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<ul><li><keyword id="8936276" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood-Singer-Kanika-Kapoor">Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor</keyword> has tested negative for Coronavirus.</li><li>She will have to take one test before doctors issue a clean bill of health. </li><li>Kapoor has been in quarantine for a fortnight and tested positive for the infection at least five times.</li></ul><keyword id="1758842" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanika-Kapoor">Kanika Kapoor</keyword>'s sixth Coronavirus test has come back negative for the infection. However, the Bollywood singer will have to clear it one more time at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) hospital in Lucknow before she gets an official clean bill of health. Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 needs to test negative at least twice to be released from observation. Kapoor has been <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/kanika-kapoor-tests-coronavirus-positive-for-fifth-time/articleshow/74905559.cms">under quarantine for nearly a fortnight</a> after announcing that she had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/singer-kanika-kapoor-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/articleshow/74728756.cms">tested positive</a> for Coronavirus on March 20. Given her international travel history, social media did not react too well so her have performed at a concert in Uttar Pradesh immediately after, rather than maintain self-isolation for the prescribed 14 days. The event had over 200 high profile guests in attendance — including former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundara Raje and her son Dushyant Singh — who then had to go into isolation themselves. Amid controversy, she was even <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/the-kanika-kapoor-prince-charles-conspiracy-theory-is-proof-that-indians-blame-everyone-but-themselves/articleshow/74825437.cms">accused of infecting the Prince Charles</a> after he tested positive for Covid-19 based on dated photos. Reports also signaled that she wasn’t the best of patients demanding 5-star treatment and throwing tantrums at the medical staff. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/modis-bid-for-a-blackout-could-trip-power-grids-heres-what-happened-the-last-two-times-india-had-a-massive-power-outage/articleshow/74981355.cms">PM Modi's bid for a blackout could trip power grids — Here's what happened the last two times India had a massive power outage</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indias-iconic-common-man-wears-a-facemask-in-mumbai-to-raise-awareness-around-coronavirus/articleshow/74983578.cms">India's iconic 'Common Man' wears a facemask in Mumbai to raise awareness around Coronavirus</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/coronavirus-impact-global-food-supply-chain-could-sky-rocket-with-anxiety-driven-panic-say-experts/articleshow/74977714.cms">Coronavirus' impact on the global food supply chain could sky-rocket with anxiety-driven panic, say experts</a>

Kanika Kapoor tests negative for Coronavirus — but she’ll have to clear it one more time just to be sure

More than a month after testing positive for the coronavirus, singer <keyword id="1758842" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanika-Kapoor">Kanika Kapoor</keyword> on Sunday said there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" regarding her travel timeline and battle with the disease. Kanika, who was the first Bollywood personality to test positive for the novel virus on March 20, came under attack for <keyword id="6357355" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Negligence">negligence</keyword> and not practising self-quarantine despite returning to the country from the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. She was also booked by the <keyword id="6366241" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="uttar-pradesh-police">Uttar Pradesh Police</keyword> for negligence and committing acts that were likely to spread the infection after she attended at least three gatherings in Lucknow, including a party where political personalities, including senior BJP leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister <keyword id="6361795" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vasundhara-Raje">Vasundhara Raje</keyword> and her son, Dushyant Singh, were present. In a statement, the singer said she is aware of "several versions of stories" about her diagnosis, but "negativity thrown at a person does not change the reality". "Some of these seem to be fuelled even more because I have chosen to be silent till now. I stayed quiet not because I am wrong but in-fact being fully aware that there have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information. I was giving time for the truth to prevail and for people to reach their own realisation," she said. Kanika said there were a certain facts about her case which she wanted to clarify, starting with how every person that she came in contact with, be it in the UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has "shown no symptoms of COVID-19, in-fact all those tested have been negative". "I travelled from the UK to Mumbai on March 10 and was duly screened at the international airport. There was no advisory on that day (UK travel advisory was released on 18 March) that stated that I needed to quarantine myself. I showed no ill health so did not quarantine myself." The singer said she travelled to Lucknow to meet her family on March 11 and claimed there was "no screening setup for domestic flights". On March 14 and 15, Kanika said she attended a friend's lunch and dinner and clarified "there was no party hosted by me and I was in absolute normal health." However, on March 17 and 18, she developed symptoms and said she got herself tested on March 19. "On March 20 when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after there negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days. "I want to especially thank the doctors and nurses who have so graciously taken care of me during a very emotionally testing time. I hope that all can deal with this matter with honesty and sensitivity," she added. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/dhfls-kapil-and-dheeraj-wadhawan-taken-into-custody-by-cbi-for-role-in-yes-bank-scam-case/articleshow/75388823.cms">DHFL's Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan taken into custody by CBI for role in Yes Bank scam case</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/pm-modi-says-indias-fight-against-coronavirus-is-people-driven/articleshow/75387305.cms">PM Modi says India's fight against Coronavirus is 'people-driven'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/lockdown-may-be-extended-in-covid-19-hit-urban-areas-of-maha/articleshow/75386981.cms">Coronavirus lockdown may extend beyond May 3 in urban areas of Maharashtra</a>

