स्टाफ की सैलरी के लिए सिनेमा हॉल मालिक को लेना पड़ा लोन, अक्षय कुमार ने बढ़ाया मदद का हाथ April 20, 2020 at 07:59PM

अक्षय कुमार लगातार कोरोनावायरस के लॉकडाउन से प्रभावित लोगों की मदद कर रहे हैं। पीएम केयर्स फंड में और बीएमसी में योगदान देने के बाद अब वे मुंबई के गैएटी गैलेक्सी सिनेमा हॉल की सहायता के लिए आगे आए, जो अपने स्टाफ की सैलरी देने के लिए संघर्ष कर रहा है। रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक, उन्होंने सिनेमा हॉल के मालिक मनोज देसाई को आर्थिक मदद ऑफर की है, ताकि वे अपने स्टाफ को भुगतान कर सकें।

देसाई को लेना पड़ा बैंक से लोन
रिपोर्ट में कहा गया है कि मनोज देसाई को अपने कर्मचारियों की सैलरी देने के लिए बैंक से लोन लेना पड़ा। खबर पढ़ने के बाद अक्षय ने उन्हें कॉल किया। रिपोर्ट में देसाई के हवाले से लिखा है, "तीन दिन पहले अक्षयजी की ओर से मुझे कॉल आया। उन्होंने मुझे आर्थिक मदद की पेशकश की। उन्होंने कहा कि हालत नहीं सुधरते हैं तो मैं उनसे फाइनेंशियल मदद ले सकता हूं।"

गैएटी गैलेक्सी सिनेमा हॉल के मालिक मनोज देसाई।

कर्मचारियों की कटौती नहीं चाहते देसाई
देसाई ने आगे कहा, "यह अक्षय की दयालुता है कि उन्होंने हमें मदद ऑफर की। लेकिन हमें खुद को बनाए रखने के लिए कोई रास्ता निकालना होगा। हम इस महीने की सैलरी देने के लिए पर्याप्त धन जुटाने में कामयाब रहे हैं। लेकिन थिएटर बंद होने से हालात सुधरने में लंबा वक्त लगेगा। हमारा फोकस इस बात पर है कि हम अपने कर्मचारियों को कम न करें और न ही उनके भुगतान में किसी तरह की कटौती करें।"

अक्षय ऐसे कर चुके कोरोना के संकट में मदद
अक्षय ने पीएम केयर्स फंड में 25 करोड़ रुपए का योगदान दिया था। इसके बाद वे ,बृहन्मुंबई म्युनिसिपल कॉर्पोरेशन (बीएमसी) को 3 करोड़ रुपए दे चुके हैं, ताकि कोरोनावायरस से लड़ाई में उन्हें मदद मिल सके। पिछले दिनों सूत्रों ने यह जानकारी दी थी कि अक्षय लॉकडाउन के चलते बेरोजगार हुए इंडस्ट्री के फोटोग्राफर्स के अकाउंट्स की डिटेल ले रहे हैं, ताकि उन्हें आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान कर सकें।

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अक्षय कुमार पीएम केयर्स फंड में 25 करोड़ और बीएमसी को 3 करोड़ रुपए का योगदान दे चुके हैं।

Mahabharat fame Roopa Ganguly recalls the time she was mob lynched April 20, 2020 at 07:53PM

The recent mob lynching incidents in Palghar have left the country in shock and disappointment at the same time. Saadhus were lynched in Palghar and the police have arrested the suspects. After the incident, many celebrities took to their social media to express their condolences and sentiments regarding this issue.

Roopa Ganguly, known for her role in Doordarshan's Mahabharat, took to her Twitter to recall the time she was mob lynched. Close to 17-18 people dragged her out of her car near Diamond Harbour in 2016 and mercilessly lynched her. They even ransacked her car. Even though she escaped, she suffered from two brain hemorrhages. After sharing this incident, she also expressed how bad she felt about the recent lynching incident.

मुझे कुछ दीनो से याद आरहा है, 22मई 2016 diamond harbour का घटना 17/18 लोग, पुलिस को साथ लेकर, मुझे गाड़ी से उतारकर रास्ते पे पटक पटक कर मारे थे, गाड़ी तोर फ़ोर किये, दो Brain Haemorrhage झेलने पड़े। बस,मै मर नही गयी, rally driver हू, निकल कर आगयी
Feeling sad abt #WB & #Palghar

— Roopa Ganguly (@RoopaSpeaks) April 20, 2020

Akshay Kumar offers financial aid to Gaiety-Galaxy owner April 20, 2020 at 07:13PM

India has been in lockdown since March 18, 2020, amid coronavirus pandemic. Showbiz has taken a huge hit and so have theatres which have been shut down amid nationwide lockdown which will go on till May 3. For now, it is unclear whether the lockdown will be extended considering the cases of COVID-19 have increased rapidly. Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy owner Manoj Desai recently revealed that he had taken a loan to provide salaries to his employees during this crisis. Hearing this, Akshay Kumar has come forward to help the owner.

