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Singer Anup Jalota is under quarantine in a Mumbai hotel after he recently landed from London. He took to Twitter to praise the medical care and arrangements made by the civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC).

The 66-year-old singer was in Europe for a concert and was quarantined after he arrived back in Mumbai. He has been kept in a hotel in Andheri, Mumbai. In his tweet, Anup Jalota wrote, “I am in awe with the medical care offered by BMC for passengers who are 60 plus. I was taken to hotel Mirage as I landed in MUM (Mumbai) from LDN (London), a team of doctors was sent to attend me. I appeal each passenger landing here to cooperate and help in controlling further spread #COVID19india.” Anup Jalota accompanied his tweet with a selfie in which he wears a mask.

Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray responded to the tweet and thanked him for praising the officials. “Thank you sir. We’re taking maximum precautions to ensure everyone who lands in Maharashtra is saf..

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On Sunday, several film associations mutually announced that all film and television-related shooting will stop from March 19 to March 31 owing to the coronavirus outbreak. Hours after the announcement, filmmakers pointed out the need to set up a fund for the lakhs of daily wage workers who are a part of the federation and will be directly hit by the impending halt.

Today, the Producers guild of India held a meeting for the same and have set up a relief fund for the same. In an official media release they announced that they have set up a relief fund for daily wage earners impacted by the complete shutdown of film, television and OTT productions owing to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Siddharth Roy Kapur who is the President of The Producer Guild of India said that they have set up a relief fund as the livelihood of daily wage earners in the industry will be impacted. “We would encourage the entire fraternity to contribute to the fund, to ensure that we can do all we can to minimise the disr..

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Radhika Madan made an impactful debut with the film Pataakha in 2018. She went on to feature in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota in which she portrayed a strong character and lastly she was seen in Irrfan Khan starrer Angrezi Medium. In an interview with an entertainment channel, the actress said that she does not understand why many actors do not go for auditions after getting a break in the industry. Radhika said that she personally has no qualms in giving screen tests and loves the process.

Radhika Madan in several interviews had said that she had given an audition for Angrezi Medium. Director Homi Adajania was looking for a 17-year-old to play the role of Irrfan's daughter in the film and that it was Radhika who insisted on auditioning for the same despite Homi's initial reluctance. Talking further about actors not giving auditions, Radhika said that she thinks it has to do with people's ego and a little bit of insecurity. She feels that actors are afraid of not being able to..

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The coronavirus pandemic has taken the country by storm and industry in large numbers is coming forward to support being homebound. On Sunday, film and television bodies announced that all shootings will be cancelled effective from March 19 till March. Several state governments have ordered for cinema halls to be shut till the end of this month.
Several celebrities are spreading the word of caution among their fans and followers and asking them to avoid unnecessary travel. Now, music composer Bappi Lahiri has also urged everyone to be cautious.”Its a tough time. It's important to act responsibly in this situation and take all the necessary precautions for our well being. Let's not forget that we are all together in this. Protect yourself and the people around you, listen to your doctor & cooperate with the government. Please stay indoors, avoid public gatherings. Use masks and sanitizers, be safe.”The coronavirus pandemic has taken the country by storm and industry in large ..

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