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EXCLUSIVE: Ali Abbas Zafar confirms teaming up with Katrina Kaif for superhero flick March 30, 2020 at 09:26AM

With the original team of Mr. India threatening to go legal on producers – Zee Studios and director Ali Abbas Zafar for purporting to turn the film into a franchise, the studio and Zafar have quietly put the project on the backburner. A source close to Mr. India says, “They never expected such a hue and cry over the Mr. India franchise. After Mr. India’s director Shekhar Kapur decided to sue them, Zee Studios and Ali Abbas Zafar quietly dropped Mr. India and decided to do something else.” Sources say the Zee Studios and Ali Abbas Zafar team has now decided to make a super-hero film with Katrina Kaif in the lead. When contacted Ali Abbas Zafar, he confirmed the project with Katrina. For those who came in late, Kaif and Zafar are very close friends from the time he made his directorial debut with Mere Brother Ki Dulhan in 2011 in which she played the female lead. Zafar, subsequently, directed Kaif in Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat , both co-starring Salman Khan. With her pal teami...

Salman Khan pledges to financially support 25,000 daily wage workers, Salim Khan reveals how they are supporting their staff March 30, 2020 at 09:15AM

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is doing his part amid this global pandemic. As Coronavirus has brought the world to a standstill, it has affected the families of daily wage workers. The actor has pledged to financially support 25,000 daily wage workers from the film industry, according to Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE). Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of Coronavirus as the cases have increased rapidly. The 21-day lockdown has affected thousands of families. As 5 lakh workers work under FWICE, 25,000 of them were in dire need of financial support. Said Ashok Dube of the FWICE, “We at FWICE are in the process of compiling the bank details of those 25,000 members for forwarding the same to Salman Khan. His Foundation said, Salman would like to deposit money into each of those 25,000 accounts directly.” FWICE president B.N. Tiwari added, “Salman Khan is the only industry person who has approached us for providing f...

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are back in United States, share health update after coronavirus diagnosis March 30, 2020 at 07:00AM

Earlier this month, it was reported that Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for Coronavirus. The actor was in Australia for the shooting for Elvis Presley biopic. After diagnosis, they were being treated in an Australian hospital. And now, they are back home in the United States! "We're home now, and like the rest of America, we carry on sheltering place and social distancing," Tom Hanks tweeted on Saturday, March 29. "Many, many thanks to everyone in Australia who looked after us. Their care and guidance made possible our return to the USA. And many thanks to all of you who reached out with well wishes. Rita and I so appreciate it," the actor wrote. pic.twitter.com/f6wLTkz90m — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 28, 2020 On March 16, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were released from a Queensland hospital in Australia and are now in self-quarantine at their rented home. After announcing their diagnosis, Tom Hanks assured his fans tha...

Randeep Hooda and Jay Patel partner to contribute Rs.1 crore to the PM-CARES fund March 29, 2020 at 03:28PM

To cope with COVID-19 Pandemic, India is under an unprecedented lockdown of 21 days, and the government has been making all efforts to contain the spread of the virus. However, to support the government deal with the severe health and economic ramifications, Jay Patel and Randeep Hooda, the duo from Corporate and Bollywood have partnered and stepped up to contribute rs. 1 crore to the ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund), Daily Wages Worker, Ventilators, and encouraged others to do the same. Randeep, who has been actively involved in various environmental and social causes, said “ We salute the heroes who are serving against the life-threatening Coronavirus Disease without fear round the clock – doctors, nurses, police and daily needs suppliers. The world is going through pandemic with extreme effects of a virus that has not been experienced by any of us living today.” Jay Patel, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, said, “As a...

Kanika Kapoor tests positive for Coronavirus for the fourth time, leaving the family extremely worried March 29, 2020 at 01:07PM

It was recently reported that Kanika Kapoor has been tested positive for Coronavirus after her return from London to Lucknow. The coveted singer was slammed soon after people found out that she threw multiple parties in a five-star hotel before getting herself checked. She has also been booked under various IPC sections for her negligence. Just a few days ago, the singer tested positive for the virus for the third time and now, has tested positive for the fourth time. A family member spoke to a news portal about it and said that the reports have left them worried because it seems like she is not responding to the treatment. They cannot even airlift her to get advance treatment since there’s a 21-days’ lockdown imposed on the entire country. The family is extremely tensed and are hoping and praying that she recovers soon from the virus. Currently admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), was accused by the hospital authorities for her starry ...

Bhushan Kumar donates a total of Rs. 12 crores for the PM-CARES Fund and CM Relief Fund March 29, 2020 at 12:40PM

The entire world has come to a stand-still as everyone comes together to fight the global pandemic of Coronavirus. India has taken a lot of positive steps to control this widespread disease. Last week, PM Narendra Modi called for a country-wide lockdown for three weeks. The PM took it upon himself to start a public charitable trust called ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund)’, for the many distressed situations such as the Coronavirus, which will protect alleviating the suffering of those affected. Just recently, we saw Akshay Kumar announce that he has donated Rs. 25 crores to the Fund for this cause. The actor mentioned that this is the time to do all that one can to help out others. Along with Akshay Kumar, there was also an announcement made by ace filmmaker, T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar that he will also take part in this cause by pledging to donate a sum of Rs. 11 crores to the organization founded by our PM. Bhushan...

Varun Dhawan donates a total of Rs. 55 lakhs towards the PM-CARES Fund and the CM Relief Fund March 29, 2020 at 09:45AM

Ever since the Coronavirus outbreak, actor Varun Dhawan has been constantly appealing his fans to stay indoors and follow the directives and rules put out by the government. With the 21-day lockdown, the entire country is in a standstill. The country’s economy has taken been affected too. Amidst all this, Varun Dhawan donates for PM Narendra Modi’s PM-CARES Fund and CM Relief Fund. After Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan has stepped up to do his bit and has pledged to donate Rs. 55 lakhs from his savings and took to his Twitter to announce the same. His tweet reads, “I pledge to contribute 25 lakhs to the Maharashtra CM’s relief fund @OfficeofUT @AUThackeray @CMOMaharashtra. We are with you sir”. After a while, he again tweeted, “I pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund. We will overcome this. Desh hai toh hum hain.” I pledge to contribute 25 lakhs to the Maharashtra CM’s relief fund @OfficeofUT @AUThackeray @CMOMaharashtra . We are with you sir ???? — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_...