Kanika Kapoor claims there were 'wrong exchanges of information' during her battle with Coronavirus

By Zafar Irshad Lucknow, Apr 27 () Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor on Monday expressed her desire to donate her plasma for treating coronavirus patients, officials said. She has given her blood sample for testing at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) here, they said. "Singer Kanika Kapoor on Monday expressed her desire to KGMU doctors to donate plasma. After this, she was called and her blood sample was taken for testing. If everything is found appropriate in the report (of the blood test), she will be called on Monday evening or Tuesday to donate her plasma," Tulika Chandra, Head of Department of Transfusion Medicine, KGMU told . "So far, three COVID-19 patients, who have recovered from the infection at the KGMU, have donated their plasma. This includes a resident doctor of KGMU Tauseef Khan, a female doctor from Canada (who was admitted here) and another patient," she said.Kapoor had tested positive for novel coronavirus on March 20.She came under attack for negligence and not practising self-quarantine despite returning to the country from the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement on Sunday, the singer said she is aware of "several versions of stories" about her diagnosis, but "negativity thrown at a person does not change the reality".The singer clarified that she travelled to Lucknow to meet her family on March 11 and claimed there was "no screening setup for domestic flights".On March 14 and 15, Kapoor said she attended a friend''s lunch and dinner and clarified "there was no party hosted by me and I was in absolute normal health."However, on March 17 and 18, she developed symptoms and said she got herself tested on March 19."On March 20 when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after three negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days," she added.Meanwhile, a 58-year-old doctor became the first coronavirus patient at the KGMU here to receive plasma therapy as an experimental treatment for the disease on Monday, a hospital official said.The doctor from Orai in Uttar Pradesh was administered the plasma donated by the woman doctor from Canada who was the first COVID-19 patient admitted to the KGMU and later recovered, Chandra said. Convalescent Plasma Therapy is an experimental procedure for COVID-19 patients. In this treatment, plasma (a blood component) from a cured COVID-19 patient is transfused to a critically ill coronavirus patient.The blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19 develops antibodies to battle against the virus.The idea behind the therapy is that immunity can be transferred from a healthy person to a sick patient using convalescent plasma. Once the blood plasma of the recovered patient is infused with that of the second patient, the antibodies start fighting against coronavirus in the second person's body.The process of donating plasma is similar to that of donating blood and takes about an hour. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had recently asked the state's medical authorities to promote plasma therapy for the treatment of COVID-19 patients after examining its efficacy. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently allowed states to start clinical trials of plasma therapy. Many states like Kerala, Gujarat and Punjab have already started using it for treatment of coronavirus patients. Several other countries including the United Kingdom and the United States have also started plasma therapy trials. ZIR/NAV SRYSRY

Kanika Kapoor offers to donate plasma for treating COVID-19 patients

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Most Indians are watching Ramayan and searching for Kanika Kapoor during the lockdown

