Randhir Kapoor tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised

Bollywood actor-filmmaker Randhir Kapoor has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalized, authorities at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital confirmed on Thursday.

“Veteran actor Shri Randhir Kapoor is admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital Mumbai for Covid-19 treatment last night. His condition remains stable,” Dr. Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, said in a statement.

The 74-year-old, who is the father of actresses Karisma and Kareena Kapoor, and is married to actress Babita, has lately been in the news after Bombay High Court asked him and his sister Rima Jain to submit the divorce decree of their brother, late Rajiv Kapoor, in a property-related case.

On Wednesday, Randhir informed that he was trying to trace the divorce papers to produce in court, and has debuted a tracer for the job.

Sunny Leone: It’s time to get vaccinated

Sunny Leone has urged everyone to fight Covid-19, saying it is time to get vaccinated.

Sunny posted a picture on Instagram where she is seen a blue lace leotard paired with a tan jacket, smiling at the camera.

“Let’s take the fight to #covid_19. It’s time to get Vaccinated!! Vaccinate yourself and your loved ones to give everyone especially the Frontline warriors a fighting chance against the pandemic!!” Sunny wrote alongside the image.

Sunny is currently in Kerala to shoot her upcoming film, the psychological thriller “Shero”. It is directed by Sreejith Vijayan and will be released in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam.

She had recently shot for the reality TV show “MTV Splitsvilla” in the state.

Sonu Sood : Everyone please come forward, we need more helping hands

Actor Sonu Sood took to Instagram on Wednesday to urge more people to come forward and help those who are suffering due to Covid.

He posted a screen recording of his phone that shows the actor has been getting messages from people asking for help continuously. He says he is trying to help as many people as possible.

“The speed at which we get requests across the country. Trying my best to reach out to everyone. Everyone…Please come forward. We need more helping hands. Do your best to the best of your capabilities,” he wrote.

The actor tested Covid positive a while back but was back to helping people as soon as he recovered from the virus.

Sonu was appointed brand ambassador of Punjab’s Covid vaccination program by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh earlier this month. Last year, during the lockdown, he helped thousands of migrants reach home safely. He also provided e-rickshaws to the unemployed.

Shalini Kapoor develops interest in interior designing

Actress Shalini Kapoor is using her lockdown free time to learn about interior design.

Shalini, who is known for her roles in television shows such as “Devon K Dev… Mahadev”, “Qubool Hai” and “Saath Phere” among others, started redesigning her house to put knowledge into practice.

“While I was traveling for my shoots for Qabool Hai’s second season last year, I was reading books on interior designing. I have taken a lot of inspiration from Twinkle Khanna, too, and I’m more creative now,” Shalini told.

She adds: “I was aiming to redesign my house since December last year. So, I managed to have a good stock of the required stuff I would need. Now, I’m completely redesigning my house. I started with my bedroom. I’m glad about the look and proud of myself.”

Actress Snehalata Vasaikar helps child stars Aditi Jaltare, Krish Chauhan learn poetry

Actress Snehalata Vasaikar, who shares the screen with child actors Aditi Jaltare and Krish Chauhan in the show “Punyashlok Ahilyabai”, says she often tries to help the kids imbibe the nuances of poetry.

“Aditi and Krish are such young talented kids. They juggle their academics and acting so effortlessly, it’s inspiring. I honestly love to spend time with them, in whatever way I can. Which is why, any chance I get, I sit with the kids and help them learn the art of poetry in all its nuances,” she says.

The actress adds that the two young actors have been doing well on the show.

“Both of them exhibit great interest and hold amazing grasping power. Also, they are such bright kids, not only have they imbibed their characters so well on screen, but they’re equally adept at academics and extra-curricular activities,” she says.

“Punyashlok Ahilyabai” airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Pranati Rai Prakash: We should start valuing what we’ve taken for granted

Actress Pranati Rai Prakash feels the current Covid pandemic tells us we should start valuing what we have taken for granted.

