Actor Akshay Kumar is seeking legal action against fake reports stating that he booked a charter flight for his sister Alka Bhatia. The actor, on Sunday, took to Twitter to rubbish the reports.

In his tweet, he wrote, “This news about me booking a charter flight for my sister and her two kids is FAKE from start to end. She has not travelled anywhere since the lockdown and she has only one child!..”

“Contemplating legal action, enough of putting up with false, concocted reports!” he further wrote.

This news about me booking a charter flight for my sister and her two kids is FAKE from start to end.She has not travelled anywhere since the lockdown and she has only one child!Contemplating legal action,enough of putting up with false, concocted reports! https://t.co/iViBGW5cmE

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2020

The report stated that Akshay converted a whole passenger flight into a chartered one in order for his sister to fly from Mumbai to Delhi. Reportedly, the flight had only four crew members taking care of them.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has been in self-isolation with his family amid nationwide lockdown.

ALSO READ: “Video conferencing is the new normal”, says Akshay Kumar

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The deadly coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the world. India has been in lockdown since March-end in order to contain the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, several celebrities have reported having recovered from COVID-19 including singer Kanika Kapoor, actor Kiran Kumar, actress Zoa Morani, her sister among others.

In the latest news, Wajid Khan of the music composer duo Sajid-Wajid has passed away due to COVID-19.  As per sources, the music composer had already pre-existing condition before he tested positive for COVID-19. The family is yet to confirm the news. Sonu Nigam took to his Instagram to announce the tragic news.

 

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My Brother Wajid left us.

A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) on May 31, 2020 at 1:04pm PDT

Wajid Khan and Sajid Khan, music director duo, are the sons of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, a tabla player. They first worked together for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. They worked as composers for Salman’s films like Hello Brother, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002), Tere Naam (2003), Garv (2004), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Partner (2007), Hello (2008), God Tussi Great Ho (2008), Wanted (2009), Main Aur Mrs Khanna, (2009), Veer (2010), Dabangg (2010), No Problem (2010) among others.

Cricketer Hardik Pandya and his Serbian actress fiancé Natasa Stankovic have made a huge announcement on their social media. Taking to their respective Instagram accounts, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child together.

"Natasa and I have had a great journey together and it is just about to get better; Together we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re thrilled for this new phase of our life and seek your blessings and wishes," wrote Hardik Pandya on his Instagram on May 31, 2020.

 

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Natasa and I have had a great journey together and it is just about to get better ???? Together we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re thrilled for this new phase of our life and seek your blessings and wishes ????

A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on May 31, 2020 at 5:43am PDT

Sharing couple of pictures on her Instagram, Natasa wrote, "Hardik and I have shared a memorable journey together so far and now, it's only going to get better Together, we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re super excited for this new step of our life together and humbly ask your blessings and well wishes."

 

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Hardik and I have shared a memorable journey together so far and now, it's only going to get better ???? Together, we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re super excited for this new step of our life together and humbly ask your blessings and well wishes ????

A post shared by Nataša Stanković✨ (@natasastankovic__) on May 31, 2020 at 5:45am PDT

Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya got engaged on New Year's Day this year during their vacation. The couple is yet to get married.

ALSO READ: Natasa Stankovic stuns in a black bikini in this throwback picture with beau Hardik Pandya

The deadly coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the world. India has been in lockdown since March-end in order to contain the spread of the virus. In the latest news,  Reliance Entertainment Group CEO Shibasish Sarkar has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently being treated at a hospital.

As per reports, the producer was admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital after he developed fever on Saturday, May 30. His fever has now gone down and is currently recovering from coronavirus.

Shibasish Sarkar, on May 28, participated in a webinar where he spoke about the coronavirus pandemic, its effects on the industry, and their two big releases Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh's 83.

ALSO READ: Shibashish Sarkar says there’s 7-8 days of work left on Sooryavanshi while a month’s work of VFX is left on ‘83

Director Mohit Suri is keeping himself busy during the lockdown. The filmmaker, who last helmed Malang that released in February this year, is ready with the first draft of the sequel, Malang 2.

Sharing a photo on Instagram, Mohit Suri shared a quote of Alfred Hitchcock and wrote, “To make a great film you need 3 things : The script , the script and the script.”

