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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan postponed amid Covid-19 crisis

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan was all set to release on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. However, now with India facing the worst of the pandemic, Excel Entertainment has decided to postpone the release of the film. Farhan Akhtar took to his social media handle to share the news. "The situation in India is truly heart-breaking, and we at Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the pandemic. In light of the severity of the situation, our focus is completely on the pandemic and on supporting our employees, their families and in he
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BollywoodMay 02, 2021

Anushka, Virat Kohli to help people as Covid rages

Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, who recently turned 33, on Sunday hinted that she and her husband Virat Kohli will soon start a movement with their new initiative, the details of which she will divulge soon. The 'Sui Dhaaga' actor took to Instagram and shared a video in which she thanked her fans for all the lovely birthday messages she received. However, since the country is reeling under the exponential rise in Coronavirus cases, Anushka said that she did not feel like celebrating her birthday. Anushka further urged her fans to come together to unite and support the country in this hour of cr
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BollywoodMay 02, 2021

With hilarious throwback picture, Kartik Aaryan urges people to wear masks

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who was tested positive for the novel coronavirus in March, on Monday shared a hilarious picture, sending out the message for everyone to wear a mask and follow Covid-19 protocols. The actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a throwback picture insisting on the importance of wearing a face mask. In the caption, he wrote, "Corona sliding into UnMasked Faces like..." In the picture, Kartik could be seen posing right in front of a dinosaur sculpture while putting his head inside the dinosaur's mouth. The actor has been urging fans to follow COVID-19 protocols
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BollywoodMay 02, 2021

Piper Perabo donates to Priyanka Chopra's COVID-19 fundraiser

Hollywood celebrity Piper Perabo donated to Priyanka Chopra's fundraiser for helping India fight COVID-19 while she also appealed to fans to support the relief measures. The 44-year-old American star took to her Twitter handle and shared heart-rending burial site pictures from the capital of India. With the pictures, Piper highlighted the statements from the news article she shared. "It's like one of those movies in which the world has been attacked, and there are bodies everywhere," she said, as she looked at the rows and rows and rows and rows of pyres in various stages of completion. @Amann
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

Nick Jonas to host Billboard Music Awards 2021

Singer-songwriter-actor Nick Jonas is taking up a hosting gig. He is set to host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on May 23. For the past three years, Kelly Clarkson hosted the award show. Both the singers are coaches on The Voice. The nominations of 2021 BBMAs were announced on April 29. The Weeknd is leading with 16 nominations this year for his 'After Hours' record and the chart-topping song 'Blinding Lights'. He is followed by DaBaby coming in with nine nominations. Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, BTS are nominated in 4 categories, each followed by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande bagging three nominati
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

Kangana Ranaut to make digital debut as producer

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her digital debut as a producer with the upcoming film Tiku Weds Sheru, a love story and a satire. Kangana dives into webspace with her production house Manikarnika Films and launched its logo on Saturday, May 1. With Tiku Weds Sheru, Manikarnika Films is venturing into digital space. It's a love story and a satire with dark humour. In digital space, we will do more edgy, new-age and niche content," she said. "We will also launch new talents and take risks with new concepts. We feel the digital audience is slightly more evolved than the regul
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

Rubina Dilaik tests positive for Covid-19

Television actress and reality show Bigg Boss winner Rubina Dilaik has tested positive for the COVID-19. She took to Instagram to share the news that she has quarantined herself at home and urged people to get tested who came in contact with her in the past few days. Rubina Dilaik, in her note, said, "I always look out for silver lining!! I will be now eligible for donating plasma after a month. Tested Positive! Home quarantined for 17days! Whosoever has come in contact with me past 5/7days plz get yourself tested!" Rubina Dilaik came out as the winner in Bigg Boss 14. She was last seen in mul
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, who became the oldest woman sharp shooter in the world after taking up the sport in her 60s, died on Friday after battling Covid-19. “Mera saath chhoot gaya, Chandro kaha chali gayi (She has left me, Chandro where have you gone?),” her sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar, who is also one of the oldest female sharpshooters, wrote on her Twitter page. Chandro Tomar, who was nicknamed ‘Shooter Dadi’ for her exploits, was hospitalised after complaining of difficulty in breathing. Tests revealed she had contracted the highly contagious virus that is causing over
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal dies due to Covid complications

Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who has appeared in films like Page 3 and 2 States as well as popular television show Adaalat, has died due to coronavirus-related complications. Bikramjeet’s close friend Himanshu Dadbhawala shared this sad news. “He was admitted to hospital ten days ago at Seven Hills, he was later shifted to ICU as his condition worsened. He passed away today morning at around 5 am," he said.After retiring from the Indian Army, Kanwarpal made his acting debut in early 2000. His other movie credits include Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Aarakshan and The

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