<p>Introducing ‘Liger’ to the world, producer Karan Johar shared the first look from the film starring South Indian star Vijay Deverakonda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Puri Jagannadh, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/karan-johar">Karan Johar</a>'s production&nbsp;is pan-Indian and will release in five languages -- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada &amp; Malayalam. The film will star Ananya Panday in leading role opposite Vijay Deverakonda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Liger: Saala Crossbreed’ is how the poster introduces Vijay who is seen with boxing gloves. The poster reads: "Proud to present LIGER, starring the ruler of big screens and many hearts - Vijay Deverakonda &amp; the fiery Ananya Panday. Directed by the exceptionally skilled Puri Jagannadh, we can't wait to let the world witness this story in 5 languages - . See you at the big screens! #Liger #SaalaCrossbreed."</p>

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<p>Vijay too shared the poster and wrote, "Someone with my background shouldn’t have reached anywhere near here according to the conventions &amp; set Norms. But with sheer madness, passion, hardwork, Here we are!"</p>


Introducing ‘Liger’ to the world, producer Karan Johar shared the first look from the film starring South Indian star Vijay Deverakonda. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Karan Johar's production is pan-Indian and will release in five languages -- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam.

Introducing ‘Liger’ to the world, producer Karan Johar shared the first look from the film starring South Indian star Vijay Deverakonda. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Karan Johar's production is pan-Indian and will release in five languages -- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam. The film will star Ananya Panday in leading role opposite Vijay Deverakonda. ‘Liger: Saala Crossbreed’ is how the poster introduces Vijay who is seen with boxing gloves. The poster reads: "Proud to present LIGER, starring the ruler of big screens and many hearts - Vijay Deverakonda & the fiery Ananya Panday. Directed by the exceptionally skilled Puri Jagannadh, we can't wait to let the world witness this story in 5 languages - . See you at the big screens! #Liger #SaalaCrossbreed." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Vijay too shared the poster and wrote, "Someone with my background shouldn’t have reached anywhere near here according to the conventions & set Norms. But with sheer madness, passion, hardwork, Here we are!"

'Liger' first look: Vijay Deverakonda stars as 'crossbreed' in Karan Johar's film

Deepika Padukone's 35th birthday party on Tuesday night had some of the Bollywood A-listers in attendance. Deepika, dressed in black arrived early with husband, actor Ranveer Singh who was dressed in a black sweater and blue denim.

Deepika Padukone's 35th birthday party on Tuesday night had some of the Bollywood A-listers in attendance. Deepika, dressed in black arrived early with husband, actor Ranveer Singh who was dressed in a black sweater and blue denim. The couple posed for the paps outside the venue and Deepika even cut a cake with the media fraternity before entering the venue. The party also saw Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in attendance. The couple was accompanied by Alia's sister Shaheen Bhatt. Ranbir looked dapper in a white shirt and black denim, while Alia raised temperatures in a black ensemble. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 Deepika's Heartbeat 👑 (@deepika.heartbeat) × Deepika- Ranveer and Ranbir-Alia rang in the New Year's at Ranthambore National Park recently. The two couples were accompanied by their respective families as well. In pics: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh's Ranthambore vacation View this post on Instagram A post shared by RK ( Smart_People’s_Choice )🌟 (@ranbir__kapoor82) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by RK ( Smart_People’s_Choice )🌟 (@ranbir__kapoor82) × Bollywood's new couple, Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday were also part of the guest list. Ishaan arrived alone while Ananya was accompanied by filmmaker Karan Johar. Ananya and Deepika are working together in Shakun Batra's next. The film's leading man Siddhant Chaturvedi was also present at the party. In pics: Ananya Panday, Ishaan Khatter spark dating rumours as they vacation together in Maldives View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Jiffy (@bollywood_jiffy) × Earlier in the evening, Deepika shared a montage video of her personal and professional moments as she thanked fans and friends for the wishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × Ranveer Singh too shared images to mark his wife's 35th birthday. Ranveer first shared an adorable throwback pic of Deepika as a baby and followed it up with a photo of them cuddling up. He captioned the image as 'Biwi No 1'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) × The couple will be seen together in Kabir Khan's next '83' which is based on India's historic World Cup win 1983 at Lords Cricket Stadium.

New BFFs? Deepika Padukone celebrates birthday with Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

<p>According to the latest update from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), they issued summons to filmmaker Karan Johar in the Bollywood drugs nexus case.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/karan-johar">Karan Johar</a> was under scanner when a party he hosted that saw guests like Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and many other high profile celebs -- was ridiculed on the social media for being one that had drugs consumption. Now, the NCB has sought details of the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The central agency had received a complaint from Congress's Manjinder Sirsa in this regard in September and it was marked to MZU.</p>

<p>As per reports, the NCB has issued summons Karan Johar to check the veracity of the video under section 67(B) of the NDPS Act. 67(B) &nbsp;doesn't require physical appearance but one has to co-operate with the investigating agency. &nbsp;The person against whom it is issued is not questioned during the probe. &nbsp;</p>

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According to the latest update from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), they issued summons to filmmaker Karan Johar in the Bollywood drugs nexus case. Karan Johar was under scanner when a party he hosted that saw guests like Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and many other high profile celebs -- was ridiculed on the social media for being one that had drugs consumption.

According to the latest update from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), they issued summons to filmmaker Karan Johar in the Bollywood drugs nexus case. Karan Johar was under scanner when a party he hosted that saw guests like Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and many other high profile celebs -- was ridiculed on the social media for being one that had drugs consumption. Now, the NCB has sought details of the party. The central agency had received a complaint from Congress's Manjinder Sirsa in this regard in September and it was marked to MZU. As per reports, the NCB has issued summons Karan Johar to check the veracity of the video under section 67(B) of the NDPS Act. 67(B) doesn't require physical appearance but one has to co-operate with the investigating agency. The person against whom it is issued is not questioned during the probe. 'Karan Johar ke paltu' to 'B-grade' actress: 8 absurd comments by Kangana Ranaut on celebs that will crack you up From 'Bachchan Pandey' to 'Laal Singh Chaddha': Big festive releases of 2021 Yearender 2020: From Pratik Gandhi to Emma Corrin, Breakout Stars of This Year

NCB sends notice to Karan Johar in Bollywood drugs nexus case

<p>&nbsp;As his reality series `Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,` started premiering on Netflix on Friday, filmmaker Karan Johar spilled his excitement for the new show by striking a pose with the "Bollywood wives."<br />
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The `Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,` director marked the premiere day of the show by posting a picture of himself with the four-star wives that have been featured in the show. The picture features Johar with actors Sohail Khan`s wife Seema Khan, Sanjay Kapoor`s wife Maheep Kapoor, Chunky Pandey`s wife Bhavana Pandey, and Samir Soni`s wife Neelam Kothari.<br />
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He then went on to pen down an emotional note on the "friendship" that he shares with the four-star wives and their husbands and expressed his excitement for the show."A friendship spanning over two decades....we have loved and lived through frivolous fights, emotional breakdowns, party times, morale lows and also so much happiness," the 48-year-old filmmaker wrote.<br />
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"The fact that the four of them are on a @netflix_in show makes me so excited and exhilarated for them! Love us! Troll us! But we know you won`t ignore us! Here we are #fabulouslives of these gals," he added. The new Netflix based show is a reality series that will give a glimpse of the "fabulous lives," that the four-star "Bollywood wives," have been living.<br />
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The light-hearted show began streaming on Netflix on November 27.&nbsp;</p>


As his reality series `Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,` started premiering on Netflix on Friday, filmmaker Karan Johar spilled his excitement for the new show by striking a pose with the "Bollywood wives.

As his reality series `Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,` started premiering on Netflix on Friday, filmmaker Karan Johar spilled his excitement for the new show by striking a pose with the "Bollywood wives." The `Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,` director marked the premiere day of the show by posting a picture of himself with the four-star wives that have been featured in the show. The picture features Johar with actors Sohail Khan`s wife Seema Khan, Sanjay Kapoor`s wife Maheep Kapoor, Chunky Pandey`s wife Bhavana Pandey, and Samir Soni`s wife Neelam Kothari. He then went on to pen down an emotional note on the "friendship" that he shares with the four-star wives and their husbands and expressed his excitement for the show."A friendship spanning over two decades....we have loved and lived through frivolous fights, emotional breakdowns, party times, morale lows and also so much happiness," the 48-year-old filmmaker wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × "The fact that the four of them are on a @netflix_in show makes me so excited and exhilarated for them! Love us! Troll us! But we know you won`t ignore us! Here we are #fabulouslives of these gals," he added. The new Netflix based show is a reality series that will give a glimpse of the "fabulous lives," that the four-star "Bollywood wives," have been living. The light-hearted show began streaming on Netflix on November 27.

Karan Johar strikes pose with 'Bollywood wives' as 'Fabulous Lives' premiers on Netflix

<p>Is there a new war brewing in Bollywood? Filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar and Karan Johar are keeping it civil as they publicly argue over the title rights of the upcoming Netflix show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'. The two directors, have though maintained their stand even as KJo has apologised.&nbsp;<br />
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A few days back, Madhur Bhandarkar showed displeasure towards Johar for using the titled for the show that his Dharma Production is backing. Bhandarkar alleged that he had made the rights to title and was not willing to part with it- and Johar, despite knowing that fact went ahead and used the same title for his show.&nbsp;<br />
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On Thursday night Johar wrote an open letter and apologised To Bhandarkar but stated that he was not going to change the title.&nbsp;<br />
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“I humbly apologise for any grievance that has been caused to you during the course of the last few weeks. However, I would want to clarify that we have chosen this new and different title -The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives keeping in mind the non-fiction format of our reality-based franchise series. As our title was distine, I did not foresee it upsetting you as it has and for that I duly apologise.”<br />
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I want to inform you that we have been promoting our series with the hashtag 'Fabulous Lives'&nbsp;on all social media platforms, which is the franchise title we intend to go ahead with. We assure you that the format, nature, audience and the title of our series are different and would not in any manner dent or encumber the exploitation of your work," Johar added in the letter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To my dear friend <a href="https://twitter.com/imbhandarkar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imbhandarkar</a> 🙏❤️ <a href="https://t.co/l5oX2hmM8A">pic.twitter.com/l5oX2hmM8A</a></p>
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<p>Soon after Bhandarkar took to Twitter to respond to Johar and said that while he did accept his apology, he was still deeply upset.<br />
"Dear @KaranJohar. Thank you for your response. This is indeed a close-knit industry and it operates on mutual trust and respect.<br />
When we blatantly disregard norms that we ourselves have established, then it makes very little sense calling ourselves a ‘fraternity’.”<br />
“I didn’t hesitate a moment in the past before granting you the title “GUTKA” in 2013, that you had requested from me, and hence I would have expected the same courtesy in return when I declined you the use of a title I had duly registered, and which I did not intend to part with. The fact that you went ahead and used the title anyway despite our conversation and despite it also having been rejected by the trade associations, is what had upset me deeply. This is not how I believe real relationships work. But let’s move forward. I accept your apology and would like to leave things here. I too wish you well in your future endeavours," Bhandarkar further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/karanjohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@karanjohar</a> 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/uNHu4cq8KQ">https://t.co/uNHu4cq8KQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/iE9gbQnUpI">pic.twitter.com/iE9gbQnUpI</a></p>
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<p>'Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives' is a reality show featuring Sohail Khan's wife Seema Khan, actress Neelam Kothari who is married to actor Samir Soni, Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep Kapoor and Chunky Pandey's wife Bhavana Pandey. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on November 27.</p>


Is there a new war brewing in Bollywood? Filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar and Karan Johar are keeping it civil as they publicly argue over the title rights of the upcoming Netflix show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'.

Is there a new war brewing in Bollywood? Filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar and Karan Johar are keeping it civil as they publicly argue over the title rights of the upcoming Netflix show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'. The two directors, have though maintained their stand even as KJo has apologised. A few days back, Madhur Bhandarkar showed displeasure towards Johar for using the titled for the show that his Dharma Production is backing. Bhandarkar alleged that he had made the rights to title and was not willing to part with it- and Johar, despite knowing that fact went ahead and used the same title for his show. On Thursday night Johar wrote an open letter and apologised To Bhandarkar but stated that he was not going to change the title. “I humbly apologise for any grievance that has been caused to you during the course of the last few weeks. However, I would want to clarify that we have chosen this new and different title -The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives keeping in mind the non-fiction format of our reality-based franchise series. As our title was distine, I did not foresee it upsetting you as it has and for that I duly apologise.” I want to inform you that we have been promoting our series with the hashtag 'Fabulous Lives' on all social media platforms, which is the franchise title we intend to go ahead with. We assure you that the format, nature, audience and the title of our series are different and would not in any manner dent or encumber the exploitation of your work," Johar added in the letter. To my dear friend @imbhandarkar 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/l5oX2hmM8A — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) November 26, 2020 × Soon after Bhandarkar took to Twitter to respond to Johar and said that while he did accept his apology, he was still deeply upset. "Dear @KaranJohar. Thank you for your response. This is indeed a close-knit industry and it operates on mutual trust and respect. When we blatantly disregard norms that we ourselves have established, then it makes very little sense calling ourselves a ‘fraternity’.” “I didn’t hesitate a moment in the past before granting you the title “GUTKA” in 2013, that you had requested from me, and hence I would have expected the same courtesy in return when I declined you the use of a title I had duly registered, and which I did not intend to part with. The fact that you went ahead and used the title anyway despite our conversation and despite it also having been rejected by the trade associations, is what had upset me deeply. This is not how I believe real relationships work. But let’s move forward. I accept your apology and would like to leave things here. I too wish you well in your future endeavours," Bhandarkar further added. Dear @karanjohar 🙏 https://t.co/uNHu4cq8KQ pic.twitter.com/iE9gbQnUpI — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 26, 2020 × 'Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives' is a reality show featuring Sohail Khan's wife Seema Khan, actress Neelam Kothari who is married to actor Samir Soni, Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep Kapoor and Chunky Pandey's wife Bhavana Pandey. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on November 27.

