing the portion where he mentions that the poem was penned by his father. The veteran actor also wrote in Hindi alongside the video: “Ruke na tu ke rachaiyta: Prasoon Joshi.”

Tamannaah: I always find great joy when fans resonate with my reel characters

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Tamannaah: I always find great joy when fans resonate with my reel characters

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia plays an ethical hacker in the upcoming series “November Story”, and she feels the project helped her explore creative nuances. She adds that her joy lies in fans resonating strongly with the characters she portrays.

Tamannaah plays Anuradha, and she feels it is a character that stands out among all others she has portrayed so far. “November Story equipped me with the flair to explore novel creative nuances. The script, the storyline, and Ram Subramanian’s direction to a great extent leveraged my on-screen depiction of Anuradha, a young ethical hacker who rises to the occasion when it comes to saving her father from being punished for murder,” she said.

“During the first week of the shoot, we refashioned certain scenes because the team wasn’t satisfied with how the character was shaping up,” she recalled.

Tamannaah feels happy when the audience resonates with her roles. “I always find great joy when fans resonate strongly with my reel characters, which is why I pay great attention to the finer details. I believe that these nuances — from the styling to the dialogues — have helped bring Anuradha’s character to life in just the manner that we desired,” she said.

A seven-episode whodunit, “November Story” also includes Pasupathy, GM Kumar, Aruldass, and Vivek Prasanna among others.

“November Story” releases on May 20 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

Varun Konidela urges everyone to stay home

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Varun Konidela urges everyone to stay home

Telugu star Varun Konidela posted on Instagram on Wednesday urging everyone to stay at home.

“Need of the hour is to stay at home. #stayhomestaysafe,” Varun wrote alongside the image.

Varun’s post comes in the context of the devastating second wave of Covid-19 across the country and lockdown in Telangana, which starts tomorrow.

On the work front, the actor will next be seen playing a boxer in his upcoming film. Tentatively called #VT10, the film is helmed by debutant director Kiran Korrapati.

Varun will also be seen in the sequel of the comedy “F2: Fun And Frustration”. The film is titled “F3”.

Anshuman Jha: ‘Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele’ is the last film my mother saw

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Anshuman Jha: ‘Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele’ is the last film my mother saw

The new release movie “Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele” is special for me, because, before his mother died last year, it had been his last film that his mother saw, Actor Anshuman Jha said.

“My mother was always my pillar of strength in my heart and life. Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele movie that the last film she saw of mine, which is why this is often even more special on behalf of me. This one is for my mother,” he says.

The film also stars Zareen Khan. The story revolves around a road trip taken by a shirt lifted and a lesbian woman from Delhi to Mcleodganj, and the way they discover the true meaning of affection and companionship during the trip.

The film was challenging to shoot, the actor said.

“My training as an actor isn’t just to be the simplest I can, but to be the simplest I can within the worst circumstances. This character was challenging and even more so due to what was happening reception but I hope I even have been ready to do justice to Veer. and that I am very grateful for the love coming for the film, especially from the LGBTQ+ community,” he says.

The film is presently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Allu Arjun tests negative for Covid-19

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Allu Arjun tests negative for Covid-19

Telugu iconic star Allu Arjun shared about his health condition on Wednesday. After 15 days of quarantine, I have tested negative for Covid-19 in results.

On social media, on Instagram , Allu Arjun Wrote “Hello everyone! I have tested negative after 15 days of quarantine. I would like to thank all my well-wishers and fans for his or her wishes and prayers.”

The actor added: “lockdown will help us in reducing cases, I Hope. So, stay home and be safe. many thanks for all the Love.”

Allu Arjun was posted that I have tested covid-19 positive in social media post on April 28.

He had taken Twitter and wrote: “Hello everyone, I even have tested positive for Covid-19. I have isolated myself reception and are following all the protocolso of covid-19. I request those who have are contacted me to urge tested.

“Stay home, stay safe, and obtain vaccinated once you get the prospect. I request all myfriends and well-wishers and fans to not worry about me as I’m doing fine.”

Madhuri Dixit is ‘back on set’, days after second dose of Covid vax

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Madhuri Dixit is ‘back on set’, days after second dose of Covid vax

Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene on Tuesday took to Instagram to inform fans that she was “back on set”.

