BY SUNIT JANGIR

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has urged the citizens to wear masks as a mandatory precaution every time they step out from their houses as the lockdown has started opening-up for the people. He said that people must use masks to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus. ## Sharing a picture of himself wearing a mask, the actor took to Twitter and wrote, "We are opening up. Slowly, but surely. In a time like this, masks are mandatory. Make it a point to wear a mask every time you step out, that's least we can do to protect ourselves and others".## He further wrote, "It may seem odd, but it is the need of the hour and we must get used to it. One step at a time! Let's adapt to the new normal and get life back on track. It's cool to be masked. I am. Are you?"## It may seem odd, but it is the need of the hour and we must get used to it. One step at a time! Let's adapt to the new normal and get life back on track. It's cool to be masked. I am. Are you?— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 22, 2020 ## Mahesh Babu has often seen guiding people to stay safe in this health crisis. Earlier, he had requested people not to believe in fake news which has been spreading rapidly on social media. ## Talking about the lockdown, India has been in lockdown since March 25 when the nationwide lockdown for a minimum of 21-days was announced by the honorable prime minister Narendra Modi Ji. It was later extended for more 19 days before the two more extensions of 14 days each with some exemptions were announced.## A few states have already opened up the large part of the lockdown, however, it will be completely lifted after May 31 if there is no further announcement. ## Stay tuned...

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A few days after Suresh Raina urged BCCI to allow Indian players to participate in the foreign T20 tournaments, Robin Uthappa too has the same willingness to play in overseas leagues and urges BCCI to let them go to partake in at least 2 overseas T20 leagues. ## Speaking to BBC, Robin Uthappa said, "Please let us go, honest to God. It does hurt when we're not allowed to go and play ... It would be so nice if we could go and play at least a couple of others because as a student of the game you want to learn and grow as much as you can."## Apart from women cricketers who are allowed to play in overseas leagues, BCCI has never allowed men players to play overseas tournaments. However, Robin Uthappa is hopeful that BCCI current president Sourav Ganguly will look into this matter and his progressive thinking will pave a way forward. ## "Ganguly is a very progressive thinking human being, someone who has always looked to take India to the next level. He actually laid the foundation for where India cricket is now," said Uthappa. "We're hoping that he will look at this at some point," Uthappa said. ## The 34-year old, Karnataka born cricketer, Uthappa was a part of India squad that won the inaugural T20I World Cup in 2007 in South Africa under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Since then he couldn't fix his spot in the team and has been in and out. His last outing in international cricket came in 2015 when he played a T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. ## Stay tuned...

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has appealed to the honorable chief minister of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray to conduct a joint meeting with the stakeholders of the entertainment industry. ## The federation has issued a statement urging the CM to hold a meeting with the entertainment industry to discuss the resumption of post-production activities which has been halted due to coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown. ## According to the statement issued by FWICE, the stakeholders shall include the representation from the all producers bodies such as Producers Guild of India (PGI), Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA), India Film and TV Producers Council (IFTPC), and Western India Film Producers Association (WIFPA).## Sony Entertainment Television (SET), ZEE, Star, and Viacom18 will represent the broadcast industry.## IMPORTANT... #FWICE appeals to Shri Uddhav Thackeray ji - Hon Chief Minister of #Maharashtra - to have a joint meeting with all stake holders of the entertainment industry... pic.twitter.com/peYhhW1VXx— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 21, 2020 ## Meanwhile, yesterday (May 20), CM Uddhav Thackeray had contracted with the artistes & producers from the entertainment industry especially Marathi film, theatre & television series via video conference today in which, the CM said that state will consider any action plan to allow to resume the post-production work proposed to them according to the government's guidelines. ## He also said that the state firmly stands with the technicians, backstage artists, workers, and folk artists working in the film industry in this crisis. ## FYI, the shooting of the films and production activities remained suspended since mid-March in the whack of coronavirus outbreak in India. ## Stay tuned...