<ul><li><keyword id="6357910" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rishi-Kapoor">Rishi Kapoor</keyword>, lovingly known as Chintu, passed away on April 30 at the age of 67.</li><li>His demise comes after a two-year battle with Leukemia. </li><li>Over the span of career, Rishi Kapoor acted in 92 films where he was the romantic lead.</li></ul>Bollywood is hit by yet another tragedy as veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, the romance king of the 80s, passed away earlier today, April 30 after a two year battle with cancer. The news soon after another top actor Irrfan Khan’s death yesterday — also a victim of cancer. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75447170" title="'Life of Pi' and 'Jurassic World' actor Irrfan Khan dies aged 53" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> While most baby boomers remember him as a dancing star, for millennials he is popular for his Tweets. In fact, his last message was about healthcare workers in their battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have to win this coronavirus war together,” he tweeted, requesting people to avoid resorting to violence during these troubled times. The actor hadn’t posted on anything through his account since. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="35533" retweetcount="4104" status="An appeal 🙏 to all brothers and sisters from all social status and faiths. Please don’t resort to violence,stone th… https://t.co/ULTIsdbNrC" createdat="1585833767000" id="1245703222783664129"></div> The actor’s brother, Randhir Kapoor, confirmed the news telling PTI, "He is no more. He has passed away." The Akbar of Amar Akbar Anthony was diagnosed in 2018 and had been undergoing treatment in New York for almost a year. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="12959" retweetcount="374" status="Today I complete eight months here in New York. When will l ever get home?" createdat="1559248414000" id="1134196173466755072"></div> However, his wife Neetu Kapoor has been posting updates about him and according to her, he had taken to virtual yoga to keep fit even during the lockdown. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Rishi Kapoor’s legacy Lovingly known as Chintu, Rishi Kapoor belonged to the first family of Bollywood. He was the grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the son of Raj Kapoor — both legendary actors and film-makers. <div type="twitter" handle="narendramodi" handlename="Narendra Modi" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1249934092994375680/xX66NSZP_normal.jpg" favoritecount="66617" retweetcount="9005" status="Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall… https://t.co/3QM5sQd9Z1" createdat="1588225204000" id="1255733640299835392"></div> Even though his debut in Bollywood is often considered to be the movie Mera Naam Joker, he made his first screen appearance as a mere toddler in a movie called Shree 420 alongside his father. In the hugely popular song Pyaar Hua, Ikraar Hua Rishi Kapoor is seen walking with both his brothers in rain on the road. And, he soon caught the acting bug — as Shashi Kapoor has often mentioned. According to Shashi’s anecdotes, Rishi used the practice dialogues, laughing and even crying in front of the mirror. Even though Mera Naam Joker didn’t fare too well at the box office, Rishi’s father, Raj Kapoor, was adamant to make another movie that would launch his son into the limelight. <div type="image" title="rishiold_edited" msid="75465407" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Film star Mr. Rishi Kapoor awaits his turn at a polling booth in Pali Hill, Bandra, 1984 - General Election.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> That’s when Bobby broke onto screens and the teenage love story — starring himself and Dimple Kapadia — launched both of them directly into stardom and breaking many a box office record. <div type="image" title="bobby_edited" msid="75465288" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Film actress Dimple Kapadia and actor Rishi Kapoor in the Bollywood movie &amp;#8216;Bobby&amp;#8217;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> He’s one of the few actors who’s proven very difficult to mimic for other actors. Over the course of his career, Rishi Kapoor co-starred with actress Neetu Singh in 15 movies — whom he eventually married. The couple has two children — Ranbir Kapoor, who also followed in the footsteps of his parents to become an actor, and Riddhima Kapoor, a designer. Rishi Kapoor vs Twitter trolls Rishi Kapoor was known for his strong opinions. Just before his death, he asked the government to keep liquor stores open — even if it’s just for a while — amid the lockdown. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="18883" retweetcount="2776" status="Think. Government should for sometime in the evening open all licensed liquor stores. Don’t get me wrong. Man will… https://t.co/DvOgvbR7ku" createdat="1585380163000" id="1243800670882283520"></div> This led users to asking him if he stocked up on enough alcohol and a fierce response from the actor who wasn’t amused by the trolls — at all. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="16830" retweetcount="1462" status="ANYONE CRACKING JOKES ABOUT MY COUNTRY OR ON MY LIFESTYLE, WILL BE DELETED. BE AWARE AND WARNED. THIS IS A SERIOUS… https://t.co/UmQiUVJ2x8" createdat="1585067633000" id="1242489827099992066"></div> From Kanika Kapoor’s coronavirus stint to how Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, should handle the coronavirus crisis — Rishi Kapoor had an opinion on everything. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="26878" retweetcount="2485" status="Aaj kal kuch “Kapoor”logon pe time bhaari hai. Darta hoon. Hey Malik raksha karna doosre “Kapoor-on”ki! Koi galat k… https://t.co/79y6PQbe6Q" createdat="1584722378000" id="1241041722894741504"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="49429" retweetcount="4405" status="With all due respect, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan should also advice his country to take adequate precaution… https://t.co/sTJHu3CKVN" createdat="1584641539000" id="1240702657284542465"></div> Even during the International Cricketing Council World Cup in 2017, he was seen trolling Pakistan even since they stepped into the finals. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="9872" retweetcount="1734" status="Congratulations Pakistan! You enter finals? Wow! Good to see you wearing our colour BLUE! Get ready to be BLUED now! We will BLUE you away!" createdat="1497457163000" id="875024879501717506"></div> Not only did he post his opinions, but he was also active in replies to any comments that came his way. He almost never backed away from exchanging recriminations who responded aggressively, or singling those out he felt were worthy of praise. <div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="5967" retweetcount="1012" status="Good one Sabir Nazar! Too many provocations made me say things. Anyway it's become too complicated now so forget it… https://t.co/w2LY3QFcRy" createdat="1497693351000" id="876015525347733504"></div> Ranbir Kapoor once told PTI that Rishi Kapoor can be a little too honest at times — but he’s a good man, not a hypocrite. And the world could have used more men like him. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/priyanka-chopra-led-bollywood-tributes-to-the-late-slumdog-millionaire-actor-irrfan-khan/articleshow/75448820.cms">Priyanka Chopra led Bollywood tributes to the late 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Irrfan Khan</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/here-are-all-the-famous-irrfan-khan-movies-that-you-can-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-videos-and-disney-hotstar/articleshow/75450985.cms">Here are all the famous Irrfan Khan movies that you can watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, and Disney+ Hotstar</a>