Madhur Bhandarkar accepts Karan Johar's apology, adds 'this is not how real relationships work' 

<p>Director Madhur Bhandarkar has called&nbsp;out Karan Johar for the title of his upcoming show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'.<br />
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Taking to his Twitter account, Bandarkar by calling it 'morally and ethically wrong', wrote, ''Dear @karanjohar U &amp; @apoorvamehta18 had asked me 4 the title #BollywoodWives for web, which I refused, as my project is underway. It is Morally &amp; ethically wrong u to tweak it to #TheFabulousLivesofBollywoodWives. Pls, do not dent my project. I humbly request u to change the title.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/karanjohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@karanjohar</a> U &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/apoorvamehta18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@apoorvamehta18</a> had asked me 4 the title <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BollywoodWives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BollywoodWives</a> for web,which I refused,as my project is underway. It is Morally &amp; ethically wrong u to tweak it to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheFabulousLivesofBollywoodWives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheFabulousLivesofBollywoodWives</a>. Pls do not dent my project. I humbly request u to change the title.</p>
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<p>In his tweet, Bhandarkar said how his next project of the name Bollywood Wives is on the pipeline and Karan next project will affect it. Later, he also asks him to change the name of his upcoming show. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/fabulous-lives-of-bollywood-wives-trailer-get-ready-to-experience-desi-version-of-real-housewives-342879">Watch the trailer here</a><br />
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In 2016, Bhandarkar had shared that he was planning to make a film on the lives of Bollywood wives titled 'Bollywood wives'. "A big thank you to @ritesh_sid &amp; @faroutakhtar for giving us, #BhandarkarEntertainment, the title Bollywood Wives," Bhandarkar had posted on Twitter.<br />
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Meanwhile, Johar's upcoming web series will premiere on Netflix on November 27 and will look at the lives of four wives of Bollywood actors and BFFs, Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday and Neelam Kothari Soni.<br />
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Bhandarkar is best known for directing films such a 'Chandni Bar', 'Page 3', 'Traffic Signal' and 'Fashion'.</p>


Director Madhur Bhandarkar has called out Karan Johar for the title of his upcoming show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'. Taking to his Twitter account, Bandarkar by calling it 'morally and ethically wrong', wrote, ''Dear @karanjohar U & @apoorvamehta18 had asked me 4 the title #BollywoodWives for web, which I refused, as my project is underway.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar has called out Karan Johar for the title of his upcoming show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'. Taking to his Twitter account, Bandarkar by calling it 'morally and ethically wrong', wrote, ''Dear @karanjohar U & @apoorvamehta18 had asked me 4 the title #BollywoodWives for web, which I refused, as my project is underway. It is Morally & ethically wrong u to tweak it to #TheFabulousLivesofBollywoodWives. Pls, do not dent my project. I humbly request u to change the title.” Dear @karanjohar U & @apoorvamehta18 had asked me 4 the title #BollywoodWives for web,which I refused,as my project is underway. It is Morally & ethically wrong u to tweak it to #TheFabulousLivesofBollywoodWives. Pls do not dent my project. I humbly request u to change the title. — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 20, 2020 × In his tweet, Bhandarkar said how his next project of the name Bollywood Wives is on the pipeline and Karan next project will affect it. Later, he also asks him to change the name of his upcoming show. Watch the trailer here In 2016, Bhandarkar had shared that he was planning to make a film on the lives of Bollywood wives titled 'Bollywood wives'. "A big thank you to @ritesh_sid & @faroutakhtar for giving us, #BhandarkarEntertainment, the title Bollywood Wives," Bhandarkar had posted on Twitter. Meanwhile, Johar's upcoming web series will premiere on Netflix on November 27 and will look at the lives of four wives of Bollywood actors and BFFs, Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday and Neelam Kothari Soni. Bhandarkar is best known for directing films such a 'Chandni Bar', 'Page 3', 'Traffic Signal' and 'Fashion'.

Madhur Bhandarkar calls out Karan Johar for, 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' title: ‘It is morally and ethically wrong’

<p>There's finally some relief for Karan Johar who has been a trending topic since 2019 ever since his party video went viral where Bollywood celebs were alleged to have been 'stoned' and consumed drugs.</p>

<p>The NCB official made it clear, however, that the viral video has&nbsp;nothing to do with the ongoing drug investigation.&nbsp;<br />
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On Saturday, after a&nbsp;hectic day of star-studded investigation, Mutha Ashok Jain, Deputy Director-General, NCB when asked about KJo's viral party video and how it is a going to be a key element in Sushant Singh Rajput case said,&nbsp;''No, there is no connection of that video with this case.''<br />
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Karan's party video had several&nbsp;Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Vickey Kaushal present at the party that took place at his residence.<br />
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On Friday, Karan released an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-issues-statement-amid-drugs-probe-neither-i-consume-narcotics-nor-promote-330361">official statement</a> and clarified all the allegations putting on him, In the statement, Karan denied reports and said that neither he consumes narcotics nor promotes or encourages consumption of any such substance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Certain news channels, print/ electronic media and social media platforms&nbsp;are wrongly and misleadingly reporting that narcotics were consumed at a party that I, Karan Johar hosted on July 28, 2019, at my residence. I had already clarified my position way back in 2019 that the allegations were false. Given the current malicious campaign, I am reiterating that the allegations are completely baseless and false. No narcotics substance was consumed in the party. I WOULD LIKE TO UNEQUIVOCALLY ONCE AGAIN STATE THAT I DO NOT CONSUME NARCOTICS AND I DO NOT PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE CONSUMPTION OF ANY SUCH SUBSTANCE,” the statement reads.<br />
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On Saturday, NCB arrested Dharma Productions former executive producer Kshitij Prasad. So far they have arrested 18 persons in the drugs case.</p>


There's finally some relief for Karan Johar who has been a trending topic since 2019 ever since his party video went viral where Bollywood celebs were alleged to have been 'stoned' and consumed drugs.

There's finally some relief for Karan Johar who has been a trending topic since 2019 ever since his party video went viral where Bollywood celebs were alleged to have been 'stoned' and consumed drugs. The NCB official made it clear, however, that the viral video has nothing to do with the ongoing drug investigation. On Saturday, after a hectic day of star-studded investigation, Mutha Ashok Jain, Deputy Director-General, NCB when asked about KJo's viral party video and how it is a going to be a key element in Sushant Singh Rajput case said, ''No, there is no connection of that video with this case.'' Karan's party video had several Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Vickey Kaushal present at the party that took place at his residence. On Friday, Karan released an official statement and clarified all the allegations putting on him, In the statement, Karan denied reports and said that neither he consumes narcotics nor promotes or encourages consumption of any such substance. ''Certain news channels, print/ electronic media and social media platforms are wrongly and misleadingly reporting that narcotics were consumed at a party that I, Karan Johar hosted on July 28, 2019, at my residence. I had already clarified my position way back in 2019 that the allegations were false. Given the current malicious campaign, I am reiterating that the allegations are completely baseless and false. No narcotics substance was consumed in the party. I WOULD LIKE TO UNEQUIVOCALLY ONCE AGAIN STATE THAT I DO NOT CONSUME NARCOTICS AND I DO NOT PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE CONSUMPTION OF ANY SUCH SUBSTANCE,” the statement reads. On Saturday, NCB arrested Dharma Productions former executive producer Kshitij Prasad. So far they have arrested 18 persons in the drugs case.

Karan Johar’s viral video has no connection with the drug case: NCB officials

<p>Amid the NCB probe, the whole film industry has been under the radar. The investigation agency has issued summons to various Bollywood celebs including Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor.</p>

<p>Amid all the conmtroversy, filmmaker Karan Johar issued his first statement in months. There were reports that NCB was planning to probe an old video that Johar had posted of his house party which had several Bollywood celebrities in attendance. Many alleged that that stars had consumed drugs at this party as most of them appeared to be 'stoned'.<br />
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In the statement, Karan denied reports and said that neither he consumes narcotics nor promotes or encourages consumption of any such substance.</p>

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<p>''Certain news channels, print/ electronic media and social media platform(s) are wrongly and misleadingly reporting that narcotics were consumed at a party that I, Karan Johar hosted on July 28, 2019, at my residence. I had already clarified my position way back in 2019 that the allegations were false. Given the current malicious campaign, I am reiterating that the allegations are completely baseless and false. No narcotics substance was consumed in the party. I WOULD LIKE TO UNEQUIVOCALLY ONCE AGAIN STATE THAT I DO NOT CONSUME NARCOTICS AND I DO NOT PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE CONSUMPTION OF ANY SUCH SUBSTANCE,”<em> </em>the statement reads.<br />
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''All these slanderous and malicious statements, news articles and news clippings have unnecessarily subjected me, my family, and my colleagues, and Dharma Productions to hatred, contempt and ridicule. I would like to further state that several media news channels have been airing news reports that Kshitij Prasad and Anubhav Chopra are my "aides"/"close aides". I would like to place on record that I do not know these individual personally and neither of these two individuals are "aides" or "close aides". NEITHER I, NOR DHARMA PRODUCTIONS CAN BE MADE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT PEOPLE DO IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES. THESE ALLEGATIONS DO NOT PERTAIN TO DHARMA PRODUCTIONS,'' he added.<br />
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In the statement, Johar also addresses rumours about Anubhav Chopra, a former worker at Dharma Productions and Kshitij Ravi Prasad who have been summoned in connection with the drugs case.<br />
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''I would like to further state that several media/news channels have been airing news reports that Kshitij Prasad and Anubhav Chopra are my ‘aides’/’close aides’. I would like to place on record that I don’t know these individuals personally and neither of these two individuals is ‘aides’ or ‘close aides’.''<br />
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''Neither I nor Dharma Productions can be made responsible for what people do in their personal lives. These allegations do not pertain to Dharma Productions. I wish to further state that Mr Anubhav Chopra is not an employee at Dharma Productions. He was briefly associated with us for only two months in the capacity of 2nd assistant director for a film, between November 2011 and January 2012 and as assistant director for the short film in January 2013. He has thereafter never been associated with Dharma Productions for any other project.''<br />
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He added, ''Mr Kshitij Ravi Prasad joined Dharmatic Entertainment sister concern of Dharma Productions in November 2019 as one of the executive producers on contract basis for a project which eventually did not materialise.''<br />
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The video that was, first posted by the Karan on Instagram in 2019, showed actors Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Vicky Kaushal partying together at the filmmaker's residence.<br />
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Since Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Karan has been in the middle of a raging nepotism debate that sparked off after the actor died. Netizens have targetted the director for not giving equal chance to the outsiders like Rajput in Bollywood.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on June 14.</p>


Amid the NCB probe, the whole film industry has been under the radar. The investigation agency has issued summons to various Bollywood celebs including Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor.

Amid the NCB probe, the whole film industry has been under the radar. The investigation agency has issued summons to various Bollywood celebs including Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor. Amid all the conmtroversy, filmmaker Karan Johar issued his first statement in months. There were reports that NCB was planning to probe an old video that Johar had posted of his house party which had several Bollywood celebrities in attendance. Many alleged that that stars had consumed drugs at this party as most of them appeared to be 'stoned'. In the statement, Karan denied reports and said that neither he consumes narcotics nor promotes or encourages consumption of any such substance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Sep 25, 2020 at 10:27am PDT × ''Certain news channels, print/ electronic media and social media platform(s) are wrongly and misleadingly reporting that narcotics were consumed at a party that I, Karan Johar hosted on July 28, 2019, at my residence. I had already clarified my position way back in 2019 that the allegations were false. Given the current malicious campaign, I am reiterating that the allegations are completely baseless and false. No narcotics substance was consumed in the party. I WOULD LIKE TO UNEQUIVOCALLY ONCE AGAIN STATE THAT I DO NOT CONSUME NARCOTICS AND I DO NOT PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE CONSUMPTION OF ANY SUCH SUBSTANCE,” the statement reads. ''All these slanderous and malicious statements, news articles and news clippings have unnecessarily subjected me, my family, and my colleagues, and Dharma Productions to hatred, contempt and ridicule. I would like to further state that several media news channels have been airing news reports that Kshitij Prasad and Anubhav Chopra are my "aides"/"close aides". I would like to place on record that I do not know these individual personally and neither of these two individuals are "aides" or "close aides". NEITHER I, NOR DHARMA PRODUCTIONS CAN BE MADE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT PEOPLE DO IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES. THESE ALLEGATIONS DO NOT PERTAIN TO DHARMA PRODUCTIONS,'' he added. In the statement, Johar also addresses rumours about Anubhav Chopra, a former worker at Dharma Productions and Kshitij Ravi Prasad who have been summoned in connection with the drugs case. ''I would like to further state that several media/news channels have been airing news reports that Kshitij Prasad and Anubhav Chopra are my ‘aides’/’close aides’. I would like to place on record that I don’t know these individuals personally and neither of these two individuals is ‘aides’ or ‘close aides’.'' ''Neither I nor Dharma Productions can be made responsible for what people do in their personal lives. These allegations do not pertain to Dharma Productions. I wish to further state that Mr Anubhav Chopra is not an employee at Dharma Productions. He was briefly associated with us for only two months in the capacity of 2nd assistant director for a film, between November 2011 and January 2012 and as assistant director for the short film in January 2013. He has thereafter never been associated with Dharma Productions for any other project.'' He added, ''Mr Kshitij Ravi Prasad joined Dharmatic Entertainment sister concern of Dharma Productions in November 2019 as one of the executive producers on contract basis for a project which eventually did not materialise.'' The video that was, first posted by the Karan on Instagram in 2019, showed actors Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Vicky Kaushal partying together at the filmmaker's residence. Since Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Karan has been in the middle of a raging nepotism debate that sparked off after the actor died. Netizens have targetted the director for not giving equal chance to the outsiders like Rajput in Bollywood. Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on June 14.

