Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has reacted to the new flu strain discovered in China which has the potential to turn into a pandemic like the coronavirus. The actress is a survivor of a version of swine flu which she contracted in 2015 and said that she would never wish it for her worst enemy. Taking to Instagram stories, the actress expressed her concern about the same and said that she hopes it is not true.
On Tuesday, actress Namrata Shirodkar conducted an interactive session with fans on Instagram. From talking about her husband, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, to opening up on her skincare routine and her hobbies, Namrata candidly answered to the queries of her followers. A user asked her about her favourite cricketers, and she named Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Actress Urvashi Rautela's film Virgin Bhanupriya is set to release soon, and she says a lot of people are curious if her film is "inspired" by Hollywood star Emma Stone's movie "Easy A". "Easy A", a 2010 American comedy film, is about Olive, who lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys. A girl overhears their conversation, and soon her story becomes talk of the town.
An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people.
A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse."
Kartik Aaryan posted a throwback selfie from 2008 Mumbai Marathon in which he is seen posing with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chak De! India' co-star Sagarika Ghatge.
Actress-producer Anushka Sharma says her early start in showbiz has taught her a lot, adding that she applies that wisdom in her personal and professional life every day. "The story of 'Bulbbul'' is the story of a girl's journey from innocence to strength and resilience... and it's a story I'm all too familiar with," she began her post on Instagram.
Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said his character in "Laxmmi Bomb" as a transgender person is the most "mentally intense" role of his three-decade-long career and he had to be careful about delivering his performance "without offending any community". The horror-comedy is a remake of the 2011 Tamil film "Kanchana" and is directed by Raghava Lawrence, who also helmed the original.
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan recalled the time when he jumped barricades to meet actress Sagarika Ghatge, in order to request her to convey a message to superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The actor on Monday shared a selfie that he clicked with Ghatge and had a fan moment. "2008 Mumbai Marathon! I jumped barricades to take a pic with Preeti Sabharwal #sagarikaghatge and also told her 'Shah Rukh Khan ko mera Hi bolna' @iamsrk sir did she convey ?" Kartik tweeted.
Actress Alia Bhatt is looking forward to making her digital debut with the premiere of her film "Sadak 2", and says she is open to the idea of diving deep into the streaming platform. She even shared the genre on her wishlist: An investigative limited TV show. "Actors not only in the West but over here also are working directly on the OTT. (Web) has created a huge opportunity for actors to showcase their talent," she said while using the recent success of web series like Sushmita Sen-starrer web series "Aarya" and "Special Ops" series to support her point.
The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms.
At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces at Khulchohar in South Kashmir's Anantnag district Monday morning. Arms and ammunition including an AK 47 rifle and two pistols were recovered from the slain terrorists. "Three terrorists eliminated in the ensuing gunfight. One AK 47 rifle and two pistols were recovered. The joint operation is in progress," Army said in a brief statement.
The additional district magistrate of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, an official said. He has been admitted to the isolation ward of the district hospital, Chief Medical Officer Dr AK Shrivastava said.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has been treating his fans by sharing insights about his quarantine activities through videos and pictures he has been sharing on his social media handles. Sailing in the same boat, the actor recalled the fond memories associated with his hit flick 'Pratiggya' that released in the year 1975 and completed 45 years of its release. Sharing a brief video clip of the ever-hit song from the film 'Uth Neend Se Mirzia Jaag Ja,' Dharmendra recalled fond memories with Hema Malini. Directed by Dulal Guha, 'Pratiggya' has always been a remarkable one under Deol's acting career list.
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Power couple Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar's daughter Sitara is a complete package of entertainment. On Sunday, Namrata shared a throwback video in which Sitara is seen jumping on a bed. *When you are happy and you know it, jump around !! When you are happy and you know and you really want to show it... when you are happy and you know it jump around... it's okay even if you fallA #majorthrowback #memorytherapy," Namrata captioned the video.