Rishi Kapoor — the romance king of the 80's and Bollywood's beloved 'Chintu' — passes away at 67

New Delhi, Singer <keyword id="806680" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Chanchal">Narendra Chanchal</keyword>, who redefined popular devotional singing in India, is no more. According to reports, Narendra Chanchal died on Friday in the city. He was 80. Celebrities like <keyword id="31278" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword>, Daler Mehndi and <keyword id="6389563" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madhur-Bhandarkar">Madhur Bhandarkar</keyword> have paid tributes to the late singer. Chanchal shot to fame with his '<keyword id="24503" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="jagran">Jagran</keyword>' hits in the seventies and the eighties, particularly songs dedicated to Sherawali Mata. His ode to Sherawali Mata "Chalo bulava aaya hai" continues to be popular till date. Chanchal is best known for his live performances. The singer also made a mark in Bollywood. He is known for rendering the title song of the 1974 Amitabh Bachchan film "Benaam", composed by RD Burman. In the same year, he also sang "Mehngai mar gayi" for the film "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan". He also famously sang "Beshak mandir masjid todo" in Raj Kapoor's 1973 superhit "Bobby", starring Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. He also sang "Tu ne mujhe bulaya" with Mohammed Rafi for the hit 1980 film "Aasha". Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar expressed her grief over his demise, tweeting: "He was a very good human being." She hoped he rests in peace. Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani shared that "Shri #NarendraChanchal ji will be remembered forever through the songs he sang. I doubt anyone will ever walk up to Vaishnodevi without hearing his voice resounding through the hills". Actor Manoj Bajpayee tweeted: "What a singer with such inspiring voice.singing your songs now in your memory.god bless you soul with peace." Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "Saddened to hear demise of Singer #NarendraChanchal ji. He will be remembered for his bhajans and some remarkable songs in Hindi films, My heartfelt condolences to his admirers and family. Om Shanti." Singer Daler Mehndi also felt "deeply saddened to learn that iconic and most loved #NarendraChanchal ji has left us for the heavenly abode. In prayers for his soul to rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family and legions of fans". Honouring the singer, actor Ranvir Shorey said: "Saddened at the demise of vocalist Sh. Narendra Chanchal, singer of many iconic bhajans &amp; Hindi film songs in history. His unique voice had the ability to pierce straight to a listener's heart, making every listening experience an emotional &amp; spiritual one. #RIP #respect." SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/youtube-starts-rolling-out-hashtag-landing-pages-heres-how-you-can-use-it/articleshow/80401578.cms">YouTube starts rolling out hashtag landing pages⁠— here’s how you can use it</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/heres-how-indians-are-buying-tesla-facebook-and-apple-shares-through-brokerage-startups/articleshow/80403004.cms">Here’s how Indians are buying Tesla, Facebook, and Apple shares through brokerage startups</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/how-to-check-allotment-status-of-indian-railway-finance-corporation-irfc-ipo/articleshow/80406208.cms">Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment: Here’s how to check share allotment status</a>

