Jawaani Jaaneman producer Jay Shewakramani donates to PM-Cares Fund amid coronavirus pandemic

Amidst the global pandemic COVID-19, the country has been under lockdown for 21 days. And while the crisis has hit a section of the society, some famous personalities and popular celebrities have come forward in doing their bit towards helping out those who are severely affected due to the current situation. Recently, many celebs announced donating money to the PM CARES fund and the latest one to join in the noble cause is producer Jay Shewakramani.

Jay’s production house Northern Lights Films has pledged towards donating to the PM CARES fund in order to join the fight against the global pandemic Corona Virus. In his statement on social media, the Jawaani Jaaneman and Malang producer also thanked all those who have been risking their lives to protect us in critical times like these.

Other than Jay Shewakramani, personalities who have donated towards the fund include Ajay Devgn, Kartik Aaryan, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Akshay Kumar, and many others.

ALSO READ: Alaia Furniturewala signs three film deal with Jawaani Jaaneman producer Jay Shewakramani

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BREAKING: Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series come together; strike a mega deal for Ranveer Singh's Takht

Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Fox Star Studios had backed out of Karan Johar’s ambitious period drama, Takht, which rides on a formidable ensemble comprising of Anil Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar. The studio was not having a good run at the box-office this year with the hat-trick of failures in Chhapaak, Panga and Baaghi 3 and they pulled out of Takht due to scheduling and budget conflict.

And now, we have exclusively learnt that Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has partnered with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series for his magnum opus. “Karan has been trying to get a studio partner on board since it’s a big budget film and requires constant inflow of money. He is planning it on a massive scale, and making the film without a studio was never a feasible option. He had multiple conversations with LYCA Productions from South too, but the two could not reach a common ground and the deal was called off,” revealed a source close to the development.

Soon after, Karan met Bhushan, who loved the script and the vision and readily agreed to partner. “It’s a huge deal, and a first collaboration between Dharma and T-Series. This could probably be the beginning of a new partnership between the two esteemed producers of Bollywood,” the source informed adding further that the entire shooting schedule of the period drama has gone for a toss owing to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, and Karan is at present working on the script, costumes and other aspects of pre-production from his home. “It’s a dream project and he is leaving no stone unturned to make Takht the biggest film of his career.”

Bhushan Kumar was recently in the news for contributing Rs. 11 crore to the PM-CARES fund, and a crore more to the CM Relief Fund to help the government in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The music baron also has the plans to expand his production house into newer avenues, and Takht is just a step forward in this aspect.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Fox Star India pulls out of Takht, end of collaboration with Karan Johar

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Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap to financially support women ragpickers in Delhi during coronavirus crisis

Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap are a socially conscious couple who are extremely vocal about issues and are always looking to contribute and support people in need. The couple has for years supported a non-profit organization in Delhi, Gulmeher - a women's collective of waste-pickers turned artisans. Such lower income groups have been really hit hard economically with the all India lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis and Ayushmann and Tahira have come forward to support them financially!

Ayushmann, who has already donated to PM-CARES Fund, says, “Coronavirus has impacted people from every strata of life. But it has hit the lower income groups the hardest and it is our duty as citizens of this nation to come forward and support the people in dire need. Tahira and I have been associated with Gulmeher, a non-profit organization, for years and we are doing every bit possible to support these women who are absolutely distraught now.”

Gulmeher works with about 200 women ragpickers and this contribution will help them look after themselves and their families.

“My interactions with them taught me a lot about India, taught me a lot about the existing caste divides and they are real life inspiring figures. My interactions with them was my inspiration behind signing Article 15. Crisis like these impacts people like them the most and we need to protect them. In this critical moment, Tahira and I are doing our best to ensure they have all the basic requirements to sustain and stay safe by being at home. Along with donating for PM-CARES, we are also doing our small bit to take care of these incredible women of Gulmeher,” says Ayushmann, without disclosing the total contributions made by the couple. The star has never ever revealed the amount of work he does for the people in need.