Karan Johar issues statement amid drugs probe: 'Neither I consume narcotics nor promote'

<p>The Delhi High Court refused to grant a stay order on streaming of the film 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi and is streaming on OTT platform Netflix.<br />
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A petition was filed by the Central government and the Indian Air Force that claimed that the film is showing IAF in a bad light. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-Gunjan-Saxena-The-Kargil-Girl-review---Pankaj-Tripathi-Janhvi-Kapoors-film-soars-high-for-its-effective-messaging-319388">Read the review of the film here. </a><br />
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The single-judge bench presided by Justice Rajiv Shakdhar said, "You (Centre) had to approach the court when the film was about to be released. I understand your concern, but an injunction cannot be granted at this stage as the film is already out," the court said.<br />
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The bench also issued notices to filmmaker Karan Johar, the co-producers of the film, his banner Dharma Productions, the digital platform, and Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, after making her a party to the plaint.<br />
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The petition filed by the Ministry of Defence sought a permanent injunction `to restrain the defendants from broadcasting, telecasting, and releasing in theatres and/or any other digital/OTT platform or in any platform in any manner whatsoever, the film `Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl` in public domain, privately or otherwise, by any means whatsoever, without the grant of NOC from the Plaintiff (IAF)`.<br />
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It also sought the court`s directions for `removal of the film and/or any part or scene thereof from all OTT platforms including Netflix`.<br />
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"The Indian Air Force believes in gender equality and has always ensured a healthy working environment for all its officials, uninfluenced by their gender, caste, region, religion, etc.," the plea said, adding that the IAF has always provided equal opportunities to the meritorious officers.<br />
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During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sanjay Jain, representing the Central government and the IAF, said that the motion picture in question has not been shown to the preview committee, nor has any NOC been taken from the IAF.<br />
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He added that the general practice of the signing of an MOU with the IAF has also not been carried out. "This is graver than an ordinary defamation case, this is the question of the Indian forces. Every day this defamation, discouragement is happening to the IAF," the ASG said.<br />
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Meanwhile, a separate bench of the High Court had last week directed the authorities to treat the petition, against the film, seeking stay on the streaming of the film alleging that it is portraying a negative image of the Indian Air Force (IAF), as a representation.<br />
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"We hereby direct the concerned respondent authorities to decide the representation of the petitioner in accordance with law, rules, regulations and government policies applicable to the facts of the case, said a division bench of the High Court, presided by Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan on August 28.</p>

<p>The court`s direction came in after the counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that he would be satisfied if the government bodies were directed by the court to consider his representation. The court was hearing a petition filed by the NGO Justice For Rights Foundation through advocate Amit Kumar Sharma.</p>

<p>(With agency inputs)</p>


The Delhi High Court refused to grant a stay order on streaming of the film 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi and is streaming on OTT platform Netflix.

The Delhi High Court refused to grant a stay order on streaming of the film 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi and is streaming on OTT platform Netflix. A petition was filed by the Central government and the Indian Air Force that claimed that the film is showing IAF in a bad light. Read the review of the film here. The single-judge bench presided by Justice Rajiv Shakdhar said, "You (Centre) had to approach the court when the film was about to be released. I understand your concern, but an injunction cannot be granted at this stage as the film is already out," the court said. The bench also issued notices to filmmaker Karan Johar, the co-producers of the film, his banner Dharma Productions, the digital platform, and Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, after making her a party to the plaint. The petition filed by the Ministry of Defence sought a permanent injunction `to restrain the defendants from broadcasting, telecasting, and releasing in theatres and/or any other digital/OTT platform or in any platform in any manner whatsoever, the film `Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl` in public domain, privately or otherwise, by any means whatsoever, without the grant of NOC from the Plaintiff (IAF)`. It also sought the court`s directions for `removal of the film and/or any part or scene thereof from all OTT platforms including Netflix`. "The Indian Air Force believes in gender equality and has always ensured a healthy working environment for all its officials, uninfluenced by their gender, caste, region, religion, etc.," the plea said, adding that the IAF has always provided equal opportunities to the meritorious officers. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sanjay Jain, representing the Central government and the IAF, said that the motion picture in question has not been shown to the preview committee, nor has any NOC been taken from the IAF. He added that the general practice of the signing of an MOU with the IAF has also not been carried out. "This is graver than an ordinary defamation case, this is the question of the Indian forces. Every day this defamation, discouragement is happening to the IAF," the ASG said. Meanwhile, a separate bench of the High Court had last week directed the authorities to treat the petition, against the film, seeking stay on the streaming of the film alleging that it is portraying a negative image of the Indian Air Force (IAF), as a representation. "We hereby direct the concerned respondent authorities to decide the representation of the petitioner in accordance with law, rules, regulations and government policies applicable to the facts of the case, said a division bench of the High Court, presided by Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan on August 28. The court`s direction came in after the counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that he would be satisfied if the government bodies were directed by the court to consider his representation. The court was hearing a petition filed by the NGO Justice For Rights Foundation through advocate Amit Kumar Sharma. (With agency inputs)

Delhi HC refuses to grant stay order on 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'

<p>On Saturday, Karan Johar shared his first social media post after two months of silence. On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, Karan shared a photo of the tricolor flag and extended his warm wishes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/bollywood-celebrities-quit-social-media-amid-nepotism-debate-307645" hreflang="en">Bollywood celebrities quit social media amid nepotism debate</a><br />
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Along with the photo, the filmmaker wrote, “To our great nation….a treasure trove of culture, heritage, and history…. #happyindependenceday … JAI HIND”</p>

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<p>After facing backlash following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the filmmaker had gone completely silent on social media. Karan found himself in the middle of a raging nepotism debate that sparked off after the actor died. The netizens were targeting the director, for not giving equal chance to the outsiders in Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBacnPSJRtT/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I blame myself for not being in touch with you for the past year..... I have felt at times like you may have needed people to share your life with...but somehow I never followed up on that feeling...will never make that mistake again...we live in very energetic and noisy but still very isolated times ...some of us succumb to these silences and go within...we need to not just make relationships but also constantly nurture them....Sushants unfortunate demise has been a huge wake up call to me ...to my level of compassion and to my ability to foster and protect my equations.....I hope this resonates with all of you as well....will miss your infectious smile and your bear hug ....💔💔💔</a></p>

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<p>After Sushant’s death, Karan was massively trolled as fans of the late actor lashed out at him for 'faking' grief.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;“I blame myself for not being in touch with you for the past year..... I have felt at times like you may have needed people to share your life with...but somehow I never followed up on that feeling...will never make that mistake again...we live in very energetic and noisy but still very isolated times ...some of us succumb to these silences and go within...we need to not just make relationships but also constantly nurture them...Sushant's unfortunate demise has been a huge wake-up call to me ...to my level of compassion and to my ability to foster and protect my equations.....I hope this resonates with all of you as well....will miss your infectious smile and your bear hug,” Karan had written soon after the news of Sushant's death came in on June 14.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/bollywood/news-Karan-Johars-name-goes-missing-from-Gunjan-Saxena-trailer-amid-nepotism-controversy-317761" hreflang="en">Karan Johar's name goes missing from 'Gunjan Saxena' trailer amid nepotism controversy</a><br />
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Karan was quite active on social media during the lockdown. He used to share funny videos with his twins- Yash and Roohi.</p>


On Saturday, Karan Johar shared his first social media post after two months of silence. On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, Karan shared a photo of the tricolor flag and extended his warm wishes.

On Saturday, Karan Johar shared his first social media post after two months of silence. On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, Karan shared a photo of the tricolor flag and extended his warm wishes. In pics: Bollywood celebrities quit social media amid nepotism debate Along with the photo, the filmmaker wrote, “To our great nation….a treasure trove of culture, heritage, and history…. #happyindependenceday … JAI HIND” View this post on Instagram To our great nation....a treasure trove of culture, heritage and history.... #happyindependenceday ... JAI HIND 🙏🙏🙏🧡🧡🧡 A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Aug 15, 2020 at 12:33am PDT × After facing backlash following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the filmmaker had gone completely silent on social media. Karan found himself in the middle of a raging nepotism debate that sparked off after the actor died. The netizens were targeting the director, for not giving equal chance to the outsiders in Bollywood. In pics: Post Sushant Singh Rajput's death, celebs who have spoken on nepotism View this post on Instagram I blame myself for not being in touch with you for the past year..... I have felt at times like you may have needed people to share your life with...but somehow I never followed up on that feeling...will never make that mistake again...we live in very energetic and noisy but still very isolated times ...some of us succumb to these silences and go within...we need to not just make relationships but also constantly nurture them....Sushants unfortunate demise has been a huge wake up call to me ...to my level of compassion and to my ability to foster and protect my equations.....I hope this resonates with all of you as well....will miss your infectious smile and your bear hug ....💔💔💔 A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Jun 14, 2020 at 4:07am PDT × After Sushant’s death, Karan was massively trolled as fans of the late actor lashed out at him for 'faking' grief. “I blame myself for not being in touch with you for the past year..... I have felt at times like you may have needed people to share your life with...but somehow I never followed up on that feeling...will never make that mistake again...we live in very energetic and noisy but still very isolated times ...some of us succumb to these silences and go within...we need to not just make relationships but also constantly nurture them...Sushant's unfortunate demise has been a huge wake-up call to me ...to my level of compassion and to my ability to foster and protect my equations.....I hope this resonates with all of you as well....will miss your infectious smile and your bear hug,” Karan had written soon after the news of Sushant's death came in on June 14. Also read: Karan Johar's name goes missing from 'Gunjan Saxena' trailer amid nepotism controversy Karan was quite active on social media during the lockdown. He used to share funny videos with his twins- Yash and Roohi.

Karan Johar returns to social media with Independence day post amid nepotism debate

<p>The trailer of 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' was unveiled on Saturday. The film, which is based on India's first female combat pilot Gunjan Saxena features Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role.<br />
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The film was scheduled to release earlier on April 24 in theatres but owing to the pandemic, it will now be releasing on August 12 as Netflix film. It has been produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. It was being billed as one of the big releases of the production house.<br />
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Amid the nepotism debate that has been raging in Bollywood ever since Sushant Singh Rajput died, Karan Johar's name from the trailer as well as the poster seems to have been removed.<br />
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On Saturday as the trailer was dropped on social media, netizens pointed out that both Johar and Dharma Productions names were missing from the trailer.<br />
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The trailer in fact did not have director Sharan Sharma's name either. However, while sharing the film's trailer on social media, Janhvi tagged both Karan Johar as well as Sharan Sharma in the post.</p>

<p>Here's the trailer, have a look.</p>

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The film also stars Vineet Kumar, Manav Vij, Angad Bedi, Pankaj Tripathi and Ayesha Raz in key roles.</p>

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The trailer of 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' was unveiled on Saturday. The film, which is based on India's first female combat pilot Gunjan Saxena features Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role.

The trailer of 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' was unveiled on Saturday. The film, which is based on India's first female combat pilot Gunjan Saxena features Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role. The film was scheduled to release earlier on April 24 in theatres but owing to the pandemic, it will now be releasing on August 12 as Netflix film. It has been produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. It was being billed as one of the big releases of the production house. Amid the nepotism debate that has been raging in Bollywood ever since Sushant Singh Rajput died, Karan Johar's name from the trailer as well as the poster seems to have been removed. On Saturday as the trailer was dropped on social media, netizens pointed out that both Johar and Dharma Productions names were missing from the trailer. The trailer in fact did not have director Sharan Sharma's name either. However, while sharing the film's trailer on social media, Janhvi tagged both Karan Johar as well as Sharan Sharma in the post. Here's the trailer, have a look. The film also stars Vineet Kumar, Manav Vij, Angad Bedi, Pankaj Tripathi and Ayesha Raz in key roles.

Karan Johar's name goes missing from 'Gunjan Saxena' trailer amid nepotism controversy

<p>The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment.<br />
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After Sonam Kapoor outed some of the hate messages that she and her family members have received, now writer Shaheen Bhatt has shared some of the vile messages that she has received online. Shaheen is filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's daughter and actress Alia Bhatt's sister- both of whom have been relentlessly trolled in the past month and accused of nepotism along with filmmaker Karan Johar.<br />
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Shaheen took to Instagram to share screenshots of several rape threats and abusive messages she and Alia have been getting online.<br />
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Stating that she would not choose to ignore these messages from here on. In a strongly worded series of posts, Shaheen wrote, "Does this surprise you? Why? It does not surprise me." &nbsp;</p>

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The writer listed down steps that she would be observed from now on in dealing with online harassment. She revealed that it would first be blocked and reported. Second, she added, "I will NOT protect your identity." And third, "I will use all legal recourse available to take action. If you think you can't be located because you think your account is anonymous, please think again -- IP addresses are easily trackable. You are not invisible. Harassment is a crime."</p>

<p>Shaheen's sister Alia has meanwhile limited her comments section on Instagram amid the nepotism debate.<br />
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Her mother Soni Razdan has also limited the comments on her Instagram, saying that she's been receiving "filthy abusive" comments.</p>


The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment.

The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment. After Sonam Kapoor outed some of the hate messages that she and her family members have received, now writer Shaheen Bhatt has shared some of the vile messages that she has received online. Shaheen is filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's daughter and actress Alia Bhatt's sister- both of whom have been relentlessly trolled in the past month and accused of nepotism along with filmmaker Karan Johar. Shaheen took to Instagram to share screenshots of several rape threats and abusive messages she and Alia have been getting online. Stating that she would not choose to ignore these messages from here on. In a strongly worded series of posts, Shaheen wrote, "Does this surprise you? Why? It does not surprise me." The writer listed down steps that she would be observed from now on in dealing with online harassment. She revealed that it would first be blocked and reported. Second, she added, "I will NOT protect your identity." And third, "I will use all legal recourse available to take action. If you think you can't be located because you think your account is anonymous, please think again -- IP addresses are easily trackable. You are not invisible. Harassment is a crime." Shaheen's sister Alia has meanwhile limited her comments section on Instagram amid the nepotism debate. Her mother Soni Razdan has also limited the comments on her Instagram, saying that she's been receiving "filthy abusive" comments.

Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen receives rape threats online, to take legal action

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor's 62nd birthday on Wednesday may have been a subdued one but she had her loved ones around her to celebrate the day. The actress rang in her birthday with her children Ridhima Kapoor Sahni and Ranbir Kapoor and few of close family and friends on the eve of her birthday.