“We are In a place where we are running out of oxygen, the very essential. We should start valuing what we’ve taken for granted so often. Give to the planet its due love and hope it comes back to us with blessing. Praying for the situation to get better and lives to heal, for us to heal and revive, ” the actress shares.

On the work front, Pranati has a busy schedule ahead. She will be seen in Ekta Kapoor’s web series “Cartel”, and also features in Abbas-Mastan’s upcoming digital film, “Penthouse”, co-starring Bobby Deol and Arjun Rampal. She will also start shooting for her upcoming web series “Blackwoods” soon.

Allu Arjun tests positive for Covid-19

Telugu star Allu Arjun has tested positive for Covid-19 and has isolated himself at home. The actor posted a note on Instagram on Wednesday to share the health update.

“Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols,” Arjun wrote.

He urged those who have come in contact with him to get themselves tested.

“Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance,”he added.

The actor shared that he is doing fine and that his fans need not to worry.

“I request all my well wishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine,” he concluded.

Mandira Bedi to play ‘fierce, fiery, fantastic’ cop in upcoming web series

Mandira Bedi will soon be seen in a cop avatar, in an upcoming murder mystery series.

“I play the role of Ruhana Dhulap, a sharp, short-tempered yet successful police officer. She is fierce, fiery, and fantastic at what she does. However, it is this one murder case of a young businessman that has her completely web locked and she puts her all into solving it.”

“I have played a police officer before but Ruhana’s character is different, and what I enjoyed the most was (the fact that) her approach to each interrogation is unique. I believe this is a series that’s truly one of a kind. I am eagerly looking forward to the release of this edge-of-the-seat thriller,” she said.

Details and the title of the show are still under wraps. The show also stars Sid Makkar, Dipannita Sharma, and Nauheed Cyrusi, and will be released on Disney+ Hotstar.

Rachel Bilson: ‘The O.C.’ reboot would be awesome

Actress Rachel Bilson, who gained instant fandom with her role as Summer Roberts in the popular teen drama series “The O.C.”, roots for a reboot of the popular series.

The series originally ran between 2003 and 2007, and it also stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Chris Carmack, Tate Donovan, and Autumn Reeser among others.

“I know we talked about definitely getting together personally, as a reunion … all of us getting together. I think we have spoken to some already, everyone’s onboard for that. But a reboot would be awesome,” Bilson told Entertainment Tonight, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She added: “I think that’s in the hands of (creators and executive producers) Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. There’s still a ways to go, so maybe they’ll figure it out! That’d be fun.”

Despite the show’s success, Bilson doesn’t actually have many vivid memories of the series.

“I’ve learned that I actually have zero memory and don’t remember most of the things that happened on this show. So I’m kind of going through this with everyone else, re-watching it, discovering it. I wouldn’t even say rediscovering it, (I’m) discovering it for the first time!”

The actress is now the mother of a six-year-old daughter called Briar Rose. She feels that motherhood has changed her attitude towards the show.

“I’m watching it now as a mother, and I’m seeing all of these things that I’m definitely not OK with as a mother, so that’s been eye-opening. But more than anything it’s just been a lot of fun,” she said.

She joked that she’ll wait until her daughter is in her mid-30s before she introduces her to the series.

“When she is 35 or older. I’m going to hold her off from it for as long as possible!” she said.

Madhuri Dixit gets her second jab of Covid vax

Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has urged everyone to get vaccinated, adding that she has received her second jab of the Covid vaccine.

“Got my second jab today. I urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as it’s available to you. #StayHomeStaySafe,” Madhuri wrote as the caption with a picture on Instagram she posted on Monday night, where she is seen sitting on a chair and getting the second dose.

Earlier this month, the actress reacted to the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has badly affected India in its ongoing second wave.

On the professional front, she is set to make her digital debut in the series “Finding Anamika”. In the show, Madhuri plays a superstar who goes missing. The show has been directed by Karishma Kohli and Bejoy Nambiar.