The announcement of the sequel was made earlier this month. “We are thankful to the audience who has shown such a phenomenal response to our film Malang after the theatres, now on OTT.  While people are enjoying Malang on Netflix- Yes, we are coming up with Malang 2. Mohit and Luv are working on the sequel and more details will follow soon,” Ankur Garg, producer of the film, had said in a statement.

 

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To make a great film you need 3 things : The script , the script and the script - Alfred Hitchcock #malang #firstdraft #malang2

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It is as of now unclear whether the original cast will return for the sequel. Mohit Suri and Luv Ranjan are currently working on the sequel and more details will follow soon.

Mohit Suri directorial film Malang is produced by T-Series and Luv Films. It released on February 7, 2020.

ALSO READ: Disha Patani, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu starrer Malang to get a sequel

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Ever since Zaira Wasim left the film industry ahead of The Sky Is Pink release, the former actress has been mired in several controversies. It was just a few days ago when she made some comments about locusts in India which were termed controversial by many.

Zaira had quoted the Quran and tweeted, “So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin” -Qur’an 7:133.”

“So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin”

-Qur’an 7:133

— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) May 27, 2020

Soon, she deactivated her social media accounts Twitter and Instagram after receiving a lot of backlash. Now, she is back on Twitter and expressing herself. "Because I’m just a human, like everyone else, who’s allowed to take a break from everything whenever the noise inside my head or around me reaches it’s peak :)," wrote Zaira after someone asked why she deactivated her account.

Because I’m just a human, like everyone else, who’s allowed to take a break from everything whenever the noise inside my head or around me reaches it’s peak :) pic.twitter.com/BMar06jIXl

— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) May 30, 2020

Zaira Wasim quit the industry claiming that it interfered with her faith and religion and that she was not happy with it.

ALSO READ: Zaira Wasim deletes Instagram and twitter handle after receiving hate for her tweet on the locust attacks

Milind Soman has been quite a fitness inspiration for a lot of people and his content on social media has been very helpful and motivational. He has also recently written a book, Made In India, and has now decided to uninstall TikTok. The actor and model took to his Twitter to announce the same with a video message from Sonam Wangchuk, the scientist that inspired Aamir Khan’s role in 3 Idiots.

Sonam Wangchuk in a video message has urged people to ban Chinese products after there were reports of Chinese soldiers capturing Indian soldiers around the border. Sonam Wangchuk lauded Milind’s efforts for doing the same and is hoping that people will follow his footsteps.

Take a look at Milind’s tweet.

Am no longer on tiktok. #BoycottChineseProducts pic.twitter.com/QEqCGza9j7

— Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) May 29, 2020

Also Read: Milind Soman opens up about his enrolment in an RSS shakha in his new book, Made In India

Only recently, producer Ekta Kapoor announced that her much coveted supernatural show, Naagin 4 will have a kick-ass finale after the lockdown. Even though the fans are disappointed, they were glad to know that the season 5 will begin immediately for them. this season had Nia Sharma and Vijayendra Kumeria in lead roles and only recently, Rashami Desai had joined the star cast. However, Rashami’s role will be considered as a guest appearance.

Ekta Kapoor confirmed the details on her social media accounts and Nia Sharma went ahead to say that the production house was very professional about it and informed the actors a few days before making the announcement. After Rashami Desai and Nia Sharma have said that due thanks to the makers for this opportunity and the show ending, Vijayendra Kumeria has commented on the same too. He says when he first got to know the news, he was shocked but it sunk in after a while.

He was fine with the news after some time because it happens with every show, so as an actor he has to be prepared for such surprises. Vijayendra couldn’t help but thank Ekta Kapoor for this opportunity since it was his dream to work with Balaji. He’s sure something good is coming his way and has expressed his wish to work in a web series.

Also Read: Nia Sharma explains why the producers chose to end Naagin 4, says she will have to be prepared for pay cuts in the future

Sony Entertainment Television announces the return of its cult love stories, that set a benchmark in the industry - Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. While Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi will air at 9:30 PM, Bade Acche Lagte Hain will air at 10 PM on weekdays starting 1st June.

Dr. Sonakshi and Dev Dixit from Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, essayed by Erica Fernandes and Shaheer Sheikh brought a smile to audience’s faces and set their hearts racing with their chemistry and romance. Though culturally different, the two came together and redefined the meaning of love.

On the other hand, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, the love story of Priya and Ram, starring the hit and relatable pair of Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor, not just captured the imagination of the audience, but went ahead and catapulted this mature love story to greater heights! The show celebrates 9 glorious years of Priya and Ram and their beautiful journey of getting married, then getting to know each other and eventually falling madly in love.