Tahira says that how Indians support each other in this moment of crisis will define us as a nation! “While us Indians are impacted with COVID-19, for some people the impact will be much more destabilizing, especially economically. We have to protect the lower-income, daily wage earning community like our brothers and sisters in this time of crisis.”

She adds, “How we support our fellow citizens of the country at this hour will define us as human beings and Ayushmann and I are doing our bit to support these wonderful women who are braving the coronavirus impact. We are doing whatever it takes for them to support their families and stay at home with them. Due to their financial instability, they are at serious risk because even a single day without earning throws their life out of gear. Ayushmann and I are ensuring we stand with them and support them at this time.”

ALSO READ: “At 1.48 AM, I’d confessed my feelings over the phone”-Ayushmann Khurrana celebrates 19 years of togetherness with Tahira Kashyap

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K-pop star Jaejoong of JYJ group clarifies about testing positive for Coronavirus, says it was April Fool's Day joke

Many celebrities around the world have tested positive for coronavirus and currently getting treated for the same. South Korean group JYJ's Kim Jaejoong revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently hospitalized. But that ain't the truth.

Taking to his Instagram, the K-pop star wrote, "I  have been infected with COVID-19. It is a result of my negligence, ignoring the cautionary words shared by the government and those around me. A person’s individual actions can have such a big impact on society as a whole. I am so sorry to those who may have been infected because of me. My foolish judgment to live as though it couldn’t happen to me is why I am like this today.

"I am currently hospitalized. I am reflecting on my past a lot and feeling both grateful and sorry. There are many things I want to say. There are many people I want to see so much" the translation (by Soompi) read.

Soon, after the post went viral, he deleted it and clarified that it was April Fool's Day joke. "What if the people we love, someone precious to us, contracted the virus? It’s such a heart-wrenching thing to think about. Despite this, so many people walk the streets and live their lives without their guards up, ignoring it… and thinking it won’t happen to them, and it makes me so worried that my family and friends might get sick. Believing that we and the people around us will be safe will end up making us and everything around us sick."

"Currently, a growing number of my acquaintances and industry representatives are being tested positive. It is not something that is far away. When negligence turns a sad premonition into reality, it’s not something that we can simply end by wiping our tears away. Staying on alert right now. That is what I say to myself again and again. Although this did go quite far for April Fool’s Day, so many people worried about me in a short span of time. Oh… and I don’t think of this as an April Fool’s joke. My family and my friends are getting sick.. and dying. It’s never!! just someone else’s problem. I wanted to tell you that protecting myself is protecting the precious people around us. I will accept all the punishment I receive from this post. I hope all of you are healthy," he wrote on Instagram before deleting the post.

Kim Jaejoong is now receiving flak for showing insensitivity during this difficult time.

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K-pop star Jaejoong of JYJ group has tested positive for Coronavirus, says he has been hospitalized

Many celebrities around the world have tested positive for coronavirus and currently getting treated for the same. South Korean group JYJ's Kim Jaejoong has revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently hospitalized.

Taking to his Instagram, the K-pop star wrote, "I have contracted Coronavirus (Covid-19). It was careless of me to disregard all of the cautions provided by the government and those around me. Just how big could one individual’s behavior impact all of society be…I am sorry to those who could have been infected by me. The stupid judgments I made, it’s how I became like this. I lived thinking it would never happen to me."

"I am currently hospitalized. I currently feel grateful and apologetic, reflecting on my past. There are so many things I want to say…There are so many people I want to see..," the translation (by Koreaboo) read.

