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Covid-19: Big B, Abhishek 'feeling better', BMC sanitises their bungalows

On Sunday, a team from the civic body visited Bachchan's bungalows - Janak, Jalsa and Pratiksha for sanitisation and contact tracing.

Covid-19: Big B, Abhishek 'feeling better', BMC sanitises their bungalows
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 1:43 PM IST

Sportspersons extend wishes after Amitabh Bachchan tests positive

"Take care Amit ji. Praying for your good health and quick recovery," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted

Sportspersons extend wishes after Amitabh Bachchan tests positive
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 1:22 PM IST

'Role model' Dharavi, Bachchans test positive: Coronavirus updates

The test results of their wives and actors Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, was reported to be negative

'Role model' Dharavi, Bachchans test positive: Coronavirus updates
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 1:14 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan stable with mild symptoms after testing Covid-19-positive

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is in a "stable" condition with "mild symptoms", after he tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday

Amitabh Bachchan stable with mild symptoms after testing Covid-19-positive
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 8:50 AM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal wishes Amitabh Bachchan speedy recovery from Covid-19

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wished Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a speedy recovery

Delhi CM Kejriwal wishes Amitabh Bachchan speedy recovery from Covid-19
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 8:50 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek test Covid positive; celebrities send wishes

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the test results of other members of the Bachchan family will be out on Sunday.

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek test Covid positive; celebrities send wishes
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 8:37 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan Covid-19-positive, test results for family to be out today

Both Amitabh Bachchan, 77, and his son Abhishek, 44, have been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital where they are kept in an isolation ward

Amitabh Bachchan Covid-19-positive, test results for family to be out today
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 7:25 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, hospitalised

Abhishek said both his father and he had had mild symptoms and requested everybody to be calm and not panic

Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, hospitalised
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 12:34 AM IST

OTT debut of Shoojit Sarkar's 'Gulabo Sitabo' may script a new story

The movie had to take the OTT route first for release rather than the conventional theatrical release due to the lockdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic

OTT debut of Shoojit Sarkar's 'Gulabo Sitabo' may script a new story
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 1:33 AM IST

How an inherently collaborative film industry will adapt to the time

Many in the business of cinema are cautiously excited as the industry receives the green signal to restart work.

How an inherently collaborative film industry will adapt to the time
Updated On : 05 Jun 2020 | 8:50 PM IST

World Environment Day: Amitabh Bachchan pledges to be 'climate conscious'

The World Environment Day, which is observed on June 5 annually, is taken as an opportunity to encourage and raise awareness about various environmental issues

World Environment Day: Amitabh Bachchan pledges to be 'climate conscious'
Updated On : 02 Jun 2020 | 2:32 PM IST

42 years of 'Don': Amitabh Bachchan shares pictures receiving Filmfare

The gangster action drama 'Don' is one of the biggest blockbuster hits of Bachchan's career

42 years of 'Don': Amitabh Bachchan shares pictures receiving Filmfare
Updated On : 12 May 2020 | 12:45 PM IST

Film industry caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms

With many big budget movies stuck in the cans, the film industry is caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms

Film industry caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms
Updated On : 07 May 2020 | 1:29 AM IST

Just 'don't' do it: Brands advertising the art of doing nothing

As the global becomes local under the wide spread of Covid-19, brands across the world beat their drum to a single note: stay in, stay safe

Just 'don't' do it: Brands advertising the art of doing nothing
Updated On : 07 Apr 2020 | 11:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi causes embarrassment to Cong CMs, albeit unwittingly

He has mooted the idea that the Centre help the poor in the country cope with the economic distress from the nationwide lockdown

Rahul Gandhi causes embarrassment to Cong CMs, albeit unwittingly
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 10:26 PM IST

Janta Curfew: Bachchan joins other Bollywood bigwigs to spread awareness

The PM made a fervent appeal to all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus and called for 'Janta curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm

Janta Curfew: Bachchan joins other Bollywood bigwigs to spread awareness
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 4:26 PM IST

Here's how Bollywood and cricketing world reacted to 'janata curfew'

From Shah Rukh Khan to Virat Kohli, here's how Bollywood and Cricketing world reacted to PM Modi's call for 'Janata Curfew'

Here's how Bollywood and cricketing world reacted to 'janata curfew'
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 6:14 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented megastar Amitabh Bachchan with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest honour, in a special ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Bachchan was earlier supposed to receive the honour at the National Film Awards ceremony last Monday, but the 77-year-old actor was unable to attend the event due to ill health. Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar had announced at the awards the Hindi cinema veteran will be bestowed with the honour in a special ceremony hosted by the President on Sunday. The award, named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke who is revered as the Father of Indian cinema, was instituted in 1969, the year Bachchan made his debut in Hindi film industry with "Saat Hindustani". The Dadasaheb Phalke Award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000. Bachchan attended the ceremony with his wife, veteran actor-MP Jaya Bachchan and son, actor Abhishek Bachchan. In

Amitabh Bachchan awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President Kovind
Updated On : 29 Dec 2019 | 11:55 PM IST

We must be effective ambassadors in cultural diplomacy: Venkaiah Naidu

The feature films this year are as much about emotions as they are about intelligence, says Venkaiah Naidu

We must be effective ambassadors in cultural diplomacy: Venkaiah Naidu
Updated On : 28 Dec 2019 | 7:36 PM IST

The one instance where Rajinikanth turned his back on 'inspiration' Amitabh

The 69-year-old actor has announced plans to contest the next Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, slated for 2021

The one instance where Rajinikanth turned his back on 'inspiration' Amitabh
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 11:42 PM IST