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Pyaar ka yeh khoobsurat rang chadhega sab pe kyunki 1st June se raat 9:30 baje wapas aa raha hai #KuchRangPyaarKeAiseBhi sirf Sony par#SonyClassics@MamtaYPatnaik @niteshtiwari22 @raogajraj @IamEJF @Shaheer_S pic.twitter.com/M5sYNABOGj

— sonytv (@SonyTV) May 30, 2020

Also Read: Shaheer Sheikh is all praises for his Mahabharat co-star Pooja Sharma, says she is a wonderful co-actor

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Actor Maniesh Paul is always known for his strong bond and connect with his team and all those who work for him. He has time and again spoken about his relationship with all these people who work for him and now he has sought for Sonu Sood's help to send his household help and 40 stranded migrant workers back to their native place. Actor Sonu Sood has taken up the charge himself and taken up the responsibility solely to help stranded and helpless migrant workers reach back to their homes. The man has been relentlessly working and helping thousands of people across the nation to reach their homes safe and sound.

Maniesh not only helped these stranded migrant workers but also made sure they have enough capital for themselves and their families to survive this havoc with ration. Maniesh has provided a certain amount to his house help so that he can afford the basic essentials once he reaches his hometown. This gesture of Maniesh is extraordinary and truly deserves applause. He has been taking active initiatives to back up the underprivileged with a donation of 20 lakhs earlier and created a widespread awareness with his much -appreciated short film’ What If’. Maniesh took an active step to reach out to the nation’s hero presently Sonu Sood who seems to be an angel for these poor and needy to provide aid by helping his household worker and 40 other migrant workers reach to their loved ones.

Maniesh and Sonu Sood are an exemplary example of how we should be supporting one another during these tough times and extend our hands to help out people trapped in situations we could not probably imagine ourselves in. It is the time we overcome these hardships, pain together and hopefully, this too shall pass.

Also Read: After Ayushmann Khurrana, Maniesh Paul plays the tune of Bella Ciao on piano

With the entertainment industry being on a standstill due to the lockdown, many are being affected. The film and TV productions have been halted due to which daily wage workers and many others have been left jobless.

To support the background dancers, actor Sidharth Malhotra has lent a helping hand. The actor has financially supported 165 dancers in Mumbai. Octopus Entertainment, who is supporting the Bollywood dancers during these trying times, shared a note of thanks for the actor's support.

"Thank You so much to our @sidmalhotra for standing up beside @bollywooddancers9 in this current situation☺☺!!! Highly greatful for your contribution and support????," the note read.

 

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Thank You so much to our @sidmalhotra for standing up beside @bollywooddancers9 in this current situation☺☺!!! Highly greatful for your contribution and support???? . @rajsurani555 @iamjennifer_rose @eddieboyofficial #sidharthmalhotra #bollywooddancer #boscomartis #bollywoodnews #bollynews #dancers #dancing #dancerslife #bollywoodupdates #bollywoodactors #artist #actors #music #song #helpingbollywooddancers #thankyou #thankful #coronaupdate #coronacrisis #quarantinelife

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Sidharth Malhotra will be next starring in Captain Vikram Batra biopic, Shershaah.

ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra embraces his inner baker, bakes a healthy loaf of bread

South Korean group BTS' rapper-songwriter-producer Suga is making an impact with his recent mixtape release, 'D-2'. Made under his pseudonym AGUST D, the fiery second mixtape released on May 22 with the title track 'Daechwita' as he sampled marching music. The ten-track free mixtape features unique traditional Korean samples along with features including BTS' leader RM, musician Niihwa, American singer MAX and Kim Jong-wan of NELL.

The mixtape has landed at Number 7 on the UK Albums Chart. The entry makes him the first-ever solo Korean artist to land a UK Top 10 album. He also becomes the second Korean artist next to BTS to land a spot on the UK Chart. His single 'Daechwita' is ranked at Number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.

We have a new chart record! ???? @BTS_twt's Agust D becomes the first solo South Korean artist to score a UK Top 10 album with #D2 https://t.co/izUB9Qvz2D pic.twitter.com/hmxq2yRqm2

— Official Charts (@officialcharts) May 29, 2020

Coming to Irish Charts, the mixtape has been ranked at Number 10. This makes him the first Korean solo artist to enter the Top 10 in Ireland.