Manoj Desai revealed that Akshay Kumar gave him a call a few days ago to offer financial aid in this scenario. He said that it was very kind of him to offer help but added that they have to find a way to sustain. He said that they have managed to collect enough funds in order to pay their staff their salaries for the month. He further said since the lockdown will have long time ramifications on the theatres, they will have to focus on not cutting down salaries of their staff.

Manoj Desai and his business partner Arun Nair had thought of increasing the ticket prices once the lockdown was done but it got extended till May 3. He said that he will head to Maratha Mandir and Gaiety Galaxy to discuss the plans for May and ensure that they don’t have to seek help from the industry.

Desai is also the owner of Maratha Mandir who has screened Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge for 25 years. He said that the production house Yash Raj Films has not offered any kind of financial assistance and they can’t go begging and that the production house should have spared a thought.

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The Batman, The Flash and Shazam 2 get new release dates amid coronavirus pandemic April 20, 2020 at 07:07PM

Warner Bros. has decided to delay the much-anticipated film The Batman starring Robert Pattinson. The film, directed by Matt Reeves, has been delayed by four months.

Originally, The Batman was supposed to hit the theatres on June 25th, 2021, but it will now open on October 1st, 2021. As per Deadline, Warner Bros. has rescheduled many of their releases due to the coronavirus pandemic which has halted many productions.

The studio has also moved up the much delayed The Flash movie. Ezra Miller starrer will now release on June 3rd, 2022, instead of July 1st date. Shazam 2, starring Zachary Levi, has been pushed ahead from April 1st, 2022, to November 4th, 2022.

Other movies that have been rescheduled by the studio include Elvis film from director Baz Luhrmann which has been moved a month ahead from October 1st, 2021, to November 5th, 2021.  The Many Saints of Newark, a sequel film to HBO’s The Sopranos, will now hit the screens on March 12th, 2021, instead of September 25th, 2020.

Meanwhile, no shift has been made to Christopher Nolan's Tenet whereas Warner Bros. already moved Wonder Woman 1984 from June 5 to August 15, 2020.

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Rani on how she fell in love with Aditya April 20, 2020 at 06:33PM

In fact Rani Mukerji had earlier revealed that one of the reasons why she fell in love with Aditya is because he is an extremely private person.

Vicky mourns demise of Tom and Jerry director April 20, 2020 at 06:44PM

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal took to social media in the early hours of Tuesday morning to mourn the demise of Gene Deitch, best known for directing the animated ‘Tom and Jerry’ series.

TBT: Sonam Kapoor shares a 7 yr old selfie April 20, 2020 at 07:06PM

Sonam Kapoor has been self quarantining with her husband Anand Ahuja and at the same time, she is entertaining the audience by giving them a glimpse into her life. From goofy pictures to displaying her cooking skills, the 'Veere Di Wedding' actress has kept her fans on their toes.

Bebo's TBT pic chilling with team in Malaysia April 20, 2020 at 06:40PM

Kareena Kapoor Khan is a diva even when the camera is not rolling and this click of the actress chilling with her team proves just that. Bebo is snapped with her team, enjoying at a restaurant, during a professional commitment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sipping wine and chilling like a boss – Kareena Kapoor Khan seems to be one fun person to be around.

Video: PC shares secret scalp treatment April 20, 2020 at 05:54PM

Priyanka Chopra may be a global icon and superstar, but at heart, she will always be a ‘desi girl’.

Janhvi-Khushi dole out major sibling goals April 20, 2020 at 05:32PM

We recently got our hands on a throwback picture of Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor and they are sure to brighten up your gloomy day. In the picture, Janhvi and Khushi are seen striking a pose for the camera as they click a selfie together.

Deepika Padukone's happy throwback click April 20, 2020 at 05:51PM

n the picture, Deepika Padukone is seen giving out a hearty laugh as she gets clicked candidly for the picture during her wedding reception in Mumbai.

Aamir Khan and Shahid Kapoor urge Covid-19 survivours to donate their blood to fight coronavirus April 20, 2020 at 06:54PM

After Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn and Chiranjeevi, Aamir Khan and Shahid Kapoor have urged the coronavirus survivours to donate blood.

Sharing the posters from BMC, it read, “Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies that protect against the virus. They can donate blood and their plasma can be used to save patients with severe COVID-19. Patients may be eligible to donate plasma 4 weeks after Complete recovery, but it they have had negative swab tests then they maybe able to donate even sooner.”

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— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) April 20, 2020

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— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) April 20, 2020

Earlier, Ajay Devgn wrote, “If you’ve recovered from COVID19, you are a Corona warrior. We need an army of such warriors to overcome this invisible enemy. Your blood contains the bullets that can kill the virus. Please donate your blood, so others, especially the serious ones can recover. Sign up now.”