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor's 62nd birthday on Wednesday may have been a subdued one but she had her loved ones around her to celebrate the day. The actress rang in her birthday with her children Ridhima Kapoor Sahni and Ranbir Kapoor and few of close family and friends on the eve of her birthday. Sharing a few snapshots of the celebration, the Bollywood star wrote, "The richest are the ones with good relationships. We all need love, support strength from our loved ones always. I feel the richest today." View this post on Instagram The richest are the ones with good relationships!!! We all need love ,support strength from our loved ones always 💕💕💕💕I feel the richest today 🤗🤩 A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) on Jul 8, 2020 at 11:59am PDT × Apart from her children Ranbir and Riddhima, the celebration included granddaughter Samara, sister-in-law Rima Jain, niece Nitasha Nanda and Agastya Nanda - grandson of Neetu Kapoor's late sister-in-law Ritu Nanda. Filmmaker Karan Johar and designer Manish Malhotra were also part of the celebrations. Manish Malhotra too shared a photo with the actress as he wished her for her birthday. "Happy birthday, Neetu Kapoor. Stay this wonderful always... One of my most favourite heroines and I love every movie of yours and all your songs and especially the ones with Rishi ji (late actor Rishi Kapoor) are my all-time favourites #love." View this post on Instagram Happy Birthday @neetu54 💖stay this wonderful always 😊💞one of my most favourite heroines and I love every movie of yours and all your songs and specially the ones with Rishiji are my all time favourites 💞💕#love A post shared by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Jul 7, 2020 at 10:55pm PDT × Neetu's daughter Ridhima also shared a photo with her mother as she wished her 'Iron-Lady'. "Happiest birthday, my Iron Lady. I love you so much, Ma." Ridhima captioned the image. View this post on Instagram Happiest bday my Iron Lady I love you so much Ma ❤️ A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) on Jul 7, 2020 at 11:36am PDT × Ridhima has been staying with Neetu Kapoor in Mumbai for the past few months ever since Neetu's husband, late actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30 this year after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Neetu Kapoor celebrates birthday with children Ridhima, Ranbir and filmmaker Karan Johar

<p>Karan Johar has been facing the brunt of a lot of hatred on social media ever since the death of Sushant Singh Rajput took a vicious shade of nepotism. Trolls have targetted Bollywood bigwigs for promoting nepotism culture in the Hindi entertainment industry including Karan Johar, Salman Khan and others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking a toll on his mental health, all this hatred has reportedly affected Karan Johar. According to the filmmaker’s closest friends, Karan is in a deep state of shock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karan’s friend revealed that the brutal hatred has left the Dharma Productions’ head “shattered”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s the fact that those close to him are being attacked that makes Karan feel really guilty. His 3-year old twins are getting death threats. Somebody like Ananya Pandey who has no connection with Sushant, had a hater on the social media platform asking her to commit suicide to compensate for Sushant’s death,” the friend added.</p>

<p>Would Karan come out with a statement? The friend was quoted saying, “None at all. Lawyers’ advice. Better to keep mum. Karan is in no condition to speak. The fight has gone out of him. He looks like a man beaten by fate. It’s not a pleasant experience to speak to Karan. He breaks down and cries when we call him. He is constantly crying and asking what he has done to deserve this.”</p>

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<p>Sushant’s suicide is being pegged as a case of him being let down by the industry bigwigs. He died by suicide on June 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Post his death, celebs have been facing flak for nepotism. Actors like Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Salman Khan have been trolled heavily for being a part of the industry by way of their parents.&nbsp;</p>

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Karan Johar has been facing the brunt of a lot of hatred on social media ever since the death of Sushant Singh Rajput took a vicious shade of nepotism. Trolls have targetted Bollywood bigwigs for promoting nepotism culture in the Hindi entertainment industry including Karan Johar, Salman Khan and others.

Karan Johar has been facing the brunt of a lot of hatred on social media ever since the death of Sushant Singh Rajput took a vicious shade of nepotism. Trolls have targetted Bollywood bigwigs for promoting nepotism culture in the Hindi entertainment industry including Karan Johar, Salman Khan and others. Taking a toll on his mental health, all this hatred has reportedly affected Karan Johar. According to the filmmaker’s closest friends, Karan is in a deep state of shock. Karan’s friend revealed that the brutal hatred has left the Dharma Productions’ head “shattered”. “It’s the fact that those close to him are being attacked that makes Karan feel really guilty. His 3-year old twins are getting death threats. Somebody like Ananya Pandey who has no connection with Sushant, had a hater on the social media platform asking her to commit suicide to compensate for Sushant’s death,” the friend added. Would Karan come out with a statement? The friend was quoted saying, “None at all. Lawyers’ advice. Better to keep mum. Karan is in no condition to speak. The fight has gone out of him. He looks like a man beaten by fate. It’s not a pleasant experience to speak to Karan. He breaks down and cries when we call him. He is constantly crying and asking what he has done to deserve this.” Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case: Police take custody of CCTV at actor's residence Sushant’s suicide is being pegged as a case of him being let down by the industry bigwigs. He died by suicide on June 14. Priyanka Chopra is joining Keanu Reeves in 'Matrix 4' and the internet cannot keep calm Post his death, celebs have been facing flak for nepotism. Actors like Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Salman Khan have been trolled heavily for being a part of the industry by way of their parents. Bollywood celebrities quit social media amid nepotism debate Bollywood stars who are making their debut in the OTT space in 2020

Karan Johar reportedly 'shattered' with hatred over Sushant Singh Rajput's death

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar has been brutally trolled online ever since Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14. Angry fans have lashed out at the filmmaker and accused him of nepotism that they feel has led to Rajput's untimely death.&nbsp; The filmmaker has since then been quiet on social media.<br />
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Now, according to the latest media reports, Johar has tendered his resignation from the board of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The director has reportedly sent an email to festival director Smriti Kiran stated he would like to resign.<br />
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Reports also state that Johar is unhappy with the lack of support he has got from the film industry in these times.<br />
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The festival's chairperson Deepika Padukone tried to talk Johar out of resigning but it seems that he did not change his decision. MAMI is considered one of the prestigious film festivals of the country and has Zoya Akhtar, Kabir Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane and Rohan Sippy as a part of the board.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amid-sushant-singh-rajput-death-controversy-karan-johar-unfollows-multiple-accounts-on-twitter-306603">Also read: Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter</a></p>

<p>There has been no official announcement from MAMI regarding Johar's exit.<br />
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The filmmaker has also unfollowed most of the celebrities on Twitter and is now following only 8 people on the social media platform which inlcudes PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar.</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar has been brutally trolled online ever since Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14. Angry fans have lashed out at the filmmaker and accused him of nepotism that they feel has led to Rajput's untimely death.

Filmmaker Karan Johar has been brutally trolled online ever since Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14. Angry fans have lashed out at the filmmaker and accused him of nepotism that they feel has led to Rajput's untimely death. The filmmaker has since then been quiet on social media. Now, according to the latest media reports, Johar has tendered his resignation from the board of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The director has reportedly sent an email to festival director Smriti Kiran stated he would like to resign. Reports also state that Johar is unhappy with the lack of support he has got from the film industry in these times. The festival's chairperson Deepika Padukone tried to talk Johar out of resigning but it seems that he did not change his decision. MAMI is considered one of the prestigious film festivals of the country and has Zoya Akhtar, Kabir Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane and Rohan Sippy as a part of the board. Also read: Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter There has been no official announcement from MAMI regarding Johar's exit. The filmmaker has also unfollowed most of the celebrities on Twitter and is now following only 8 people on the social media platform which inlcudes PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar.

Has Karan Johar resigned from MAMI board?

<p>Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked the nepotism debate once again with most blaming Bollywood bigwigs of giving preferential treatment to star-kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.<br />
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Several old videos and interviews supporting both sides of the debate are making the rounds of the internet.<br />
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One such quote of Ayushmann Khurrana is doing the rounds of the internet. Khurrana, like Rajput, belongs to a family with no connections to Bollywood. The actor had in his book 'Cracking the Code: My Journey in Bollywood' had recalled his days of struggle in Bollywood.&nbsp; A photo from one of the pages of his book is now doing the rounds of the internet, where the actor recalled how Karan Johar's office had told him that they 'worked only with stars' to Khurrana during his initial days in Bollywood.</p>

<h3><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/why-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-and-nepotism-debate-shouldhttps://www.wionews.com/opinions/why-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-and-nepotism-debate-should-not-be-mixed-306759qN1MczdhM5zylVP7BIa8OG8c4zx-y0">Also read: Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed</a></strong></h3>

<p>Ayushmann Khurrana recalls an incident where he requested Karan Johar to give him a chance in films. The excerpt narrates how he was denied as he wasn't a star.</p>

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<p>"I was extremely excited and thought to myself, ‘Ab toh life set hai. Ab mujhe koi rok nahi sakta! Ab toh introducing Ayushmann Khurrana hai by Dharma Productions!’ The next day I dialed the number Haran had given me. They said Karan wasn’t in office. The day after that I called again. They said he was busy. And finally, my bubble burst when, the subsequent day, they told me bluntly ‘We only work with stars, and can’t work with you," Ayushmann Khurrana wrote in his book.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amid-sushant-singh-rajput-death-controversy-karan-johar-unfollows-multiple-accounts-on-twitter-306603" hreflang="en"> Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter</a></p>

<p>Following Rajput's tragic death, several stars have lost consdireable number of followers from their social media accounts. Rajput was found hanging at his Mumbai flat on Sunday. The police are still investigating the case.</p>


Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked the nepotism debate once again with most blaming Bollywood bigwigs of giving preferential treatment to star-kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked the nepotism debate once again with most blaming Bollywood bigwigs of giving preferential treatment to star-kids over talented outsiders like Rajput. Several old videos and interviews supporting both sides of the debate are making the rounds of the internet. One such quote of Ayushmann Khurrana is doing the rounds of the internet. Khurrana, like Rajput, belongs to a family with no connections to Bollywood. The actor had in his book 'Cracking the Code: My Journey in Bollywood' had recalled his days of struggle in Bollywood. A photo from one of the pages of his book is now doing the rounds of the internet, where the actor recalled how Karan Johar's office had told him that they 'worked only with stars' to Khurrana during his initial days in Bollywood. Also read: Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed Ayushmann Khurrana recalls an incident where he requested Karan Johar to give him a chance in films. The excerpt narrates how he was denied as he wasn't a star. This is how Ayushmann khurrana exposed Karanjohar once 👏 #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput#karanjohargang pic.twitter.com/KEMubK0zWK — Brahmin_girl🌸 (@shizuka261) June 16, 2020 × "I was extremely excited and thought to myself, ‘Ab toh life set hai. Ab mujhe koi rok nahi sakta! Ab toh introducing Ayushmann Khurrana hai by Dharma Productions!’ The next day I dialed the number Haran had given me. They said Karan wasn’t in office. The day after that I called again. They said he was busy. And finally, my bubble burst when, the subsequent day, they told me bluntly ‘We only work with stars, and can’t work with you," Ayushmann Khurrana wrote in his book. Also read: Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter Following Rajput's tragic death, several stars have lost consdireable number of followers from their social media accounts. Rajput was found hanging at his Mumbai flat on Sunday. The police are still investigating the case.

'We only work with stars, can't work with you': Karan Johar's office had told Ayushmann Khurrana in his early days in Bollywood

<p>India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles.</p>

<p>Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Sunday left the entire country in shock. The actor, who in a short period in Bollywood, managed to not just carve a niche for himself but deliver box office hits, died by suicide at his Mumbai flat. Initial Police reports have stated that the actor was under medication for depression. The actor did not leave any suicide note.</p>

<p>His family has sought a probe into the matter alleging that it was a murder and not a case of suicide.</p>

<p>While the police are still investigating the case, the woke junta on social media seems to have already given its judgement and declared some of the biggest names of Bollywood as villains. Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra, have been accused of bullying and overlooking Sushant's talent and choosing star-kids for their films. An old video of Alia Bhatt from Koffee With Karan has resurfaced where she opts to 'kill Sushant Singh Rajput' in kill-marry-hookup question during a rapid-fire round. A lawyer in Bihar has even filed a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case-lawyer-files-criminal-complaint-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-306502">criminal complaint against 8 Bollywood stars</a> including Johar, Chopra, Ekta Kapoor(who first gave Rajput a break in her TV shows) and Sajid Nadiadwala.</p>

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<p>Now, let's get a few things clear. Nepotism exists in Bollywood. It's rampant like it is many other professions and it has to be addressed and called out. Star -kids do have it easy compared to an outsider, but some of the biggest stars in Bollywood do not belong to film families and worked hard to reach where they are. Sushant Singh Rajput was one of them.</p>
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<p>The youngest in his family which comprises of four elder sisters, a government employee father and a homemaker mother who passed away when he was 16, Sushant was a good student and studied at the prestigious Delhi College Engineering. He quit his studies in the third year to enter the world of showbiz, became a star on the small screen when he played the lead in a TV show called 'Pavitra Rishta' and made heads turn with his debut film 'Kai Po Che' which released in 2013.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-50-dreams-from-sending-kids-to-nasa-to-taking-a-trip-to-antarctica-305829" hreflang="en"> Sushant Singh Rajput's 50 dreams: From sending kids to NASA to taking a trip to Antarctica</a></p>

<p>Since then, Rajput has been part of some big films, that have been backed by the so-called A-listers of the film industry. 'PK', 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi (both were produced by Adi Chopra's YRF), 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' (Fox Star India) were big-budget films- directed and backed by known names. His last film in theatres, 2019's hit 'Chhichhore' was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala- another big name in the Hindi film industry. <strong>Rajput, in seven years, had not just carved a niche for himself in the industry but also was one of the rare few who worked his way up, witness box office success with his films and earned critical praise for many of his performances. He was a self-made man, a successful actor.</strong></p>

<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-ex-manager-rohini-iyer-opens-up-about-the-actor-urges-fans-to-celebrate-his-life-306617" hreflang="en">Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager Rohini Iyer opens up about the actor, urges fans to celebrate his life</a></p>

<p>With his tragic death, the narrative seems to have changed. The internet has not just made him a victim of nepotism, but also of bullying. Now one wonders, what’s the basis of such an assumption. Well, a few clippings that of old award shows where actors can be seen taking jabs at his expense, the now infamous 'Koffee With Karan' episode, and a few old interviews of Rajput where he has reportedly admitted that he didn’t have too many friends. Some even went to the extent of arguing that him not getting invited to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception was a clear indication of how Bollywood fraternity ignored the talented man.<br />
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<strong>While calling out nepotism in Bollywood is pertinent, it is also important to not dilute it with Rajput's death. Both are complex issues and need separate discussions.</strong></p>

<p>We don't know what lead to Rajput's death or why he was suffering from depression. Professionally, the actor had a good year in 2019 with 'Chhichhore' earning big bucks at the box office and 'Son Chidiya' earning critical praise. The only debacle for the actor was a Netflix film called 'Drive' (produced by Karan Johar) which had been in the making for a long time and ultimately took the digital route. So one can say professionally the actor was doing well. The actor also had at least two big projects in the pipeline which had been stalled due to the lockdown.</p>

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<p>Neither did Rajput, nor his close confidante have ever mentioned that the man was bullied in Bollywood or that he was a victim of nepotism. The uproar on social media seems to be based on presumptions that not only defeat the whole conversation about mental health but in a way degrades Rajput's hard work over the years and his journey to stardom.</p>
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<p>A man who rose the ladder through his talent has been reduced to a mere victim of things that may or may not have ever affected him. We won't know unless the police unravel something.</p>

<p><strong>His death, though, has highlighted the toxicity of several people-stars, politicians and fans alike. Riding on something as unfortunate as death, people have tried to leverage it for their own agenda.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Social media has fed people with a parallel narrative which, in times of such uncertainty, has been lapped up and accentuated further.</strong><br />
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In just two days, actors and filmmakers have been called out, labeled and shunned. Its a witch hunt now really which might just lead to further mental health issues for the said stars.</p>

<p>Ironically, back when Rajput was alive, the same public preferred watching a rather flimsy 'Lukka Chuupi' over thought-provoking 'Sonchiriya' (they released on the same day.) I wish the actor had got so much attention when he was alive. Instead, most were busy gushing over Varun Dhawan's antics in one of the Dharma blockbusters.</p>

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<p>If the film industry has encouraged nepotism, the audience too has helped in making many of these star-kids with limited talents into superstars. There’s an inherent problem in the way we perceive Bollywood and measure success, why just blame the film industry for it. Don’t we forget actors once their films start sinking? Don’t we overlook talent over glamour and stardom?</p>
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<p>What have we become? The whole blame-game shrouding Rajput’s death has highlighted how vicious and hurtful society can be. To show support and solidarity to one individual we are now calling names and labeling the others. The toxicity also highlights the inherent unhappiness that people have where one has to pull down a person to feel better.</p>

<p>More importantly, it shifts focus from the person whose sudden death has left a void in Bollywood that will be hard to fill.<br />
Grieve all you want for its a loss that will take time to accept. A bright young talent, who has given such memorable performances is no more and it is bound to hurt. But don’t seek answers for his death or start calling names or hold a handful of people responsible for it. Instead, celebrate him and his work. That would be the best tribute that a fan could give to an artist.</p>

<h3><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netizens-spot-identical-car-sequence-in-sushant-singh-rajput-irrfan-khan-heath-ledgers-last-films-305989" hreflang="en">Also read: Netizens spot identical car sequence in Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan &amp; Heath Ledger's last films</a></strong></h3>

<h3><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kriti-sanon-criticises-media-trolls-over-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-coverage-306579" hreflang="en">Also read: Kriti Sanon criticises media, trolls over Sushant Singh Rajput's death coverage</a></strong></h3>

<h5><em>If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602</em></h5>

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India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles.