History made! Agust D aka @BTS_twt's Suga becomes the first Korean solo artist to ever enter the Official Irish Albums Chart Top 10 with his mixtape D-2 https://t.co/xeyjM7mAQt #AGUST_D_2 pic.twitter.com/xKdwdr8r0k

— Official Irish Charts (@irishcharts) May 29, 2020

The biggest news comes in from Australia on May 30. The rapper has debuted at Number 2 on RIAA Charts with 'D-2'. This becomes a highest entry for a Korean soloist.

At #2, @BTS_twt’s #Suga makes his solo debut as #AgustD with #D_2! #AGUST_D_2 https://t.co/gK73NOu1AF pic.twitter.com/0wTXNaKTIh

— ARIA (@ARIA_Official) May 30, 2020

Suga's first mixtape 'Agust D' released in 2016 that revolved around his hardships, confessions of his personal struggles, mental health, and more importantly, self-reflection.

Meanwhile, on the work front, BTS members are currently working on their next album after the release of 'Map Of The Soul: 7' in February 2020.

ALSO READ: BTS’ Suga releases Jungkook’s guide version of ‘Dear My Friend’ from his mixtape AGUST D-2

It’s been over two months that the country is facing an indefinite lockdown due to Coronavirus. The entertainment industry has taken a massive hit because of the same. For the first time, the shoots and releases have been put on hold and the Multiplex Association of India along with the single screen owners are now getting restless. With some of the major releases being put on hold this year, they have suggested new safety measures and guidelines and are hoping that the theatres will reopen somewhere in between June 15 to June 30.

According to the new safety measures manual, the theatres might allow 50 percent occupancy. The food and beverages will be ordered through an app to avoid human contact along with online bookings of the tickets being encouraged. The staff will be geared with gloves and masks and the screens will be thoroughly cleaned. The Association is waiting for the government’s nod to the new guidelines.

Even though big-budget films like Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi and Salman Khan’s Radhe are going to be among the first ones to release, the association feels that these films will pull the crowd back to the theatres.

Also Read: Maharashtra Government to help restart the entertainment industry

Amidst the pandemic, megastar Salman Khan extends his support once again, this time to the front line warriors of Mumbai. The superstar recently launched a personal care brand, FRSH. Considering the high demand of the same at a time like this, Salman generously donated hand sanitizers of his brand, FRSH to the Mumbai Police department. Hats off to the actor for proactively making various donations in this tough time. In the past Salman has extended full support and resources for the indigent people of the nation as and when the need arose.

Yuva Sena member Rahul Kanal, has all good things to say about the actor and his kind deed. He wrote, “Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan bhai for being there for our frontline warriors, thank you @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray ji @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice for being there for one and all...FRSH sanitisers to be distributed to all our frontline warriors in the Police Dept ????????”

Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan bhai for being there for our frontline warriors, thank you @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray ji @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice for being there for one and all...FRSH sanitisers to be distributed to all our frontline warriors in the Police Dept ???????? pic.twitter.com/y51qvFVLgg

— Rahul.N.Kanal (@Iamrahulkanal) May 29, 2020

Fans were moved by Salman’s generosity and his awareness of the situation and couldn’t stop appreciating the actor for his kind gesture. Salman is currently at his Panvel farmhouse but in this hour of need, he made sure help and support reaches to the Mumbai Police who are diligently taking utmost care for the people of the city. It is because of his philanthropic nature that Salman Khan resides in the hearts of millions of people and has an unprecedented army of fans.

Also Read: Salman Khan goes the extra mile and continues with his charitable efforts during the month of Ramadan

Despite a complete shutdown of work in the Hindi film industry, due to the presence of trade unions and the Producers' Guild, daily wage workers have been taken care of. Besides huge donations pouring in from celebrities in the film industry, the Guild mobilized for direct donations to be made in kind for the daily wagers. But what happens to theatre artists? With not a single play held in close to three months, actors and technicians who primarily work in plays are struggling to stay afloat. In an attempt to help them by initiating a dialogue about their situation, Ali Fazal is backing an initiative that intends to build a database of theatre artists and technicians who are working in the Mumbai theatre industry. Currently struggling to make ends meet, more so, due to the absence of a union or a working body, the database will record details of actors and technicians working in the circuit and could require the necessary support.

