MUMBAI: With the second wave of coronavirus, the nation has been distraught constantly surrounded by news of rising cases. Actor and TV show host Maniesh Paul penned an emotional poem enfolding thoughts of every individual.

The 39-year-old star took to Instagram and posted a video featuring a poignant poem aptly capturing the insecurities of the masses.

Speaking about the poem Maniesh Paul shared, “As a nation, we are going through the same emotions, the same fears and insecurities. I had been away from my family for a very long time in the last lockdown and again now as we are locked in our homes, there is no certainty but only hope for a better tomorrow. These daunting thoughts have kept me awake through nights and I sought solace in art by writing this poem offering an outlet to my emotions.”

Flaunting yet another facade of his abilities, the ‘Indian Idol’ host has unveiled his talent of writing through the poem.

Along with the video, he wrote, “Written something…sharing with you all…the times we are living in…watch the full video on my youtube channel.” After captivating the audience with his charm as an RJ, VJ, television host, stage performer, and actor, Paul recently launched his own podcast offering more aspects of his versatility, along with his latest talent of writing. 

MUMBAI: As the nation commemorates the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, scores of Bollywood stars including Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, R Madhavan and many others extended greetings on the festival. The ‘Mr India’ actor took to Twitter and shared a post by History Archives’ Instagram page. The post showcased a soulful poem featuring a prayer to exude positivity and light amid the dark times. Along with the post, Kapoor noted, “For the praying and the ones who can’t anymore. For the ones who need prayers a little more than most others in these tough times. For whom there is none left to pray for or with. This Eid, we do. For all of you.”

Urging people to stay indoors and keep their masks on whenever they need to step out, the ‘Dhoom’ actor took to Twitter and shared a picture featuring the crescent moon and a mosque with lamps hanging in the backdrop.

“Eid mubarak. (Folded hands emoticon)#StayHomeStaySafe #MaskOn,” tweeted Bachchan. ‘3 Idiots’ actor R Madhavan took to Twitter and shared a poster to commemorate the festival on social media.

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon on Wednesday shared an old picture of late Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor from their wedding day. The actor took to her Instagram handle and shared a black and white photo of the iconic couple. Along with it, she penned a note that read, “Found a gem. A tad too late though. Thank you @juuhithesoniibabbar for finding this pic. Chintu uncle kept asking me for this pic to put in his autobiography.” Raveena further added, “And some how I had lost the original. Found it .so that’s me standing with chintu uncle, at his wedding. Wish I’d gotten it a bit earlier. Nonetheless, it is treasure for me. #treasuredmemories @neetu54.”

In the photo, baby Raveena could be seen adorably smiling for the camera while standing beside Rishi and Neetu on their wedding day. The bride and the groom looked happy as they posed along with guests. Rishi, who was a legendary actor in Indian cinema, passed away on April 30, last year. Prior to his demise, Rishi was in New York for his treatment with his wife. The couple got married on January 22, 1980, and share two children together, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani and superstar Ranbir Kapoor.

MUMBAI: Sunny Singh is gearing up for his first Pan-India film, Adipurush. The actor is making the most of the lockdown by preparing for his character in the film in order to maintain his physique.

Talking about his prep to play Laxman in Adipurush, Sunny Singh shares, “I have been working out twice a day because they want me to be a little muscular and there is a requirement of size gain for the character. So with the help of my trainers, the current workout routine which I have been following is weight training with a combination of functional training.”

He adds, “Unfortunately, owing to the pandemic while we are not shooting I still have to follow the workout and fitness regime to maintain the physique for the character so that I am in the required shape when we resume the shoot.”

The Sonu Ke Tittu Ki Sweety star will be seen in his first ever Pan-India film in Adipurush, also marking his first foray into a mythological role. 

Sunny Singh often keeps his fans entertained through his social media with his breath taking monochrome pictures and tongue in cheek captions. 

Sunny Singh will be seen as Laxman in the Om Raut directorial which also stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan.

MUMBAI : The present situation of India battling the pandemic is very grim and help is pouring in from all corners. Established personalities and celebrities have also come forward in their own way to help. Anupam Kher Foundation in collaboration with Dr. Ashutosh Tewari (Global Cancer Foundation, USA) and Baba Kalyani (Bharat Forge, India), recently started an initiative called “Project Heal India”. Through this initiative, the aim is to provide aid in the current fight against COVID-19 across India by providing medical aid and other relief during these unprecedented times.

Through the project, the organizations will provide critical equipment and other life supporting devices to needy institutions and hospitals across India. The first consignment of Crossvent Ventilators (ICU Critical Care), Medtronic Ventilators, ResMed non-invasive ventilation devices and oxygen concentrators are expected to arrive in India within the week.

Actor Anupam Kher, said, “At the time of an ongoing world crisis, we human beings have always collectively come together to respond and provide help in any way possible. As India is reeling under a huge crisis, it is our moral responsibility to pick up the mantle and do our bit. Numerous people from around the globe reached out asking of ways to be of help but Dr. Ashutosh Tewari was one of the first to come up with a concrete plan. This gave me the needed impetus to take this forward and be of service to our nation. It is people and humanitarians like Mr. Baba Kalyani and Dr. Ashutosh Tewari that help make the world a better place and restore our faith time and again in humanity. I am honoured and pleased to be joining hands with them.”

NEW DELHI: Iconic actor from Bengali film industry Prosenjit Chatterjee recorded a special video message to director Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s forth coming film Rickshawala. Set in the backdrop of Kolkata, Rickshawala travels through by lanes of the city and also caters to various emotional journey of the main protagonist. The film features Bollywood actor Avinash Dwivedi, Sangita Sinha and Kasturi Chakraborty. The film will be exclusively streaming on BiiggBang. 

Prosenjit Chatterjee says, “I really loved Rickshawala. It has lot of layers, lot of emotions. My heartiest congratulations to Ram Kamal and the entire cast and crew of Rickshawala, I have already watched the film and I am sure you will also love the film”. Taking about the director he says, “Ram Kamal is like a younger brother to me, I have been knowing him since long and now that he has turned director I am really happy for him. I have seen his last release Seasons Greeting’s: A Tribute To Rituparno Ghosh and I loved it”.