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On his 60th birthday, the Malayalam film superstar, Mohanlal has announced his one of the most anticipated movies 'Drishyam 2' which is the sequel of his 2013 blockbuster Malayalam movie 'Drishyam' directed by Jeetu Joseph. As per reports, the shooting will commence post lockdown.## #Drishyam #Drishyam2 pic.twitter.com/OHnue7P5uw— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) May 21, 2020 ## FYI, Mohanlal and Jeetu Joseph recently came together for another Malayalam thriller 'Ram' that was officially announced in December last year. The makers of 'Ram' even released the first title poster when the movie was announced. However, in a media interaction a few weeks ago, Jeetu Joseph had revealed that he is going to put a hold on 'Ram'. Instead, he is working on another project that will be 'Drishyam 2' as per the latest reports. ## Talking about the 'Drishyam 2', it is the sequel of the 2013 Malayalam drama-thriller film 'Drishyam' that starred Mohanlal along with Meena in lead roles. It was written and directed by Jeetu Joseph and was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas. The film was a blockbuster at the box office. ## Drishyam was remade in several other Indian and foreign languages including Hindi and Chinese. The Hindi remake was made in 2015, which starred Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran along with Tabu, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav in pivotal roles. It was directed by Nishikant Kamat and was hit at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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One of the superstars of Telugu cinema, Rana Daggubati engaged to girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj on Thursday, May 21 amid the lockdown. A few days ago, the actor took to social media to give a hint that the duo is soon going to get engaged after his girlfriend said yes. ## The Baahubali actor shared photos on social media with a caption "And it’s official!!"## And it’s official!! 💥💥💥💥 pic.twitter.com/0J3jBeEaep— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) May 21, 2020 ## On May 12, the actor surprised his fans and film fraternity by introducing his girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj by sharing a cute picture of the duo on the social platform Instagram. His fans and colleague go gaga over the news and congratulated the duo. ## And she said Yes :) ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iu1GZxhTeN— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) May 12, 2020 ## Rana Daggubati is among the most eligible bachelors in the Telugu film industry. Talking about his fiancee, Miheeka Bajaj is from a business background. She is the founder of an event management company, Dew Drop Design Studio. ## Speaking to Hyderabad Times the other day, Rana Daggubati’s father Suresh Babu said that they have just met Miheeka’s parents over tea, and it was a formal interaction between both families. He hinted that a winter wedding is on the cards, however, engagement and marriage dates are yet to be decided.## Stay tuned...

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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's NGO ViswaSanthi Foundation has donated 1000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and N95 masks to the Hon. Mayor of Pune Murlidhar Mohol for the safety of the healthcare workers fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. ## The trust had also donated 1000 PPE kits and over 2000 N95 makes to the healthcare workers in Tamilnadu and N95 masks to the police officials who are at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. ## On May 12, the superstar had shared the news via Twitter in which he said, "Continuing with third lap of initiatives against #COVID19, @ViswaSanthiFndn handed over 1000 PPE kits & N95 masks to Hon. mayor of Pune, Sri. @mohol_murlidhar. The kits will be put to use in Pune Municipal Corporation’s door-to-door COVID 19 screening in 130 slum colonies in Pune".## Continuing with third lap of initiatives against #COVID19, @ViswaSanthiFndn handed over 1000 PPE kits & N95 masks to Hon. mayor of Pune, Sri. @mohol_murlidhar. The kits will be put to use in Pune Municipal Corporation’s door-to-door COVID 19 screening in 130 slum colonies in Pune pic.twitter.com/XEbQ7SzIkl— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) May 12, 2020 ## Viswa Santhi Foundation is a non-profitable foundation that has been named after the father and mother of its founder, Mohanlal. The organization was started in 2015 and has been helping people in many ways. ## Earlier, the foundation had launched the Amrita-ViswaSanthi Health Care Project in 2019 in association with Amrita Hospital, Kochi. Through this project, the foundation has been bearing all the expenses of the heart surgeries of children under the age of 18 years belonging to socio-economically backward sections. ## Apart from Mohanlal's NGO, he himself had donated ₹ 50 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund to fight against COVID-19. ## Stay tuned...

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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr. NTR) has thanked his fans and well-wishers for their love and support on his birthday. The Telugu film industry and others wished the superstar who turned 37 on May 20. While his fans continue to trend his birthday on social media, the actor took to Twitter to thank them for all the wishes. ## Sharing a message, he wrote, "The affection you show for me is priceless. You are my strength. What can you do to get your loan? What could deserve this love? My dear FANS, indebted to you for life" (Translated from Telugu). ## మీరు నామీద చూపిస్తున్న అభిమానం వెలకట్టలేనిది. అన్నింటా నాకు తోడుగా వస్తున్న మీరే నా బలం. ఏమిచ్చి మీ రుణం తీర్చుకోగలను? ఏం చేసి ఈ ప్రేమకు అర్హుడిని అవగలను ? చివరి దాకా మీకు తోడుగా ఉండటం తప్ప.. My dear FANS, indebted to you for life 🙏🏻— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 20, 2020 ## He further wrote, "I'd like to thank my colleagues, well-wishers, and members of the Film Fraternity from the bottom of my heart, for the warm birthday wishes. Felt great to read all the tweets and you've made this day very special". ## I'd like to thank my colleagues, well wishers and members of the Film Fraternity from the bottom of my heart, for the warm birthday wishes. Felt great to read all the tweets and you've made this day very special 🙏🏻— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 20, 2020 ## Unlike every year, his fans couldn't wish their idol in the same way they used to wish because of the coronavirus pandemic and the nationwide lockdown. NTR had also wished the same by sharing a note 2 days ago in which he requested his fans to stay home for their safety of health. In the note, he also talked about his upcoming movie 'RRR' that is directed by S.S. Rajamouli. ## Do read - Jr. NTR has a message for his fans for his birthday and RRR movie ## Stay tuned...