The 53-year-old veteran had taken her second dose of the Covid vaccine a while back, and on Instagram, she has posted a series of pictures where she strikes classic poses in a shimmering silver saree and matching blouse. She completes her look with a matching neckpiece, earrings and a single bracelet on the right hand. She wears her hair open and goes for matching heels in the photo-op of three images.

“Back on set,” she wrote as the caption with the images, along with a film projector emoji.

While the actress did not share details about the shoot, it seems like she faced the camera for a special shoot.

Currently, Madhuri is readying to enter the OTT space with the thriller series “Finding Anamika”. She plays a superstar actress who goes missing one day. The show also features Manav Kaul and Sanjay Kapoor.

Zareen Khan on playing a gay character Just had to be honest to emotion of love

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Zareen Khan on playing a gay character Just had to be honest to emotion of love

Zareen Khan plays a homosexual woman in the recently released film “Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele”. While makers were sceptical to cast her in the role initially, the actress says it is not the first time that she has faced such a situation.

“It is not the first time that people have been sceptical to cast me in their film if it is a non-glamorous role. They have this whole thing because of all the previous work that I had done. This was not the first time that people were sceptical,” Zareen said

“But, yes, I was asked for an audition and I was more than happy to give because if a person does not know if I would be able to pull off this character. They loved the auditions and I was a part of this film,” she added.

This is the first time Zareen was seen playing a lesbian on screen. Did she have any inhibitions portraying the character at first?

“It wasn’t really difficult I would say. As for the body language, I have been a tomboy all my life, so that trait, which I was always told to correct, helped me here in the film,” she said.

“The thought occurred to me — because I am not a homosexual — that I shouldn’t end up doing something unknowingly, saying or portraying something that might offend the LGBTQ community. Then I thought to myself that it is about portraying the emotion of love and that emotion is felt the same way how a straight person would feel it, because the emotions are the same,” she said.

The actress, who was launched by superstar Salman Khan in the 2010 film “Veer”, felt that the love would be the same, and once she decided on that, she portrayed the character with full honesty.

“I just had to be honest to the emotion of love and just portray it on screen with all honesty,” she said.

“Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele” released on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

Drew Barrymore urges all to give to Priyanka Chopra’s Covid relief fund for India

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Drew Barrymore urges all to give to Priyanka Chopra’s Covid relief fund for India

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore has urged everyone to contribute towards Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas’ Covid-19 relief fund for India.

“I would like to start this show by giving our love and heart to India. We have all been reading about the Covid crisis there and they have been hit with 300 thousand new cases a day more than any country at its peak,” Barrymore said.

“Entertainment Tonight reports that Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas have teamed up with ‘Give India’ for an urgent fundraiser and they have also announced the news on Instagram,” she added.

The actress said she is with India, which has been hit by the devastating second wave of Covid-19 pandemic while speaking on her programme, “The Drew Barrymore Show”.

She also recalled that her great grandfather was born in Agra.

“I actually love India so much. It’s a country that I have traveled very thoughtfully throughout my adult life and my great-grandfather was actually born in Agra. I feel such a deep connection and I want to thank the Jonas’s for giving us a direct and easy way to contribute,” she said on the show that airs on Zee Cafe in India.

Katy Perry unfazed by Luke Bryan’s criticism of her leg hair

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Katy Perry unfazed by Luke Bryan’s criticism of her leg hair

Pop star Katy Perry is unfazed by Luke Bryans’s jibe at her leg hair. The mother of one has shared a video on Instagram Story, of country music star Bryan trolling her about leg hair.

In the video, Bryan is seen telling Perry what she looks like on the set of “American Idol”.

“I know you’re a mom and everything, but we gotta do something about this leg hair,” Bryan tells Perry.

Perry, who appears to be the one holding the camera, then showed her unshaven leg.

“No, I don’t get time!” Perry yelled at her fellow “American Idol” judge, though her face remained unseen. Citing her busy schedule as a working mom, she said: “I’d rather cuddle with my daughter!”

Bryan tried to stress his point by saying: “It is literally…,” but Perry cut him off by saying, “Yeah!” She even added a #MOMSKNOW hashtag to emphasize her case.

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