India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles. Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Sunday left the entire country in shock. The actor, who in a short period in Bollywood, managed to not just carve a niche for himself but deliver box office hits, died by suicide at his Mumbai flat. Initial Police reports have stated that the actor was under medication for depression. The actor did not leave any suicide note. His family has sought a probe into the matter alleging that it was a murder and not a case of suicide. While the police are still investigating the case, the woke junta on social media seems to have already given its judgement and declared some of the biggest names of Bollywood as villains. Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra, have been accused of bullying and overlooking Sushant's talent and choosing star-kids for their films. An old video of Alia Bhatt from Koffee With Karan has resurfaced where she opts to 'kill Sushant Singh Rajput' in kill-marry-hookup question during a rapid-fire round. A lawyer in Bihar has even filed a criminal complaint against 8 Bollywood stars including Johar, Chopra, Ekta Kapoor(who first gave Rajput a break in her TV shows) and Sajid Nadiadwala. Now, let's get a few things clear. Nepotism exists in Bollywood. It's rampant like it is many other professions and it has to be addressed and called out. Star -kids do have it easy compared to an outsider, but some of the biggest stars in Bollywood do not belong to film families and worked hard to reach where they are. Sushant Singh Rajput was one of them. The youngest in his family which comprises of four elder sisters, a government employee father and a homemaker mother who passed away when he was 16, Sushant was a good student and studied at the prestigious Delhi College Engineering. He quit his studies in the third year to enter the world of showbiz, became a star on the small screen when he played the lead in a TV show called 'Pavitra Rishta' and made heads turn with his debut film 'Kai Po Che' which released in 2013. Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's 50 dreams: From sending kids to NASA to taking a trip to Antarctica Since then, Rajput has been part of some big films, that have been backed by the so-called A-listers of the film industry. 'PK', 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi (both were produced by Adi Chopra's YRF), 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' (Fox Star India) were big-budget films- directed and backed by known names. His last film in theatres, 2019's hit 'Chhichhore' was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala- another big name in the Hindi film industry. Rajput, in seven years, had not just carved a niche for himself in the industry but also was one of the rare few who worked his way up, witness box office success with his films and earned critical praise for many of his performances. He was a self-made man, a successful actor. Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager Rohini Iyer opens up about the actor, urges fans to celebrate his life With his tragic death, the narrative seems to have changed. The internet has not just made him a victim of nepotism, but also of bullying. Now one wonders, what’s the basis of such an assumption. Well, a few clippings that of old award shows where actors can be seen taking jabs at his expense, the now infamous 'Koffee With Karan' episode, and a few old interviews of Rajput where he has reportedly admitted that he didn’t have too many friends. Some even went to the extent of arguing that him not getting invited to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception was a clear indication of how Bollywood fraternity ignored the talented man. While calling out nepotism in Bollywood is pertinent, it is also important to not dilute it with Rajput's death. Both are complex issues and need separate discussions. We don't know what lead to Rajput's death or why he was suffering from depression. Professionally, the actor had a good year in 2019 with 'Chhichhore' earning big bucks at the box office and 'Son Chidiya' earning critical praise. The only debacle for the actor was a Netflix film called 'Drive' (produced by Karan Johar) which had been in the making for a long time and ultimately took the digital route. So one can say professionally the actor was doing well. The actor also had at least two big projects in the pipeline which had been stalled due to the lockdown. Neither did Rajput, nor his close confidante have ever mentioned that the man was bullied in Bollywood or that he was a victim of nepotism. The uproar on social media seems to be based on presumptions that not only defeat the whole conversation about mental health but in a way degrades Rajput's hard work over the years and his journey to stardom. A man who rose the ladder through his talent has been reduced to a mere victim of things that may or may not have ever affected him. We won't know unless the police unravel something. His death, though, has highlighted the toxicity of several people-stars, politicians and fans alike. Riding on something as unfortunate as death, people have tried to leverage it for their own agenda. Social media has fed people with a parallel narrative which, in times of such uncertainty, has been lapped up and accentuated further. In just two days, actors and filmmakers have been called out, labeled and shunned. Its a witch hunt now really which might just lead to further mental health issues for the said stars. Ironically, back when Rajput was alive, the same public preferred watching a rather flimsy 'Lukka Chuupi' over thought-provoking 'Sonchiriya' (they released on the same day.) I wish the actor had got so much attention when he was alive. Instead, most were busy gushing over Varun Dhawan's antics in one of the Dharma blockbusters. If the film industry has encouraged nepotism, the audience too has helped in making many of these star-kids with limited talents into superstars. There’s an inherent problem in the way we perceive Bollywood and measure success, why just blame the film industry for it. Don’t we forget actors once their films start sinking? Don’t we overlook talent over glamour and stardom? What have we become? The whole blame-game shrouding Rajput’s death has highlighted how vicious and hurtful society can be. To show support and solidarity to one individual we are now calling names and labeling the others. The toxicity also highlights the inherent unhappiness that people have where one has to pull down a person to feel better. More importantly, it shifts focus from the person whose sudden death has left a void in Bollywood that will be hard to fill. Grieve all you want for its a loss that will take time to accept. A bright young talent, who has given such memorable performances is no more and it is bound to hurt. But don’t seek answers for his death or start calling names or hold a handful of people responsible for it. Instead, celebrate him and his work. That would be the best tribute that a fan could give to an artist. Also read: Netizens spot identical car sequence in Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan & Heath Ledger's last films Also read: Kriti Sanon criticises media, trolls over Sushant Singh Rajput's death coverage If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602 WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed

<p>Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.<br />
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Johar had mourned Rajput's death on social media soon after the news broke on Sunday. Since then the filmmaker has maintained a stoic silence even as many users have ruthlessly trolled him and other prominent Bollywood A-listers on Nepotism and not standing by Rajput in his time of crisis.<br />
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On Wednesday, Johar seemed to have unfollowed multiple accounts on Twitter. The backlash has not only plummet the number of his followers on social media he also mysteriously unfollowed hundreds of accounts on Twitter including accounts of prominent Bollywood actors- some of whom are known to be close to him.<br />
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Karan Johar is now only following eight Twitter accounts, out of which four belong to his production house Dharma and its CEO Apoorva Mehta. As for the other four, the accounts belong to three of the biggest superstars of India - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br />
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Along with Johar, his protege of sorts, Alia Bhatt too has been criticised by fans for making fun of Rajput. In an old video of Koffee With Karan that has surfaced online post the actor's death, Alia can be seen asking 'Who Sushant Singh Rajput?' to a rapid-fire question asked by Johar.<br />
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Alia's social media followers have reportedly dipped as well post Rajput's death.<br />
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Karan Johar and Sushant Singh Rajput had worked together in Tarun Manshukhani's long-delayed film 'Drive'. The movie was announced as a trilogy years back but ultimately released on Netflix and received negative reviews.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a lawyer in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case-lawyer-files-criminal-complaint-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-306502">Bihar filed a criminal case against Johar</a> , Aditya Chopra, Salman Khan and five other Bollywood celebrities in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput's death.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<span class="field-content"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/why-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-and-nepotism-debate-should-not-be-mixed-306759" hreflang="en"> Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed</a></span></strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-sister-pens-sweet-letter-your-twinkling-eyes-taught-the-world-how-to-dream-306712">Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister pens sweet letter: Your twinkling eyes taught the world how to dream</a></strong></p>

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Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.

Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput. Johar had mourned Rajput's death on social media soon after the news broke on Sunday. Since then the filmmaker has maintained a stoic silence even as many users have ruthlessly trolled him and other prominent Bollywood A-listers on Nepotism and not standing by Rajput in his time of crisis. On Wednesday, Johar seemed to have unfollowed multiple accounts on Twitter. The backlash has not only plummet the number of his followers on social media he also mysteriously unfollowed hundreds of accounts on Twitter including accounts of prominent Bollywood actors- some of whom are known to be close to him. Karan Johar is now only following eight Twitter accounts, out of which four belong to his production house Dharma and its CEO Apoorva Mehta. As for the other four, the accounts belong to three of the biggest superstars of India - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Along with Johar, his protege of sorts, Alia Bhatt too has been criticised by fans for making fun of Rajput. In an old video of Koffee With Karan that has surfaced online post the actor's death, Alia can be seen asking 'Who Sushant Singh Rajput?' to a rapid-fire question asked by Johar. Alia's social media followers have reportedly dipped as well post Rajput's death. Karan Johar and Sushant Singh Rajput had worked together in Tarun Manshukhani's long-delayed film 'Drive'. The movie was announced as a trilogy years back but ultimately released on Netflix and received negative reviews. Earlier in the day, a lawyer in Bihar filed a criminal case against Johar , Aditya Chopra, Salman Khan and five other Bollywood celebrities in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Also read: Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister pens sweet letter: Your twinkling eyes taught the world how to dream

Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter

<p>Karan Johar backed film '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/first-look-out-janhvi-kapoor-plays-first-woman-indian-air-force-officer-to-go-to-war-246333">Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl' i</a>s heading for direct digital release. The film featuring Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role will be soon available on Netflix, the film's producer announced on social media.<br />
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"Her inspirational journey made history. This is her story. Gunjan Saxena - #TheKargilGirl, coming soon on Netflix. #GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix"&nbsp; Johar tweeted and shared a one minute clip along with the post. The clip chronicles the life of Saxena and has Janhvi Kapoor's narration.</p>

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Gunjan Saxena - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheKargilGirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheKargilGirl</a>, coming soon on Netflix. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DharmaMovies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharmaMovies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeeStudios_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZeeStudios_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/apoorvamehta18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@apoorvamehta18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Janhvi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Janhvi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TripathiiPankaj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TripathiiPankaj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Imangadbedi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Imangadbedi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsViineetKumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ItsViineetKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManavVij?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManavVij</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sharansharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sharansharma</a> <a href="https://t.co/RrDQaYWp9R">pic.twitter.com/RrDQaYWp9R</a></p>
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<p>The film is based on the life of Gunjan Saxena, then a flying officer, who became the first woman combat aviator to fly into a war zone during the 1999 Kargil War.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/laxxmi-bomb-to-lovebirds-skipping-a-theatrical-release-movies-on-their-way-to-digital-platforms-297986">Also see:<span>'Laxxmi Bomb' to 'Lovebirds': Skipping a theatrical release, movies on their way to digital platforms</span></a></p>

<p>The release date of the film is yet to be announced.<br />
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Presented by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions, the film, also featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi and Viineet Kumar, was earlier slated to be released on April 24.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/how-ott-and-cinema-halls-can-co-exist-in-post-covid-world-298875">Also see: How OTT and cinema halls can co-exist in post COVID world</a></p>

<p>There were rumours about the film going for a digital release and now the movie officially joins a list of other Bollywood titles, including Amitabh Bachchan-Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Gulabo Sitabo' and Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi' biopic which are slated to debut on Amazon Prime Video later this month, to directly head to a streamer during the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
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Kapoor, who plays the titular role in the movie, said 'Gunjan Saxena' was much more than a film for her.<br />
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"This isn't just a film for me - it's a journey that's taught me to believe in myself. A journey I can't wait to share with you all. About a girl who set out to do something simple, follow her dreams," she wrote on Instagram.<br />
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The actor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Johar's production 'Dhadak' opposite Ishan Khatter. The film was the Hindi remake of Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat'. The film has been directed by Sharan Sharma.</p>


Karan Johar backed film 'Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl' is heading for direct digital release. The film featuring Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role will be soon available on Netflix, the film's producer announced on social media.