Ever since his college days, Ali has always had a soft spot for performance arts. Upon finding out about the situation of theatre actors from his peers, Ali decided to help them out in whatever way he can. Ali is backing an independent initiative called theatre wale, which has put together a video raising awareness towards the plight of theatre actors in times of the current pandemic. The music for the video has been scored by Nishant Raja. It's written by Amitosh Nagpal, who has also conceptualized the video with Maneesh Verma.

Speaking about it, Ali says, "It was important to talk about the situation of theatre actors at a time when the lockdown has gone on for almost 8 weeks. Amitosh Nagpal is the center point on all of this. I merely cane in from the stands. And thanks to him this reached me and hopefully many others. Most actors in the industry owe craft and learning to the theatre. And yet, there's a step child-like treatment meted out to them. It's important for us to stand up for our fraternity and stand by each other in these difficult times. Some known personalities are creating a database to help the technicians and crew members who have been rendered jobless due to the lockdown. The actors are still able to take the leap and be part of virtual performance shows. We need to make a start somewhere to help the theatre community and Theatrewale's video is a great starting point for us. I hope more actors and filmmakers join in the initiative."

Amitosh Nagpal added, "Artists love the world, and they love helping, kisi se bhi doosre ko help karne poocho toh response is ‘I’m in, I’m in, what can I do. Tell me ?’” is waqt jab unke kaam ke samne bhi andhera hai tab bhi vo sabke liye agey aa rahe hain. Lekin aise mein yeh bhi zaroori hai ki unki problems mein baaki log bhi saath khade dikhai dein."

ALSO READ: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are keeping in touch via video calls amid lockdown

The two major celebrity weddings of 2020, Ranbir Kapoor - Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan - Natasha Dalal, have now been shifted to 2021 in the light of the current crisis.

Sources in the know confirm both the developments. Apparently, the Dhawan family has taken a conscious decision to move ahead instead of letting the wedding hover in the uncertainty of 2020.

“The entire Dhawan and Dalaal families have taken this decision collectively. The Varun - Natasha wedding will now be planned afresh in 2021,” says the source.

As for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with Ranbir’s father Rishi Kapoor's tragic demise, there is no question of a wedding in the family this year.

Apparently, both Ranbir and Alia are keen to make their relationship official. But, it now seems the wedding won’t happen until the second-half of 2021.

With the coronavirus showing no signs of abating anytime in the near future, it seems no star weddings are likely to occur in 2020.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Mouni Roy says her Brahmastra co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are ‘fire’ on screen

In the last week of April, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan were generous enough to offer their personal office in Khar to the BMC for Coronavirus. The couple has been making generous donations ever since the Coronavirus outbreak and their office was being transformed into a quarantine facility by their NGO Meer Foundation.

Turns out, it was only yesterday that the BMC has finally started using the office as a facility for quarantine, over a month after it was offered. Gauri Khan had taken to her Instagram to share a video of the transformed facility.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan have also donated close to 25,000 PPE kits for the medical health experts.   

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan pens a heartfelt poem for lockdown lessons, says, “Love is still worth it”

While the actor to play the crazily talented singer Baiju in the love story Baiju Bawra is yet to be decided, Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is remaking  the musical classic Baiju Bawra has zeroed in on his second-favourite actress (Aishawarya Rai Bachchan being the first) to play Baiju’s love interest Gauri.

The role was originally played by Meena Kumari in 1952’s Baiju Bawra directed by Vijay Bhatt. Sources say Bhansali feels Deepika comes closest to conveying the dignity and tragic grandeur of Meena Kumari.

“Of course, the role of Gauri would be very different now. But the essence of the character remains unchanged,” informs the source.

Also, it seems the heroine’s role in Bhansali’s Baiju Bawra would be significantly increased. Meena Kumari, in the original, didn’t have that much to do. The entire focus was on Bharat Bhushan as the commoner who usurps the legendary singer Tansen from Emperor Akbar’s durbar. Not so in Bhansali’s re-make.

Also Read: Deepika Padukone engages in online script narrations during the lockdown

Ajay Devgn was next to be seen in Maidaan and the shoot had already begun a while before the pandemic hit the world. A 16-acre wide set was built for the same, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, it wasn’t used as expected. So, now, the makers have decided to dismantle it since the monsoon season is on its way. Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed the news regarding the same.

He says the set was built around a 16-acre plot in Mumbai and it is being taken down since we can expect rain on any day now. The rebuilding of this set will take close to two months, so if they begin it in September this year, the shoot can commence only in November. Luckily for the team, some indoor and outdoor portions have already been shot in Lucknow and Kolkata, so they won’t have to start from scratch.