Popular devotional singer Narendra Chanchal passes away at 80

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Mumbai, May 4 () Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit Nene among others turned signers for a digital concert to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country.Facebook collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian entertainment industry and Hollywood names like Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Sophie Turner to put together a home-to-home fundraiser concert, 'I For India' on Sunday.The line-up was introduced by filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, with Akshay Kumar kick-starting the concert with a poem penned by lyricist Manoj Muntashir, titled "Tumse Ho Nahi Payega."It was followed by Aamir and his director-wife Kiran Rao, who said it was important in current times to extend support to the needy."But most importantly, to not leave hope," Aamir said, urging people to donate for the frontline workers. The duo then sang classics such as "Aa Chalke Tujhe Main Leke Chalun" and "Jeena Isika Naam Hai".Shah Rukh closed the concert with a song composed by rapper Badshah and penned by lyricist Saini. Titled "Sab Sahi Ho Jayega", the song is about the perils of being locked up inside homes and the hope that sooner or later the world will be coronavirus free. "Everybody who knows me knows that I cannot sing to save my life. So thank you for taking a chance on me, everybody. But that's what life is about, it's about good chances, hope, kindness and compassion in whatever ways we can," Shah Rukh said.Shah Rukh's son, AbRam, also made an appearance in the song and the duo put up some adorable dance moves together. Towards the end, when the "Fan" actor said he can go for "one more", AbRam said, "Papa, it's enough."Madhuri performed her rendition of popstar Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" with her son Arin on the piano. Alia Bhatt, along with sister Shaheen and composer Ankur Tewari, sang "Ek Kudi" from her film "Udta Punjab" and title song of her father Mahesh Bhatt's film "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin".Alia and Shaheen thanked the essential service providers and frontline workers for their continued, winning efforts amid testing times.Farhan Akhtar, along with his band, performed "Tum Ho Toh" from his film "Rock On!!", while Hrithik sang the popular track "Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan" and played the piano. Tiger Shroff, known for his dance moves and action films, sang "Theher Ja Tu Kisi Bahane Se" and the classic "Roop Tera Mastana". By the end of the 4 hour 20 minute-long concert, over Rs 3 crore were raised. All the proceeds from the fundraiser concert will go to the India COVID Response Fund managed by GiveIndia, to support on-ground relief. The concert also featured Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, among others.The celebrities also addressed plight of migrant workers, daily wage earners, hunger in times of COVID-19, child abuse and domestic violence, both of which have been on a rise since the lockdown began in India from March 25.They also encouraged the audience to treat stray animals affectionately and develop eco-friendly habits going forward.The music fraternity saw the presence of Bryan Adams, AR Rahman, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Jay Sean, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Jonas Brothers, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rekha Bhardwaj and others. Filmmakers such Farah Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj, and personalities from the field of sports such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Saina Mirza also took part in the event. JUR RDSRDS

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