Karan Johar backed film 'Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl' is heading for direct digital release. The film featuring Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role will be soon available on Netflix, the film's producer announced on social media. "Her inspirational journey made history. This is her story. Gunjan Saxena - #TheKargilGirl, coming soon on Netflix. #GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix" Johar tweeted and shared a one minute clip along with the post. The clip chronicles the life of Saxena and has Janhvi Kapoor's narration. Her inspirational journey made history. This is her story. Gunjan Saxena - #TheKargilGirl, coming soon on Netflix. #GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix @DharmaMovies @ZeeStudios_ @apoorvamehta18 #Janhvi @TripathiiPankaj @Imangadbedi @ItsViineetKumar #ManavVij @sharansharma pic.twitter.com/RrDQaYWp9R — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 9, 2020 × The film is based on the life of Gunjan Saxena, then a flying officer, who became the first woman combat aviator to fly into a war zone during the 1999 Kargil War. Also see:'Laxxmi Bomb' to 'Lovebirds': Skipping a theatrical release, movies on their way to digital platforms The release date of the film is yet to be announced. Presented by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions, the film, also featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi and Viineet Kumar, was earlier slated to be released on April 24. Also see: How OTT and cinema halls can co-exist in post COVID world There were rumours about the film going for a digital release and now the movie officially joins a list of other Bollywood titles, including Amitabh Bachchan-Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Gulabo Sitabo' and Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi' biopic which are slated to debut on Amazon Prime Video later this month, to directly head to a streamer during the coronavirus pandemic. Kapoor, who plays the titular role in the movie, said 'Gunjan Saxena' was much more than a film for her. "This isn't just a film for me - it's a journey that's taught me to believe in myself. A journey I can't wait to share with you all. About a girl who set out to do something simple, follow her dreams," she wrote on Instagram. The actor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Johar's production 'Dhadak' opposite Ishan Khatter. The film was the Hindi remake of Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat'. The film has been directed by Sharan Sharma.

Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena- The Kargil Girl' to release directly on Netflix

<p>Reminiscing the memories attached with the 2013 romantic-drama and its memorable characters, filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared a special video celebrating 7 years of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.'</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-on-self-isolation-after-two-household-staff-test-positive-for-coronavirus-301042">Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for coronavirus</a></p>

<p>The 48-year-old star put out an adorable video on Instagram that featured the multi-starrer cast of the film including Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin, and some of the memorable scenes, between the characters of the flick - Naina Talwar (Deepika), the heart-throb Kabir Thapar aka Bunny (Ranbir), Avinash 'Avi' Arora (Aditya) and Aditi Mehra, (Kalki).</p>

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<p>Along with the video, Karan wrote, "It's been 7 whole years since this gang of friends came into our lives &amp;amp; taught us all about friendship and love. A movie still so relevant for all generations!!#7YearsOfYJHD @apoorvamehta18#RanbirKapoor@deepikapadukone#AdityaRoyKapur @kalkikanmani#AyanMukerji @DharmaMovies."</p>

<p>It's been 7whole years since this gang of friends came into our lives &amp;amp; taught us all about friendship and love. A movie still so relevant for all generations!!@apoorvamehta18 #7YearsOfYJHD<br />
# RanbirKapoor@deepikapadukone #AdityaRoyKapur @ kalkikanmani #AyanMukerji @DharmaMovies @karanjohar</p>

<p>&nbsp;'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' revolved around a shy and nerdy medical student Naina, (Deepika), who eventually falls in for her former classmate Kabir aka Bunny, essayed by Ranbir, during their hiking trip to the Himalayas.</p>

<p>The film which was directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar had hit the screens on May 31, 2013.</p>


Reminiscing the memories attached with the 2013 romantic-drama and its memorable characters, filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared a special video celebrating 7 years of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

Reminiscing the memories attached with the 2013 romantic-drama and its memorable characters, filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared a special video celebrating 7 years of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.' Also read: Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for coronavirus The 48-year-old star put out an adorable video on Instagram that featured the multi-starrer cast of the film including Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin, and some of the memorable scenes, between the characters of the flick - Naina Talwar (Deepika), the heart-throb Kabir Thapar aka Bunny (Ranbir), Avinash 'Avi' Arora (Aditya) and Aditi Mehra, (Kalki). It's been 7whole years since this gang of friends came into our lives & taught us all about friendship and love. A movie still so relevant for all generations!!♥️ #7YearsOfYJHD@apoorvamehta18 #RanbirKapoor @deepikapadukone #AdityaRoyKapur @kalkikanmani #AyanMukerji @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/gisF6ANoxg — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2020 × Along with the video, Karan wrote, "It's been 7 whole years since this gang of friends came into our lives &amp; taught us all about friendship and love. A movie still so relevant for all generations!!#7YearsOfYJHD @apoorvamehta18#RanbirKapoor@deepikapadukone#AdityaRoyKapur @kalkikanmani#AyanMukerji @DharmaMovies." It's been 7whole years since this gang of friends came into our lives &amp; taught us all about friendship and love. A movie still so relevant for all generations!!@apoorvamehta18 #7YearsOfYJHD # RanbirKapoor@deepikapadukone #AdityaRoyKapur @ kalkikanmani #AyanMukerji @DharmaMovies @karanjohar 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' revolved around a shy and nerdy medical student Naina, (Deepika), who eventually falls in for her former classmate Kabir aka Bunny, essayed by Ranbir, during their hiking trip to the Himalayas. The film which was directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar had hit the screens on May 31, 2013.

Karan Johar gets nostalgic as 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' clocks 7 years

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar and his family are in self -isolation at his home after two of his household staff tested positive for coronavirus. The filmmaker in a statement said that he and his family also took the test but tested negative. However, as a precautionary measure, they will be in self-isolation for the next 14 days.<br />
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On Monday, which was also Johar's birthday, the filmmaker issued a statement which read, "I would like to inform you that two members of our household staff have tested positive for COVID 19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building. The BMC was informed immediately, and the building has been fumigated and sterilized by them as per the norms."</p>

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<p>"The rest of us in the family and the staff are all safe and display no symptoms. We have all taken the swab test this morning, and have tested negative, but will remain in self isolation for the next 14 days for the safety of everyone around us. We stand by our commitment to safeguard everyone and have ensured that all measures prescribed by the authorities have been strictly adhered to."</p>

<p>"We will also ensure that the best treatment and care is provided to them during the illness, and we are sure that they will be fighting fit soon."</p>

<p>"These are difficult times but by staying in our homes and taking the right precautions, there is no doubt in my mind that we can defeat this virus. Stay home everyone and stay safe."</p>

<p>Just a few days back, producer Boney Kapoor's house staff too tested positive for the virus. Kapoor along with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi are now in self-isolation.</p>

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Filmmaker Karan Johar and his family are in self -isolation at his home after two of his household staff tested positive for coronavirus. The filmmaker in a statement said that he and his family also took the test but tested negative.

Filmmaker Karan Johar and his family are in self -isolation at his home after two of his household staff tested positive for coronavirus. The filmmaker in a statement said that he and his family also took the test but tested negative. However, as a precautionary measure, they will be in self-isolation for the next 14 days. On Monday, which was also Johar's birthday, the filmmaker issued a statement which read, "I would like to inform you that two members of our household staff have tested positive for COVID 19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building. The BMC was informed immediately, and the building has been fumigated and sterilized by them as per the norms." View this post on Instagram 🙏🏻 #StaySafe A post shared by Hype PR (@hypenq_pr) on May 25, 2020 at 8:54am PDT × "The rest of us in the family and the staff are all safe and display no symptoms. We have all taken the swab test this morning, and have tested negative, but will remain in self isolation for the next 14 days for the safety of everyone around us. We stand by our commitment to safeguard everyone and have ensured that all measures prescribed by the authorities have been strictly adhered to." "We will also ensure that the best treatment and care is provided to them during the illness, and we are sure that they will be fighting fit soon." "These are difficult times but by staying in our homes and taking the right precautions, there is no doubt in my mind that we can defeat this virus. Stay home everyone and stay safe." Just a few days back, producer Boney Kapoor's house staff too tested positive for the virus. Kapoor along with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi are now in self-isolation.

Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for coronavirus

Karan Johar is celebrating his 48th quarantine birthday today, one of the most loved people of Bollywood was showered with some adorable wishes from the film fraternity.

Karan Johar is celebrating his 48th quarantine birthday today, one of the most loved people of Bollywood was showered with some adorable wishes from the film fraternity. Celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor penned down a heartfelt message for the ace filmmaker. View this post on Instagram Gosh we were so sexy then and now even more... To Forever, my friend... Happy birthday @karanjohar ❤️ A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on May 24, 2020 at 10:31pm PDT × Kareena Kapoor Khan's shared a throwback picture of herself with the director,'' Gosh we were so sexy then and now even more... To Forever, my friend... Happy birthday, @karanjohar'', she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram happy birthday my friend, father.. my family ♥️ here’s to many many many more moments of love, laughs, movies and our uncontrollable need to pose for pictures and selfies 😘 A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on May 25, 2020 at 12:01am PDT × Alia Bhatt posted a picture with Karan Johar and wrote, "happy birthday my friend, father.. my family ♥️ here’s to many many many more moments of love, laughs, movies and our uncontrollable need to pose for pictures and selfies ?" View this post on Instagram Happy happy birthday darling @karanjohar my fellow Gemini , who is as fashion obsessed and has film running through his blood like me. Can’t wait to celebrate you and give you a big kiss and hug. Love you! A post shared by Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamkapoor) on May 24, 2020 at 6:43pm PDT × Sonam Kapoor Ahuja posted a photo of Karan, ''Happy happy birthday darling @karanjohar my fellow Gemini, who is as fashion-obsessed and has film running through his blood like me. Can’t wait to celebrate you and give you a big kiss and hug. Love you!, she captioned the post. Anushka Sharma shared a selfie with the director on her Instagram story, meanwhile, Malaika Arora shared a few pictures with him and their other friends including Kareena on her Instagram stories. She wrote, “My darling darling kjo @karanjohar Miss u and love u loads Toodlesssss.” Sara Ali Khan took her Instagram story to wish Karan. Ananya Panday, who made her debut with his production 'Student of the Year 2' shared a happy picture of them. She wrote, “Happy birthday To the best of the best @karanjohar. Love you loads. Siddharth Malhotra who took her Instagram story to wish Johar a Happy Quarantine Birthday. Karan is currently quarantining with mother Hiroo Johar and three-year-old children, Roohi and Yash.

Happy Birthday Karan Johar: Bollywood celebrities pour wishes for filmmaker as he turns 48

<p>India woke up to the shocking news of toxic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nine-killed-and-over-300-hospitalised-after-vizag-pharma-gas-leak-297117">gas leak at a pharmaceutical chemical plant in Vishakhapatnam</a>, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning. At least nine people have been killed and over 300 have been rushed to emergency services in the city.<br />
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Some of the visuals of early morning from the streets of Vizag have gone viral on social media and show the extent of the disaster with many lying unconscious on the streets.<br />
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Several celebrities from the film fraternity have offered prayers to the victim and paid condolences to those who have been killed.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened and pained to know of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vishakapatnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vishakapatnam</a> gas leak...prayers...🙏🙏🙏....</p>
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) <a href="https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1258305236801732608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened by the death of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a> victims. My heart goes out to their families. My heartfelt condolences. I am praying for the people affected by this tragedy. 🙏</p>
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1258302998284955649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply pained to hear about the Visakhapatnam Gas Leak. I’m praying for the safety and well-being of everyone there. Condolences to the families of the victims. 🙏</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbreaking news from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vishakhapatna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vishakhapatna</a>. My thoughts and prayers for the people and families affected 🙏🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a></p>
— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) <a href="https://twitter.com/DianaPenty/status/1258322323687436290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely saddened to hear about the Visakhapatnam Gas Leak. Praying for everyone’s safety there. Condolences to the families of the victims.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a></p>
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ayushmannk/status/1258318682616328195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply pained to hear about the tragic gas leak in Vishakhapatnam. I pray for the well being of all. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vishakhapatnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vishakhapatnam</a></p>
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsunnydeol/status/1258285173612908545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My heart goes to all the people affected by thie <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a>. I hope measures are taken really soon to get things under control. Speedy recovery to all those who’ve suffered in this tragic incident. Stay safe everyone 🙏🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vishakhapatnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vishakhapatnam</a></p>
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandeepHooda/status/1258302959722455042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbroken hearing about the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a> deepest condolences to the families of the departed and speediest recoveries to those injured 💔 stay strong and be safe my Vizag family! Sending all my love and support.</p>
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsKajalAggarwal/status/1258320177277448192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VizagGasLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VizagGasLeak</a> news is just heart wrenching 😣..<br />
My prayers with the families of the bereaved.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayForVizag?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrayForVizag</a><br />
2020 - I’m just speechless😢🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/x022Emrxwe">pic.twitter.com/x022Emrxwe</a></p>
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<p>South Korean battery maker LG Chemical Ltd, the owner of the facility, located around 14 kilometers away from Visakhapatnam city, said the gas leak had been brought under control.</p>


India woke up to the shocking news of toxic gas leak at a pharmaceutical chemical plant in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning. At least nine people have been killed and over 300 have been rushed to emergency services in the city.

India woke up to the shocking news of toxic gas leak at a pharmaceutical chemical plant in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning. At least nine people have been killed and over 300 have been rushed to emergency services in the city. Some of the visuals of early morning from the streets of Vizag have gone viral on social media and show the extent of the disaster with many lying unconscious on the streets. Several celebrities from the film fraternity have offered prayers to the victim and paid condolences to those who have been killed. From Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Sunny Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana to south film actors Kajal Aggarwal and others - all have mourned the tragedy. Saddened and pained to know of the #Vishakapatnam gas leak...prayers...🙏🙏🙏.... — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 7, 2020 × Deeply saddened by the death of #VizagGasLeak victims. My heart goes out to their families. My heartfelt condolences. I am praying for the people affected by this tragedy. 🙏 — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 7, 2020 × Deeply pained to hear about the Visakhapatnam Gas Leak. I’m praying for the safety and well-being of everyone there. Condolences to the families of the victims. 🙏 — bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) May 7, 2020 × Heartbreaking news from #Vishakhapatna. My thoughts and prayers for the people and families affected 🙏🏻#VizagGasLeak — Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) May 7, 2020 × Extremely saddened to hear about the Visakhapatnam Gas Leak. Praying for everyone’s safety there. Condolences to the families of the victims.#VizagGasLeak — Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 7, 2020 × Deeply pained to hear about the tragic gas leak in Vishakhapatnam. I pray for the well being of all. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.#Vishakhapatnam — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) May 7, 2020 × My heart goes to all the people affected by thie #VizagGasLeak. I hope measures are taken really soon to get things under control. Speedy recovery to all those who’ve suffered in this tragic incident. Stay safe everyone 🙏🏽#VizagGasLeak #Vishakhapatnam — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) May 7, 2020 × Heartbroken hearing about the #VizagGasLeak deepest condolences to the families of the departed and speediest recoveries to those injured 💔 stay strong and be safe my Vizag family! Sending all my love and support. — Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) May 7, 2020 × #VizagGasLeak news is just heart wrenching 😣.. My prayers with the families of the bereaved.. #PrayForVizag 2020 - I’m just speechless😢🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/x022Emrxwe — Pranitha Subhash (@pranitasubhash) May 7, 2020 × South Korean battery maker LG Chemical Ltd, the owner of the facility, located around 14 kilometers away from Visakhapatnam city, said the gas leak had been brought under control.