 

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주변의 사랑하는 사람 소중한 나의 누군가가 바이러스에 감염되었다? 너무 가슴 아픈 일입니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 나 몰라라.. 나는 아니겠지 하고 무방비 상태로 거리를 활보하고 생활하는 너무 많은 사람들로 인해 내 가족 지인들이 아플까 봐 너무 걱정되는 마음. 나 자신과 내 주변은 안전하겠지라는 착각이 나와 주변에 모든 것을 아프게 할 수 있습니다. 현재 저의 가까운 지인, 관계자분들도 바이러스 감염자가 늘어가고 있습니다. 절대 먼 곳의 이야기가 아닙니다. 부주의로 인한 슬픈 예감이 현실이 되었을 때 그땐 눈물 씻어내고 끝날 일이 아니라고 생각합니다. 현시점의 경각심.. 마음에 새기고 새깁시다. 만우절 농담으로 상당히 지나치긴 하지만 짧은 시간 안에 많은 분들이 걱정해 주셨습니다. 절대!!! 남의 일이 아닙니다. 나를 지키는 일이 소중한 사람들을 지키는 것이라는 이야기해 드리고 싶었습니다. 이 글로 인해 받을 모든 처벌 달게 받겠습니다. 모두가 건강하시길 바랍니다.

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T-Series and Red FM announce an all-star fundraiser ‘The Care Concert’ amid Coronavirus pandemic

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM and the country’s largest music label T-Series have come together to bring to you a brand-new digital initiative ‘The Care Concert’ on 11th April 2020, 6 pm onwards. While everyone is at home during the 21-days-lockdown, both the brands thought of collaborating for an initiative that helps in raising funds to tackle the current COVID-19 pandemic through the power and sweetness of music. The concert would be streamed on YouTube and Facebook handles of both T-Series and RED FM. Viewers can log in, enjoy the performances with the line-up of 15 plus artists and contribute any amount they wish to the PM CARES Fund through a link provided for the donations.

The Care Concert comprises a stellar line-up with artists such as Yo Yo Honey Singh, Adnan Sami, Neha Kakkar, Tulsi Kumar, Armaan Malik, Amal Malik, Dhvani Bhanushali, Sachet Tandon, Parampara Thakur, Prakriti Kakkar, Palak Mucchal, Jubin Nautiyal, Aditya Narayan, Akhil Sachdeva, Sukriti Kakkar, and Amber Vashishtha among others. All these artists will be coming together on digital platforms to perform from their homes, with one voice, asking viewers to donate while they perform for them. The show will be hosted by RED FM’s RJ Malishka.

Speaking about the association, Mr. Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, said, “Amidst such unprecedented and uncertain times when the world is grappling to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to spread some cheer and also help everyone to fight this unitedly. Moreover, we saw synergies with RED FM to entertain and engage the audience in a creative format. ‘The Care Concert’ is an initiative to unite all of us together and motivate everyone to stay at home. We hope to bring some positivity in the current scenario through music and also create an opportunity which allows us to do our bit for the society by donating to the PM CARES Fund.”

Speaking about ‘The Care Concert’, Nisha Narayanan, Director and COO, RED FM and Magic FM, said, “COVID-19, without a doubt, has been harsh on the business front with most sectors taking a hit. Yet, it’s important to understand every crisis presents a ray of hope and new opportunities too. We are happy to announce ‘The Care Concert’ in association with India’s largest music record label, T-Series to bring forth some of the renowned music artists for a digital concert. People have always found strength and hope in art and music during the crisis and this is a humble effort by RED FM and T-Series to bring together everybody for a common cause.”

ALSO READ: Bhushan Kumar donates a total of Rs. 12 crores for the PM-CARES Fund and CM Relief Fund

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Dwayne Johnson confirms Hobbs & Shaw 2 is in development with Jason Statham

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham fans can rejoice as they get to see their Fast & Furious characters Hobbs and Shaw once again. After the stupendous success of the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, the makers are currently developing the sequel.

During Instagram live Q&A, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that they are currently working on the script and trying to figure out the creative and direction of it. "We are developing now the next film, the next [Hobbs & Shaw] movie, and I'm pretty excited about it. Just gotta figure out the creative right now, and the direction we’re going to go." He thanked the fans for making the spin-off a huge success.

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprised their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in the first installment.  In the film, when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw’s sister — these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. It was directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2).

ALSO READ: Dwayne Johnson worries Black Adam may get delayed amid coronavirus crisis

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