Maidaan is being directed by Amit Sharma and it revolves around the late Abdul Sayed Rahim’s life who was considered as one of the finest football coaches. He also managed the Indian national football team from 1950 until his death in 1963.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn and his team help 700 families with ration and hygiene kits in Dharavi

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Several ad campaigns featuring A-list actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan has come under the scanner of the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body ASCI(Advertising Standards Council of India) for suspected and misleading claims. The ASCI has found that the brands could not prove that the celebrities have done due diligence prior to endorsing the product.

According to ASCI, Amitabh Bachchan's ad for Step App was found to be promoting gamified school education by promising them prize money of Rs 5,000-Rs 1 crore and it was not clear how this becomes a "scholarship". The officials stated that the brand could not establish how the scholarship offered was larger than its rivals.

Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor endorsed Indira IVF Hospital during a movie co-promotion that made the unsubstantiated claim of being the country's largest and most successful IVF and fertility chain. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan’s endorsement for Jolly Tulsi 51 Drops was found to have made an unsubstantiated claim of saving or protecting from diseases.

According to the ASCI website, during the month of February 2020, ASCI investigated complaints against 279 advertisements, of which 101 advertisements were promptly withdrawn by the advertisers on receipt of communication from ASCI. The independent Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) of ASCI evaluated the remaining 178 advertisements, of which complaints against 171 advertisements were upheld.

ALSO READ: Menstrual Hygiene Day: Akshay Kumar to provide sanitary pads to underprivileged women across Mumbai

Ever since the nation has been put on lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic, it has created several issues for people and Shahrukh Khan has done his bit to help as many people as he can. Recently, Kolkata was affected by the Amphan cyclone and Shahrukh Khan along with wife Gauri Khan came in to support people once again with their team Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shah Rukh Khan shared on his social media, “Kolkata, with unity comes strength and resilience. Let’s get through this together and help out those affected by Amphan.”

Kolkata, with unity comes strength and resilience. Let’s get through this together and help out those affected by Amphan. pic.twitter.com/XR5R0iGfQ2

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 29, 2020

Gauri Khan also took to Instagram and Twitter and shared,“The devastation caused by cyclone Amphan can be overcome if we stand united and help those in need. @MeerFoundation @KKRiders”

 

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The devastation caused by cyclone Amphan can be overcome if we stand united and help those in need. @meerfoundationofficial @kkriders

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The actor’s group of companies, Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX also announced several initiatives to support the efforts of the Government in its COVID-19 fight. The actor also provided 25,000 PPE kits to the frontline medical staff in Maharashtra fighting to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic in the state. Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan offered their four-storey personal office space for treating COVID-19 patients.

With these incredible and noble initiatives, Shah Rukh Khan has been helping everyone. From Government funds to 50,000 PPE kits, food requirements of 5500 Mumbai families, 2000 cooked meals to hospitals, 3 lakh meal kits for 10,000 people, grocery for 2500 daily wage workers in Delhi and 100 acid attack survivors, his range of initiatives aim to spread across the many segments of the society and are being lauded for the vision that the actor holds behind them.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders extends support to battle the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan 

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Jackson Wang, of the popular K-pop group GOT7, leads a prominent solo career in China. As a musician, he has released multiple singles and his solo album 'Mirrors'. In March 2020, he unveiled the highly awaited single  '100 Ways' along with a music video. Now, he is making history with the track.

Two months after the song's release, Jackson Wang has become the first Chinese solo artist to debut on Mediabase's Top 40 Radio Chart in the US. It had 997 plays over the week and with a reported reach of 1.19 million people. "Blessed and thankful for my supporters. LET’S MAKE HISTORY. Hoping this unfortunate time will pass ASAP. Love you and stay safe," he wrote on Twitter on Friday.

Speaking to Forbes magazine, Jackson said, “I'm so blessed and grateful for the Team Wang members, all my people, & all my supporters. This means the world to me. It's another piece of history we made together. Everyone please, please care and stay safe. I hope I can continue to make you all really proud. This is just the beginning, let's continue making history together."

Jackson Wang, throughout the years, released many solo tracks apart from his work with GOT7. The 25-year-old musician released his eight-track album 'Mirrors' last year. He made chart history by becoming the first Chinese artist to debut at No. 32 on Billboard 2020 charts.

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