If you’ve recovered from COVID19, you are a Corona warrior. We need an army of such warriors to overcome this invisible enemy. Your blood contains the bullets that can kill the virus. Please donate your blood, so others, especially the serious ones can recover. Sign up now????

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 19, 2020

Meanwhile, on the work front, shootings of Aamir Khan and Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming films – Laal Singh Chaddha and Jersey - have been halted amid nationwide lockdown.

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John Abraham reveals why he chose not to announce his donation amid Coronavirus pandemic April 20, 2020 at 05:40PM

Actor John Abraham is one of the few stars from the industry who only seems to be in the limelight when his films are about to release. He always chooses to keep his private life away from the spotlight. As the world is suffering from the Coronavirus pandemic, he says things will take time to get better.

Speaking about the lockdown and going back to normal life, he said recently to a daily that nothing will be normal till the end of the year. He said that it will be a new normal. The actor has been self-isolating and enjoys home food and finds comfort staying indoors.

Known to be a private person, John Abraham is probably one of the very few actors who has chosen not to discuss his donation for COVID-19 relief on social media. The actor believes whoever has done it, are doing fantastic jobs. He said that people like him won't make it public even through the subversive way.

He further elaborated that someone from the industry told him that this was his time to buy goodwill and that was a scary part. He said that everyone is facing a real-life situation and that it isn't something to do with buying goodwill. He said that it is nothing wrong with people who have chosen to reveal the amount that they are donating but he has chosen not to. The actor said that hats off to industry for coming together at a time like this as a unit.

On the work front, John Abraham has two releases this year - Attack and Satyameva Jayate 2.

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Akshay Kumar extends help to theatres April 20, 2020 at 05:23PM

Akshay Kumar has been doing his bit amidst this lockdown, which has had a massive impact on several industries. After pledging to donate Rs 25 crore towards PM CARES fun, the actor has now extended help to theatres. According to a news portal, a few days back Akki called up a theatre owner and offered financial assistance as they are finding it difficult to sustain amid the lockdown. While praising Akki’s offer of help, the theatre owner also stated that they have managed to collect funds for a salaries to pay their staff for this month.

SRK spends time with kids during lockdown April 20, 2020 at 04:53PM

Shah Rukh Khan is enjoying the company of his kids during quarantine. Recently during an #AskSRK session on Twitter the actor was asked about his routine during lockdown and Shah Rukh revealed how his kids Aryan, Suhana and Abram are keeping him busy. “In spite of contributing to the population boom, having three kids to be with is a treat. They r in all shapes and sizes, so the day goes by being with them each for a couple of hours. Then spend the rest of the day cleaning up their toys!” wrote SRK.

Covid-19: Vicky's complex partially sealed April 20, 2020 at 05:21PM

A housing complex in Andheri, Mumbai that houses Bollywood stars including Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, Chitrangada Singh and others has been partially sealed after an 11-year-old girl tested positive for coronavirus.

Watch: Disha's dance-off with a five-year-old April 20, 2020 at 05:47PM

Disha Patani has been busy entertaining her followers on Instagram with dance videos and her latest saw the actress performing a hip-hop routine to Beyonce's track 'Yoncé'. Matching steps with her is a five year old and her swift moves are indeed impressive. While Disha’s dance clip was earned her a lot of love from fans and B-town friends, this toddler recreating the routine is winning the internet.

SRK confirm working with Rajkumar Hirani? April 20, 2020 at 05:11PM

While answering one of the questions of a fan, Shah Rukh Khan dropped a major hint about his much-awaited next project and that involves filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.

Shakti: Shraddha has always been close to me April 20, 2020 at 04:30PM

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Shakti Kapoor opened up about having open relationship with his family, his darling daughter Shraddha Kapoor and more.

2 Decades of 'Badri': 5 facts about the film April 20, 2020 at 05:30AM

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh completes two decades in the Telugu film industry today on April 20. Puri has come a long way since his directorial debut Badri (2000), which also marked Amisha Patel and Renu Desai's debut in Tollywood.

BTown Quarantined: How stars spent their Monday April 20, 2020 at 02:42PM

The outbreak of the Coronavirus has brought the whole world to a standstill. As everyone has been asked to practise social distancing and self-isolation, the use of social media to connect is at its peak! The lockdown has also made us realise that we can live with simple food, can do things on our own, live without a lot of unnecessary things which were having before and even Bollywood stars feel the same.

How Tollywood divas are spending lockdown days April 20, 2020 at 03:30PM

While Rashmika Mandanna and Keerthy Suresh are staying close to their pets as much as possible, Payal Rajput is busy with household chores and Nidhhi Agerwal is hands full with her online acting course.