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BollywoodMay 04, 2021

Deepika Padukone tests positive for Covid

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has reportedly tested Covid positive. While an official confirmation on behalf of the actress is awaited, the website of IIFA tweeted the health update on Tuesday. “#DeepikaPadukone has tested positive for Covid-19. Get well soon, Deepika!” said a tweet on @IIFA. Confirming the news, entertainment industry tracker Ramesh Bala tweeted: “Actress @deepikapadukone tests positive for #Covid. Wishing her a speedy recovery.” Deepika is currently in Bangalore with her family. Earlier on Tuesday, her father, badminton icon Prakash Padukone had to be admitted to
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Sanjay Dutt remembers mother Nargis Dutt on 40th death anniversary

Marking the 40th death anniversary of veteran actor Nargis Dutt, her son and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt shared an old childhood picture and penned a heartfelt note for his mother on social media. The 'Dus' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a black-and-white photo of him with his mother, along with the caption, "Not a day goes by when I don't miss you Ma!" In the candid picture, the mother-son duo could be seen smiling as they posed together. The late actor looked beautiful as she flashed her million-dollar smile while she sat next to Sanjay, who looked cute as a button. Nargis, who
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis passes away

Actress Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday (May 1) in New York City. She was 89. Olympia had won an Academy Award for her role in Moonstruck. In a statement given by the actress’ family, they mentioned that Dukakis passed away at her home with her daughter Christina Zorich by her side. “Her brother Apollo Dukakis, her sons, Stefan and Peter Zorich, and four grandchildren thank you for your love and prayers during this difficult time,” the family stated.
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Kriti Sanon’s Mimi to have a digital release

As per sources Kriti Sanon starrer Mimi might be heading for a digital release. Dinesh Vijan is apparently in talks with a big streaming giant to premiere Kriti's Mimi, along with a few other projects that are already in place. The source added that Dinesh has checked all possibilities and finally decided to go online with Mimi. He has earned a good profit and is expected to make the announcement soon. Apart from Mimi, Dinesh Vijan is contemplating a digital release for Sunny Kaushal’s Shiddat as well.
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas raises Rs. 4.9 crores through Give India

International celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been actively supporting ‘Give India’ to ensure that the citizens of India are provided with the basic medical facilities. Taking to her Instagram, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared a heartbreaking video of the citizens. She wrote, “The battle to stop the ravaging effects of Covid-19 in India still continues unabated. Your contributions to @give_india will make a huge, tangible difference! Your contributions will save lives ???????? #TogetherForIndia @give_india Click the link in bio to donate.” The video contains visuals of Indian strug
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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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