Vizag gas leak: Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana and others pray for the victims

<p>Karan Johar is busy these days spending time with family in Mumbai as he quarantines with his mother and his kids, Yash and Roohi. Now, Karan has shared a picture of himself from quarantine as he sports white hair on his head.</p>

<p>Bored at home, Karan Johar wants to also experiment with acting even though his first few takes did not go as planned. As he shared a new picture, he wrote, “I know my acting stint was scarier than the current virus but there is no harm in hoping for a second chance! So to all enterprising casting directors, to all risk-taking filmmakers, to critics with a high threshold of pain and too easy to please audiences, I have an announcement to make!!!! I AM AVAILABLE FOR FATHER ROLES!”’</p>

<p>“At 48 with a poor track record I promise I can’t afford to be choosy,” he went on to add.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_z3uJXJfAf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I know my acting stint was scarier than the current virus but there is no harm in hoping for a second chance! So to all enterprising casting directors ,to all risk taking filmmakers , to critics with a high threshold of pain and to easy to please audiences I have an announcement to make!!!! I AM AVAILABLE FOR FATHER ROLES! ( at 48 with a poor track record I promise i can’t afford to be choosy)</a></p>

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<p>In another news, Karan Johar along with Zoya Akhtar started an initiative called <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/i-for-india-concert-amitabh-bachchan-srk-will-smith-aishwarya-rai-other-biggies-get-together-to-raise-funds-for-covid-19-296469">iFor India concert</a> that saw the biggest Bollywood stars along with a select few from Hollywood come together to entertain the audience and raise money for those who are affected by the pandemic.</p>

<p>They managed to raise&nbsp;Rs 52 crore. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/iforindia-concert-raises-rs-52-crore-bollywood-stars-thank-fans-296697">Check how they thanked fans for support.&nbsp;</a></p>


Karan Johar is busy these days spending time with family in Mumbai as he quarantines with his mother and his kids, Yash and Roohi. Now, Karan has shared a picture of himself from quarantine as he sports white hair on his head.

Karan Johar is busy these days spending time with family in Mumbai as he quarantines with his mother and his kids, Yash and Roohi. Now, Karan has shared a picture of himself from quarantine as he sports white hair on his head. Bored at home, Karan Johar wants to also experiment with acting even though his first few takes did not go as planned. As he shared a new picture, he wrote, “I know my acting stint was scarier than the current virus but there is no harm in hoping for a second chance! So to all enterprising casting directors, to all risk-taking filmmakers, to critics with a high threshold of pain and too easy to please audiences, I have an announcement to make!!!! I AM AVAILABLE FOR FATHER ROLES!”’ “At 48 with a poor track record I promise I can’t afford to be choosy,” he went on to add. View this post on Instagram I know my acting stint was scarier than the current virus but there is no harm in hoping for a second chance! So to all enterprising casting directors ,to all risk taking filmmakers , to critics with a high threshold of pain and to easy to please audiences I have an announcement to make!!!! I AM AVAILABLE FOR FATHER ROLES! ( at 48 with a poor track record I promise i can’t afford to be choosy) A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on May 5, 2020 at 8:02am PDT × In another news, Karan Johar along with Zoya Akhtar started an initiative called iFor India concert that saw the biggest Bollywood stars along with a select few from Hollywood come together to entertain the audience and raise money for those who are affected by the pandemic. They managed to raise Rs 52 crore. Check how they thanked fans for support.

Karan Johar wants to get back to acting in films: I am available for father roles

<p>Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar are now organising a from-home concert with the biggest Bollywood and international stars. The Indian film fraternity is coming together with multiple performances for ‘I For India’ that is aimed at spreading awareness on Covid-19, raise funds for Give India Foundation, support families displaced due to the lockdown and thank the frontline health workers for their sacrifice and services amid the pandemic.</p>

<p>Reportedly, biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma will be a part of the concert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They will be joined by Hollywood stars Will Smith, singer Bryan Adams and The Jonas Brothers reportedly.</p>

<p>The idea is to have them share four-minute videos of themselves singing, dancing, making a speech or performing a standup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show will also feature comedian Kapil Sharma, singers Asha Bhosle, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and music composers Visha Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjianii and Pritam. Lyricist Javed Akhtar will also recite a few of his works.</p>

<p>The concert will also feature cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It’s expected to air on Facebook this weekend.</p>

<p>Earlier, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/who-thanks-shah-rukh-khan-for-joining-one-world-together-at-home-concert-293371">Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra was a part of&nbsp;'One World: Together At Home' concert </a>that had pop stars of the world performing for free for coronavirus relief. Lady&nbsp;Gaga raised&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-raises-rs-979-crore-with-one-world-relief-concert-for-coronavirus-293705">Rs 979 crore</a> with ‘One World’ relief concert for coronavirus.</p>


Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar are now organising a from-home concert with the biggest Bollywood and international stars. The Indian film fraternity is coming together with multiple performances for ‘I For India’ that is aimed at spreading awareness on Covid-19, raise funds for Give India Foundation, support families displaced due to the lockdown and thank the frontline health workers for their sacrifice and services amid the pandemic.

Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar are now organising a from-home concert with the biggest Bollywood and international stars. The Indian film fraternity is coming together with multiple performances for ‘I For India’ that is aimed at spreading awareness on Covid-19, raise funds for Give India Foundation, support families displaced due to the lockdown and thank the frontline health workers for their sacrifice and services amid the pandemic. Reportedly, biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma will be a part of the concert. They will be joined by Hollywood stars Will Smith, singer Bryan Adams and The Jonas Brothers reportedly. The idea is to have them share four-minute videos of themselves singing, dancing, making a speech or performing a standup. The show will also feature comedian Kapil Sharma, singers Asha Bhosle, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and music composers Visha Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjianii and Pritam. Lyricist Javed Akhtar will also recite a few of his works. The concert will also feature cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It’s expected to air on Facebook this weekend. Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra was a part of 'One World: Together At Home' concert that had pop stars of the world performing for free for coronavirus relief. Lady Gaga raised Rs 979 crore with ‘One World’ relief concert for coronavirus.

Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Will Smith and other big stars to join Covid-19 relief concert

<p>Ever since the lockdown was announced in India, celebrities have been urging fans to stay home. Many of them have been sharing videos of their quarantine activities on social media as well. Karan Johar has even started a series of sorts called the 'Lockdown with the Johar's' featuring his twins who make fun of him in videos that the filmmaker has been sharing often on Instagram.<br />
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While the videos are entertaining, there's no denying of the fact that they are far removed from the harsh realities that many are facing on a day to day basis at present.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fKVrZpW5E/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Well the @Gucci rant continues! For some reason they are not getting over it! And I have gone into a Sulk! #lockdownwiththejohars #toodles</a></p>

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<p>A viral video called 'Thank You Celebrities' very subtly highlights that while many celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Amanda Byrnes are treating this quarantine life as a mini-vacation, the common man is struiggling during the pandemic. The video was shared by screenwriter Aniruddha Guha on Twitter and Johar shared the tweet and apologised for his videos that may have come across as privileged and insensitive.</p>

<p>Karan Johar wrote, "This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many...I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight ....am sorry!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many...I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight ....am sorry!🙏❤️ <a href="https://t.co/MO3kHkDQdo">https://t.co/MO3kHkDQdo</a></p>
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<p>While Johar apologised for his posts, there were some who commented on the post stating that his children's videos provided joy in such uncertain times. "Ur kids are Angeles in this hard time ..me and my daughter s are waiting for Yash Roohi videoes," a fan wrote, while another tweeted, "Why are you apologizing. Your videos are harmless with your kids. You are bringing joy to people like us and I am a healthcare worker in Chicago saying that. You aren’t one of the celebrities showing off, so please don’t apologize and keep posting and sharing joy."</p>


Ever since the lockdown was announced in India, celebrities have been urging fans to stay home. Many of them have been sharing videos of their quarantine activities on social media as well.

Ever since the lockdown was announced in India, celebrities have been urging fans to stay home. Many of them have been sharing videos of their quarantine activities on social media as well. Karan Johar has even started a series of sorts called the 'Lockdown with the Johar's' featuring his twins who make fun of him in videos that the filmmaker has been sharing often on Instagram. While the videos are entertaining, there's no denying of the fact that they are far removed from the harsh realities that many are facing on a day to day basis at present. View this post on Instagram Well the @Gucci rant continues! For some reason they are not getting over it! And I have gone into a Sulk! #lockdownwiththejohars #toodles A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Apr 2, 2020 at 10:31am PDT × A viral video called 'Thank You Celebrities' very subtly highlights that while many celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Amanda Byrnes are treating this quarantine life as a mini-vacation, the common man is struiggling during the pandemic. The video was shared by screenwriter Aniruddha Guha on Twitter and Johar shared the tweet and apologised for his videos that may have come across as privileged and insensitive. Karan Johar wrote, "This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many...I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight ....am sorry!" This hit me hard and I have realised many of my posts may have been insensitive to many...I apologise profusely and wish to add none of it was intentional and came from a place of sharing but clearly may have lacked emotional foresight ....am sorry!🙏❤️ https://t.co/MO3kHkDQdo — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 25, 2020 × While Johar apologised for his posts, there were some who commented on the post stating that his children's videos provided joy in such uncertain times. "Ur kids are Angeles in this hard time ..me and my daughter s are waiting for Yash Roohi videoes," a fan wrote, while another tweeted, "Why are you apologizing. Your videos are harmless with your kids. You are bringing joy to people like us and I am a healthcare worker in Chicago saying that. You aren’t one of the celebrities showing off, so please don’t apologize and keep posting and sharing joy."

Karan Johar apologises for his lockdown posts, says they may have 'lacked emotional foresight' amid pandemic crisis

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared an adorable video with son Yash, who thinks that Amitabh Bachchan can cure <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-announces-record-838-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-289308">coronavirus</a>.<br />
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The video was shared from their home as they are staying indoors amid the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/8-new-web-shows-films-to-watch-as-you-quarantine-at-home-287555" hreflang="en">8 new web shows, films to watch as you quarantine at home</a><br />
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The 47-year-old director took to Instagram and posted a video in which he can be seen having an intriguing conversation with his 3-year-old son.<br />
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In the video, the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'&nbsp;director asks,"Yash, how tough these coronavirus times are. Who do you think will take this away?"To which the toddler replies, "Amitabh Bachchan."</p>

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<p>Karan seems stumped with the immediate answer by his son. He asks Yash if he "should call and ask Big B to take coronavirus away?"He says no, and walks away saying, "No, Amitabh Bachchan is not going to come to my room."</p>

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<p>KJo captioned the post as, "There is someone who can take away the coronavirus." The Netizens were quick to notice this adorable conversation between the father son-duo.<br />
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The post on the photo-sharing platform garnered more than 1k likes within half an hour of being posted.<br />
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Meanwhile, scores of Bollywood celebrities are staying at home in the wake of the pandemic and are advising people to remain indoors to be safe.<br />
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Actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are spreading the message to take the necessary precautions.<br />
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According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 978 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country, out of which 86 people have been cured or discharged, while 25 deaths have been reported.<br />
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To contain coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown.</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared an adorable video with son Yash, who thinks that Amitabh Bachchan can cure coronavirus. The video was shared from their home as they are staying indoors amid the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown.

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday shared an adorable video with son Yash, who thinks that Amitabh Bachchan can cure coronavirus. The video was shared from their home as they are staying indoors amid the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown. In pics: 8 new web shows, films to watch as you quarantine at home The 47-year-old director took to Instagram and posted a video in which he can be seen having an intriguing conversation with his 3-year-old son. In the video, the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' director asks,"Yash, how tough these coronavirus times are. Who do you think will take this away?"To which the toddler replies, "Amitabh Bachchan." View this post on Instagram There is someone who can take away the #coronavirus A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Mar 28, 2020 at 11:56pm PDT × Karan seems stumped with the immediate answer by his son. He asks Yash if he "should call and ask Big B to take coronavirus away?"He says no, and walks away saying, "No, Amitabh Bachchan is not going to come to my room." Also see: 7 best quarantine reads that you can choose to pass your time KJo captioned the post as, "There is someone who can take away the coronavirus." The Netizens were quick to notice this adorable conversation between the father son-duo. The post on the photo-sharing platform garnered more than 1k likes within half an hour of being posted. Meanwhile, scores of Bollywood celebrities are staying at home in the wake of the pandemic and are advising people to remain indoors to be safe. Actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are spreading the message to take the necessary precautions. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 978 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country, out of which 86 people have been cured or discharged, while 25 deaths have been reported. To contain coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown.

Watch: Karan Johar's son Yash thinks Big B can take coronavirus away

Sharp at 5 pm on Sunday, as sirens went off across the country, Indians came out to their balconies, front gates, and porches and clapped to acknowledge the tireless work of those in the front line, especially the healthcare workers.

Sharp at 5 pm on Sunday, as sirens went off across the country, Indians came out to their balconies, front gates, and porches and clapped to acknowledge the tireless work of those in the front line, especially the healthcare workers. Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan along with his family, David Dhawan with sons Rohit and Varun, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Karan Johar joined Indians as they stepped out to clap in unison for those working in frontline. Some of them took to social media to share the moment that will now go down in history. Here take a look. View this post on Instagram That’s our family celebrating the unity of spirit and resilience...today we also show tremendous gratitude to all members of the medical fraternity who have tirelessly and relentlessly worked towards healing the infected and protecting thousands of people from this dreaded virus ....#indiafightscorona A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:43am PDT × View this post on Instagram Thank you to our Heroes 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 @deepikapadukone A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:55am PDT × View this post on Instagram #VarunDhawan with family #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:57am PDT × View this post on Instagram #ranveersingh #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:07am PDT × View this post on Instagram #amitabhbachchan with family #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:59am PDT × View this post on Instagram We clap together ! For our country , for humanity 🙏🏼🇮🇳 thankful to everyone who is helping get rid of the current global health crisis.. #jantabandh #jantacerfew #proudindian #unitedwestand🌏 #positiveenergy A post shared by KK (@therealkarismakapoor) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:10am PDT × View this post on Instagram #abhishekbachchan #aishwaryaraibachan #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:39am PDT × View this post on Instagram #kiaraadvani #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:34am PDT × View this post on Instagram #deepikapadukone #ranveersingh 🔥🔥❤❤❤ #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:32am PDT × View this post on Instagram From us to all the real heroes- the medics, doctors, nurses, volunteers, police, the government and everyone who’s being responsible and staying back Home ensuring safety of themselves, their families and others... we are in it together- stronger and healthier! #gratitude #IndiaFightsCorona 💪🏽⛑❤️🇮🇳🌏 A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:21am PDT × View this post on Instagram Energies energies energies to all! Especially our bravehearts! We shall overcome ❤️ #indiafightscorona #healtheworld A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:03am PDT × Stars from southern film industry too joined in. View this post on Instagram #ramcharan #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:30am PDT × View this post on Instagram #tamannabhatia #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:31am PDT × On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens of India to stay home and appealed to everyone to observe social distancing in order to flaten the curve of Covid-19 pandemic. The Janta curfew is on from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday. In India, more than 300 Covid-19 cases have been reported so far.

