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Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Alia Bhatt has tested positive for COVID-19. The Gangubai Kathiawadi took to Instagram stories to share her diagnosis late Thursday night. She wrote, “Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care.” Last month, in March, Alia’s boyfriend and Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor had tested positive for coronavirus. He has now tested negative for the virus and has fully recovered. Even Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is directing Alia…
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Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor celebrate five years of Ki and Ka, demand a sequel

Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor celebrate five years of Ki and Ka, demand a sequel

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor are celebrating five years of R Balki’s Ki and Ka and the two stars went down memory lane as they posted on social media. While heaping praises at the project, the actors also demanded a sequel, given they enjoyed working together so much on the 2016 film. Kareena shared a candid photo from the set where Arjun can be seen having a fun time with their makeup artist, while she poses with her trademark pout. Calling the film ‘quite bold’, the Laal Singh Chaddha actor stated that she thoroughly enjoyed working with Arjun and Balki. Bebo also…
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Ranveer Singh to collaborate with ‘screen idol’ Anil Kapoor

Ranveer Singh to collaborate with ‘screen idol’ Anil Kapoor

Ranveer Singh has never shied away from expressing his love for veteran actor Anil Kapoor. The two actors previously played father and son in Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do and are reuniting for another project, according to an Instagram post shared by Singh on Thursday. Ranveer shared a series of photographs on Instagram along with a caption that read, “Can’t express the gratitude 🙏🏽 the pride, the utter delight & sheer joy of collaborating with one of my most admired screen idols 🌟 I deeply cherish the bond that we share 🧿 He is one-of-a-kind. Giant of a performer. Legend of…
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Anupam Kher confirmed that wife, actor-politician Kirron Kher has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Anupam Kher confirmed that wife, actor-politician Kirron Kher has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Actor Anupam Kher confirmed that his wife, actor-politician Kirron Kher, has been battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. In a statement on Thursday morning, which was from Anupam and son Sikandar, the actor wrote that Kirron is undergoing treatment for the disease and ‘will come out of this stronger’. “Just so that rumours don’t get the better of a situation Sikandar and I would like to inform everyone that Kirron has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before. We are…
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Sanya Malhotra got candid about her latest release Pagglait, what went in her mind while portraying a young widow Sandhya.

Sanya Malhotra got candid about her latest release Pagglait, what went in her mind while portraying a young widow Sandhya.

Sanya Malhotra says she never thought playing Sandhya in her latest film Pagglait would have such an impact on her. The actor, who’s currently riding high on all the positive reviews the Netflix movie is receiving, said, “People are writing great characters, so it’s a great time for me to be an actor.” Pagglait is Sanya’s first film as the main protagonist. The Umesh Bist directorial revolves around a young widow and how her life changes after the tragedy, as she realises how she has not been the agent of her own life and embarks on a journey of self-discovery…
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Oscars add UK hub for broadcast, the main event of Oscars will still take place at Los Angeles’ Union station

Oscars add UK hub for broadcast, the main event of Oscars will still take place at Los Angeles’ Union station

With less than a month until showtime, the 93rd Oscars are taking another pass at the script. Show producers Steven Soderbergh, Jesse Collins and Stacey Sher remain determined to have an in-person ceremony on April 25 in Los Angeles but told nominees Tuesday in a virtual meeting that they’ve added a British hub after some backlash from nominees about international travel restrictions. The main event will still take place at Los Angeles’ Union station which will include a red carpet component but they are planning something special for the UK location. The show is also working with local broadcast affiliates…
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Rajinikanth honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rajinikanth honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Actor Rajinikanth has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award. Confirming the news, Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar wrote, “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.” The union minister also thanked the jury which comprised Asha Bhonsle, Mohanlal, Subhash Ghai, Biswajeet Chatterjee and Shankar Mahadevan. His colleagues of the film industry and other important personalities rushed to wish the superstar via social media. One of the first people to wish him was the Indian Prime Minister…
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Bhagyashree Milind on Anandi Gopal’s National Award Win

Bhagyashree Milind on Anandi Gopal’s National Award Win

The recently concluded 67th National Film Awards announcements turned out to be quite special for the team of Anandi Gopal. It was recognised as the Best Social Film and fetched the Best Production Design trophy for Sunil Nigvekar and Nilesh Wagh. The Marathi language drama traces the inspirational real-life story of Anandibai Joshi, India’s first woman doctor. It makes a case for women education and how no dream is ever too big to be realised. Actress Bhagyashree Milind plays the title role in this acclaimed period piece set in the 19th century, and reacts to the film bagging the prestigious…
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Prachi Desai on quitting television for Bollywood, says “One has to pass out of school and move to college.”

Prachi Desai on quitting television for Bollywood, says “One has to pass out of school and move to college.”

Having started her career as a teenager, Prachi Desai rose to fame playing Bani in Kasamh Se. Her pairing with a much senior Ram Kapoor in the Zee TV show was much loved by fans. While at the prime of her career, the actor decided to move to Bollywood, leaving behind a stardom that many just dream of. Prachi made her big debut opposite Farhan Akhtar in Rock On!! in 2008, and there was no looking back for her. She went on to play the female lead in films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai,  Azhar, Bol Bachchan and…
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Shweta Tiwari opens up on her abusive marriages

Shweta Tiwari opens up on her abusive marriages

Television actor Shweta Tiwari has seen a lot of ups and downs in her personal life. The actor got married in her teens to Raja Chaudhary, divorced him at the age of 27 after accusing him of domestic violence. Years later, the Kasautii Zindagi Kay fame actor married Abhinav Kohli in 2013. However, her second marriage didn’t last long either amid domestic abuse claims. Shweta, who has a daughter from her first marriage and a son from the second, opened up on walking out of two exploitative marriages, being a single-parent, being at the receiving end of sexism and much…
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