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Here is the movie Jugnu [1947] box office collection which is an Indian drama film. This film is directed and produced by Shaukat Hussain Rizvi under the production banner Shaukat Art Productions.## Jugnu stars Dilip Kumar, and Noor Jehan in lead roles. ## Here is Jugnu [1947] Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.04 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.03 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.04 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.03 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.02 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.02 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.02 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.13 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.07 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.04 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.01 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 0.45 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 1.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 1.00 Cr ## Jugnu [1947] Budget: ₹ 0.10 Cr [EST.] ## Jugnu [1947] Verdict: SUPER-HIT## Release date: 23 May, 1947 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Anil Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu starrer Malang is going to get a sequel after the makers confirmed that a sequel is in the works. Mohit Suri directed was released on February 7, 2020. On May 15, Malang has also been released on the OTT platform Netflix.## One of the producers of the film Ankur Garg said in a statement given to IANS that the director Mohit Suri and producer Luv Ranjan have already started working on its sequel and they are definitely coming up with Malang 2. ## “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 said. ## Recently, the director of the film Mohit Suri took to Twitter to announce the response his film getting on the digital platform. He wrote, "Malang Is Winning Everyone's Hearts. Trending In Top 10 In 12 Countries! Stay Malang! Malang!Malang #AdityaRoyKapur @DishPatani @kunalkemmu @mohit11481 @MalangFilm @luv_ranjan @gargankur @itsBhushanKumar @jayshewakramani @LuvFilms @TSeries". ## Malang Is Winning Everyone's Hearts. Trending In Top 10 In 12 Countries!Stay Malang ! Malang !Malang@AnilKapoor #AdityaRoyKapur @DishPatani @kunalkemmu @ElliAvrRam @MalangFilm @luv_ranjan @gargankur @aseem_arora @itsBhushanKumar @jayshewakramani @LuvFilms @TSeries @KaranDarra pic.twitter.com/qPAP3VBIGa— Mohit Suri (@mohit11481) May 19, 2020 ## The musical romantic action thriller 'Malang' was produced by the multiple producers including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg, and Jay Shewakramani. The film had a fair amount of success at the box office. Despite not getting great reviews, it earned around ₹ 60 Crores in India. ## Stay tuned...

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An opening batsman and the limited-overs vice-captain, Rohit Sharma recalled the time when he got to share the dressing room with former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, and heap praised the two-time world cup winning captain for his influence on the players as player and coach. In a live chat session on Instagram with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit talked about the various things including his stint with Mumbai Indians.## "I feel Ponting is a guy from another planet. He knows how to bring out the best in someone. He has won two World Cups for Australia. So he knows how to win Championships," Rohit told Ashwin.## In IPL 2012, Sachin Tendulkar stepped down from MI's captaincy and Harbhajan Singh was made the captain before he too stepped down in 2013. That time, Rohit felt that he would be the next captain but then Ricky Ponting was bought in the auction.## "In 2013, we got Ricky Ponting in the auction. In 2012 Sachin paaji said that he would not lead Mumbai Indians and Bhajju paa (Harbhajan Singh) was made the skipper. But in 2013, I don't know why Bhajju paa wasn't the captain. And I thought I will be made the captain, but then Ponting was bought in the auction," said Rohit.## "Ponting was the first one to arrive in India for the 2013 season. He wanted to understand everyone. He said that he wanted to have a team bonding session first. In a way, it made a very positive impact on everyone. Ponting really motivated the younger guys," he added.## When Ponting was bought by Mumbai Indians in the auction, he was given captaincy instantly. However, he gave up captaincy after the first six matches in IPL 2013 as he couldn't perform well in those matches. That was the time when Rohit Sharma was handed over MI's leadership before MI won 4 IPL titles under his captaincy.## "But then he was not scoring runs, he decided to step down as the skipper, but eventually Ponting called me and I was given the captaincy. Ponting actually was player-cum-coach during the 2013 season. He was always there to help me," Rohit said.## Rohit Sharma also talked about how his life has changed since the arrival of his baby girl Samaira who he considers his lucky charm. The right-handed also revealed why he has given up on eating the famous street food of Mumbai. ## "I've been out a couple of times, gone to that famous place near Chowpatty. One of the best pav bhaajis you will get there. Now I've got a little one in the house, probably sleeping at that point so there is no chance of going and eating pav bhaajis after midnight," he said. ## Once Virat Kohli had said that Rohit Sharma is one of the laziest people in the team. Now, Rohit has confessed his love for sleeping and said he needs at least 9-10 hours of sleep. ## "It's true that I've never made it to the breakfast table in IPL history, also because of other reasons as it gets very late after matches. I need my 9-10 hours of sleep, that is a must. Since Samaira was born, I used to sleep with her. I somehow managed to sleep with her and wake up with her. Because once she's up your not going to get your sleep," Rohit said.## Stay tuned...