'In this together': Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Bachchans join other Indians in appreciating health workers

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on March 21 on the issue of coronavirus as he spoke of “self isolation”, “quarantine” and taking precautions to slow down the spread of the virus that has affected the entire world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/highlights-of-pm-modis-address-to-nation-on-coronavirus-287433">Check out the full address here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>He addressed the nation and called for “Janta Curfew” on March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM so that “social distancing” can help slow the spread of coronavirus. He also asked for people to come out on their balconies and express gratitude to those working round the clock to keep India healthy (such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, municipal staff, armed forces, airport staff).</p>

<p>Soon after the speech came out, people stared appreciating Modi for his words. Bollywood celebrities also took to their social media profiles to spread the word and opined on how they felt about Modi’s words.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/initiatives-taken-by-global-icons-to-combat-coronavirus-pandemic-287487#blake-lively-and-ryan-reynolds-266904">Also check:&nbsp;Initiatives taken by global icons&nbsp;to combat coronavirus pandemic</a></p>

<p>Ajay Devgn said, "Fellow Indians, Namaskar Folded hands A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve &amp; restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe @PMOIndia @narendramodi #JantaCurfew"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fellow Indians, Namaskar 🙏 A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve &amp; restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe 🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a></p>
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<p>Twinkle Khanna wrote, “Have written against many govt moves but this was a speech by the PM that http://delivered.It &nbsp;staves of panic without undermining the gravity of the situation.Applauding those providing essential services will also make us feel more united during this pandemic. #jantacurfew”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Have written against many govt moves but this was a speech by the PM that <a href="https://t.co/hEYggGXtzE">https://t.co/hEYggGXtzE</a> staves of panic without undermining the gravity of the situation.Applauding those providing essential services will also make us feel more united during this pandemic. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jantacurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jantacurfew</a> <a href="https://t.co/I5maq4kDBk">https://t.co/I5maq4kDBk</a></p>
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<p>Karan Johar said, “Imp initiative by our Honorable PM @narendramodi with #jantacurfew Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on Sunday, March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM is a measured and sensible way to protect from this pandemic by &nbsp;not creating panic yet acknowledging the gravity of the situatn”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Imp initiative by our Honorable PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jantacurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jantacurfew</a> Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on Sunday, March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM is a measured and sensible way to protect from this pandemic by not creating panic yet acknowledging the gravity of the situatn</p>
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<p>Varun Dhawan wrote, “I will take part in the #jantacurfew &nbsp;on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless heroes fighting this virus. This is a time to be one and practise #SocialDistancing. Let’s follow our prime ministers appeal.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I will take part in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jantacurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jantacurfew</a> on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless heroes fighting this virus. This is a time to be one and practise <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SocialDistancing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SocialDistancing</a>. Let’s follow our prime ministers appeal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeSafe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeSafe</a> <a href="https://t.co/V9jAqfT7a2">https://t.co/V9jAqfT7a2</a></p>
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn/status/1240667520954060801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Akshay Kumar said, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An excellent initiative by PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a> and show the world we are together in this. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SocialDistancing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SocialDistancing</a></p>
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1240660415601770497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Shabana Azmi said, “@narendramodi its a very good speech on Corona Virus and his appeal for #JantaCurfew on Sunday 22nd March stay home from 7am is something all Indians should do. I applaud him for inspiring us to stand at 5 pm on Sun 22nd March to honour people who believe in service about self.”</p>

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— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) <a href="https://twitter.com/AzmiShabana/status/1240652554171609093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Shilpa Shetty wrote, “A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind 🙏”</p>

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— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheShilpaShetty/status/1240658492580454401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on March 21 on the issue of coronavirus as he spoke of “self isolation”, “quarantine” and taking precautions to slow down the spread of the virus that has affected the entire world.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on March 21 on the issue of coronavirus as he spoke of “self isolation”, “quarantine” and taking precautions to slow down the spread of the virus that has affected the entire world. Check out the full address here. He addressed the nation and called for “Janta Curfew” on March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM so that “social distancing” can help slow the spread of coronavirus. He also asked for people to come out on their balconies and express gratitude to those working round the clock to keep India healthy (such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, municipal staff, armed forces, airport staff). Soon after the speech came out, people stared appreciating Modi for his words. Bollywood celebrities also took to their social media profiles to spread the word and opined on how they felt about Modi’s words. Also check: Initiatives taken by global icons to combat coronavirus pandemic Ajay Devgn said, "Fellow Indians, Namaskar Folded hands A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe @PMOIndia @narendramodi #JantaCurfew" Fellow Indians, Namaskar 🙏 A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe 🙏@PMOIndia @narendramodi #JantaCurfew — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 19, 2020 × Twinkle Khanna wrote, “Have written against many govt moves but this was a speech by the PM that http://delivered.It staves of panic without undermining the gravity of the situation.Applauding those providing essential services will also make us feel more united during this pandemic. #jantacurfew” Have written against many govt moves but this was a speech by the PM that https://t.co/hEYggGXtzE staves of panic without undermining the gravity of the situation.Applauding those providing essential services will also make us feel more united during this pandemic. #jantacurfew https://t.co/I5maq4kDBk — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) March 19, 2020 × Karan Johar said, “Imp initiative by our Honorable PM @narendramodi with #jantacurfew Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on Sunday, March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM is a measured and sensible way to protect from this pandemic by not creating panic yet acknowledging the gravity of the situatn” Imp initiative by our Honorable PM @narendramodi with #jantacurfew Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on Sunday, March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM is a measured and sensible way to protect from this pandemic by not creating panic yet acknowledging the gravity of the situatn — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 19, 2020 × Varun Dhawan wrote, “I will take part in the #jantacurfew on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless heroes fighting this virus. This is a time to be one and practise #SocialDistancing. Let’s follow our prime ministers appeal.” I will take part in the #jantacurfew on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless heroes fighting this virus. This is a time to be one and practise #SocialDistancing. Let’s follow our prime ministers appeal. #BeSafe https://t.co/V9jAqfT7a2 — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 19, 2020 × Akshay Kumar said, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing” An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 19, 2020 × Shabana Azmi said, “@narendramodi its a very good speech on Corona Virus and his appeal for #JantaCurfew on Sunday 22nd March stay home from 7am is something all Indians should do. I applaud him for inspiring us to stand at 5 pm on Sun 22nd March to honour people who believe in service about self.” @narendramodi its a very good speech on Corona Virus and his appeal for #JantaCurfew on Sunday 22nd March stay home from 7am is something all Indians should do. I applaud him for inspiring us to stand at 5 pm on Sun 22nd March to honour people who believe in service about self. — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) March 19, 2020 × Shilpa Shetty wrote, “A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind 🙏” A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VeQyZaGcBh — SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) March 19, 2020 ×

Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Shabana Azmi & others laud Modi's address on COVID-19

<p>The outbreak of coronavirus across the world has effected businesses and economies. Several films in Hollywood have been affected due to the outbreak of the deadly flu and now in India, producer Karan Johar has decided to defer the release of his upcoming film <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-watch-sooryavanshi-trailer-aa-rahi-hai-police-as-akshay-kumar-ajay-devgn-ranveer-singh-come-together-for-film-283735">'Sooryavanshi'.&nbsp;</a><br />
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Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead, the film was scheduled to release on March 24 but on Thursday, Johar who is the film's producer took to social media to announce that the release of the film has been postponed to a later day.&nbsp;<br />
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"Sooryavanshi is an experience that we have created for you with over a year of dedication and hard work and the response we received for its trailer was nothing less than electrifying and made it clear that this film truly belongs to its audience..." the statement reads.&nbsp;<br />
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"We have been as excited as you are to present the film to you and your family, but due to the recent outburst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus, we, the makers have decided to postpone the release of your film, keeping in the health and safety of our beloved audience....' the statement further adds.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9osiRdJ-it/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">We’ll see you back at the movies when the time is right. Stay safe everyone @akshaykumar @ajaydevgn @ranveersingh @katrinakaif @itsrohitshetty @apoorva1972 @sarkarshibasish @reliance.entertainment @rohitshettypicturez @dharmamovies #CapeOfGoodFilms @pvrpictures @tseries.official @sooryavanshi2403</a></p>

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<p>Earlier on Thursday morning, several fans appealed to the film's leading man, Akshay Kumar to postpone the release to a later date due to the outbreak of the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is a part of Rohit Shetty's cop universe and will also have Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in cameo roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Sooryavanshi' is the first Bollywood film to have postponed its release. Many others are likely to follow if the virus continues to spread.&nbsp;<br />
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The Delhi government, meanwhile, has decided to shut down cinema halls, schools and colleges till March 31. Irrfan's 'Angrezi Medium' hit theatres across the country on Friday and the coronavirus scare is likely to have affected the business of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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In Hollywood, Disney has cancelled the release of 'Mulan' in China- the biggest market for Hollywood. James Bond's 25th film 'No Time To Die' - which was scheduled to release in April this year, will now be releasing in November.&nbsp;</p>


The outbreak of coronavirus across the world has effected businesses and economies. Several films in Hollywood have been affected due to the outbreak of the deadly flu and now in India, producer Karan Johar has decided to defer the release of his upcoming film 'Sooryavanshi'.

The outbreak of coronavirus across the world has effected businesses and economies. Several films in Hollywood have been affected due to the outbreak of the deadly flu and now in India, producer Karan Johar has decided to defer the release of his upcoming film 'Sooryavanshi'. Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead, the film was scheduled to release on March 24 but on Thursday, Johar who is the film's producer took to social media to announce that the release of the film has been postponed to a later day. "Sooryavanshi is an experience that we have created for you with over a year of dedication and hard work and the response we received for its trailer was nothing less than electrifying and made it clear that this film truly belongs to its audience..." the statement reads. "We have been as excited as you are to present the film to you and your family, but due to the recent outburst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus, we, the makers have decided to postpone the release of your film, keeping in the health and safety of our beloved audience....' the statement further adds. View this post on Instagram We’ll see you back at the movies when the time is right. Stay safe everyone @akshaykumar @ajaydevgn @ranveersingh @katrinakaif @itsrohitshetty @apoorva1972 @sarkarshibasish @reliance.entertainment @rohitshettypicturez @dharmamovies #CapeOfGoodFilms @pvrpictures @tseries.official @sooryavanshi2403 A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Mar 12, 2020 at 6:50am PDT × Earlier on Thursday morning, several fans appealed to the film's leading man, Akshay Kumar to postpone the release to a later date due to the outbreak of the virus. The film is a part of Rohit Shetty's cop universe and will also have Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in cameo roles. 'Sooryavanshi' is the first Bollywood film to have postponed its release. Many others are likely to follow if the virus continues to spread. The Delhi government, meanwhile, has decided to shut down cinema halls, schools and colleges till March 31. Irrfan's 'Angrezi Medium' hit theatres across the country on Friday and the coronavirus scare is likely to have affected the business of the film. In Hollywood, Disney has cancelled the release of 'Mulan' in China- the biggest market for Hollywood. James Bond's 25th film 'No Time To Die' - which was scheduled to release in April this year, will now be releasing in November.

Release of Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' pushed back amid coronavirus scare

<p>Mark your calendars again as Karan Johar on Monday changed the release date of much-anticipated comedy-drama 'Angrezi Medium', to March 13.<br />
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The 47-year-old director tweeted, "Friendships in the fraternity are rare but when they exist ...they are empowering! Dinoo and I have made an exchange of dates! <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-movie-news-angrezi-medium-trailer-irrfan-is-back-with-yet-another-heartwarming-story-280468">ANGREZI MEDIUM </a>will come a week earlier on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/janhvi-kapoor-to-play-gunjan-saxena-the-first-female-iaf-pilot-of-india-and-the-first-look-is-finally-out-186601">GUNJAN SAXENA</a> date 13th of March.2020 and GUNJAN SAXENA takes the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/janhvi-kapoor-and-rajkummar-rao-starrer-roohiafza-to-hit-big-screens-on-april-2020-250606">ROOHI AFZA </a>date 24th April 2020."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Karan has exchanged the dates with Dinesh Vijan directorial 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' which will now hit the theatres on March 13.<br />
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He also announced that 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'&nbsp;has overtaken the release date for 'Roohi Afza'. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-bhoot-trailer-out-vicky-kaushals-film-will-keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat-278392">'Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship</a>'&nbsp;director has also unveiled the new release date for Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Roohi Afza'&nbsp;as June 5.&nbsp;</p>


Mark your calendars again as Karan Johar on Monday changed the release date of much-anticipated comedy-drama 'Angrezi Medium', to March 13. The 47-year-old director tweeted, "Friendships in the fraternity are rare but when they exist .

Mark your calendars again as Karan Johar on Monday changed the release date of much-anticipated comedy-drama 'Angrezi Medium', to March 13. The 47-year-old director tweeted, "Friendships in the fraternity are rare but when they exist ...they are empowering! Dinoo and I have made an exchange of dates! ANGREZI MEDIUM will come a week earlier on the GUNJAN SAXENA date 13th of March.2020 and GUNJAN SAXENA takes the ROOHI AFZA date 24th April 2020." Friendships in the fraternity are rare but when they exist ...they are empowering! Dinoo and I have have made an exchange of dates! ANGREZI MEDIUM will come a week earlier on the GUNJAN SAXENA date 13th of March.2020 and GUNJAN SAXENA takes the ROOHI AFZA date 24th April 2020 pic.twitter.com/s9j6AkZkgn — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 17, 2020 × Karan has exchanged the dates with Dinesh Vijan directorial 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' which will now hit the theatres on March 13. He also announced that 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' has overtaken the release date for 'Roohi Afza'. The 'Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship' director has also unveiled the new release date for Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Roohi Afza' as June 5.

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