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On this very day (19 May), one of the best films of all-time, 'The Lunchbox' has completed 7 years. It was screened on 19 May 2013 as a part of the International Critics' Week at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in which it received a standing ovation. The film also won a lot of awards and appreciation domestically and internationally. ## The Lunchbox starred Irrfan Khan who passed away recently. As the film completes 7 years, Nimrat Kaur, Irrfan Khan's co-star in the film remembers the time of the film's premiere at the Cannes film festival with a throwback picture with late Irrfan Khan. ## Since Irrfan Khan has passed away, Nimrat Kaur has been remembering him often. Her latest post is proof of how much she is missing him along with many of his fans. ## Sharing the picture, she captioned, "That moment as we tried to absorb the surreal response a few minutes into the premiere of #TheLunchbox at @Festival_Cannes in 2013 exactly 7 years ago today. Life’s never been the same since those blinding lights beamed across the theatre that day..."## That moment as we tried to absorb the surreal response a few minutes into the premier of #TheLunchbox at @Festival_Cannes in 2013 exactly 7 years ago today. Life’s never been the same since those blinding lights beamed across the theatre that day... pic.twitter.com/lqvYnll8YG— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) May 18, 2020 ## Apart from Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur, the film also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role. The film was directed by Ritesh Batra who also penned it while it was co-produced by DAR Motion Pictures, UTV Motion Pictures, Dharma Productions, Sikhya Entertainment, and NFDC. ## Stay tuned...

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Amazon Prime Video has launched the Motion Logo of Gulabo Sitabo on Tuesday, May 19. The film will be premiered worldwide on June 12 on Prime Video. The trailer of Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer and Shoojit Sircar directed will be released soon. ## meet Gulabo & Sitabo and get ame...e..h..zed 🐐trailer out soon. catch #GiboSiboOnPrime on June 12 for its World Premiere 🎥@SrBachchan @ayushmannk @ShoojitSircar @ronnielahiri #SheelKumar #JuhiChaturvedi @filmsrisingsun @Kinoworksllp pic.twitter.com/XskqRC217v— amazon prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) May 19, 2020 ## Amitabh Bachchan also took to Twitter and wrote, "Kehte hain jodiyaan upar se bankar aati hain. Lekin yeh priceless wali made in Lucknow hai. Trailer out soon, Catch #GiboSiboOnPrime on June 12 for WorldPremiere @PrimeVideoIN @ayushmannk @ShoojitSircar @ronnielahiri #SheelKumar #JuhiChaturvedi". ## T 3535 - Kehte hain jodiyaan upar se bankar aati hain. Lekin yeh priceless wali made in Lucknow hai.😊Trailer out soon, Catch #GiboSiboOnPrime on June 12 for WorldPremiere @PrimeVideoIN @ayushmannk @ShoojitSircar @ronnielahiri #SheelKumar #JuhiChaturvedi https://t.co/q0zPJib3XR— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 19, 2020 ## On May 14, Gulabo Sitabo was announced for its global premiere on Amazon Prime Video. It was the second Hindi film after Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Ghoomketu' that was announced for the OTT release instead of conventional theatrical release due to the coronavirus pandemic and the nationwide lockdown. ## Also read - Amazon Prime Video announces the global premiere of 5 non-Hindi films ## Initially, Gulabo Sitabo was scheduled to release in November last year but some pending work forced the makers to postpone the film to the last week of April 2020 before it was preponed to 28 February. And then it was finally scheduled to release on April 17, 2020, but the lockdown caused by a coronavirus pandemic has further postponed the film for an indefinite time.## It is the first time Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana coming together in the film.## It is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar under their production banner Rising Sun Films and Kino Works while Juhi Chaturvedi has written the film who has also penned Vicky Donor and Piku.## Stay tuned...