Entertainment Highlights Jan 11: Lata Mangeshkar tests COVID positive, Anushka-Virat’s daughter’s 1st birthday

Siddharth was in the headlines after he responded to ace badminton player Saina Nehwal’s tweet about PM Modi’s recent security breach in Punjab. The actor had tweeted, “Subtle cock champion of the world… Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you #Rihanna.” After facing heat for his sexist response, Siddharth issued a public apology. 

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— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) January 11, 2022

On Tuesday, January 11, the Pati Patni Aur Woh actress Ananya Panday received a special gift from her BFF’s mother and interior designer Gauri Khan. The celebrity wife gifted the young actor a special portrait which contains the names of all the favourite Hollywood movies of the Liger star. 

Earlier during the day, Janhvi Kapoor officially confirmed that she and her sister Khushi Kapoor were positive for the contagious COVID-19 virus. Now, after completing her home quarantine session, Janhvi took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with her pooch Panda. 

Speaking to a news portal, Lata Mangeshkar’s niece Rachna Shah said, “Didi is absolutely stable and is alert. God has been really kind. She is a fighter and a winner and that is how we have known her for so many years. I would like to thank all the fans across the nation who have kept her in the prayers. We can see when everyone prays, nothing can go wrong.”

Lata Mangeshkar has been the recent prey of COVID 19 and has been hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. Usha stated that she won’t be able to meet Lata Mangeshkar given the fact that it is a COVID 19 case. “We cannot go to see Didi as it is a COVID case. There are sufficient doctors and nurses there, though. The doctors have said that they would keep her for an extra day or two because of her age,” Usha was quoted saying to TOI. 

Actress Keerthy Suresh took to her Instagram handle on Tuesday and shared an official note announcing that she had contracted the virus. “I have tested positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms, despite taking all necessary precautions and safety measures, which is a scary reminder of the rate at which the virus is spreading.”

As per latest reports, Ayushmann has bought two units on the 20th floor of Windsor Grande Residences in Mumbai’s Andheri West area. He paid a whopping Rs 19.30 crore for the same. As for his brother Aparshakti, he has bought a 1,745 square feet apartment for Rs 7.25 crore in the same residential complex. Read full article for all property details. 

It is Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s darling daughter Vamika’s first birthday today and the proud parents are undoubtedly on cloud nine about it. Taking to Instgram, Anushka reshared a friend’s photo which featured her daughter Vamika playing. Read full article to see baby Vamika’s adorable glimpse that will definitely put a smile on your face. 

According to latest media reports, Akshay Kumar will be shooting for some high octane underwater scenes for the Abhishek Sharma directorial Ram Setu. It is reported that the makers have hired an international crew for the sequence. Read full article for all details! 

Announcing to his millions of followers, Sonu Sood shared a childhood photo and wished his sister Malvika Sood goodluck as she began her political journey. Malvika has joined Congress and she will be contesting in the upcoming Punjab State Assembly elections. 

Akshay has a packed year! The actor has begun the year by commencing work on the last schedule of Ram Setu. He also has Driving License Remake which is tentatively titled Selfie. There’s Gorkha for Akshay post that as well as a two-hero action film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff.  Oh My God 2 and another film is on the cards. These six films are besides the releases he already has slated for this year. Read full article for all details! 

Varun Dhawan, who has an entire Instagram highlight dedicated to his dog Joey and his antiques, took to social media to share some throwback photos. In the post, Varun posted a bunch of pictures of him and his furry son from when he was just a baby pup and captioned it, “#tbt baby joey.” Well, aren’t they one good-looking owner-pet duo?

Janhvi Kapoor confirmed on Tuesday that she and her sister Khushi  Kapoor were tested positive for Covid-19 on 3 January. The actress revealed that they were all home quarantined and have now tested negative. Janhvi also urged her fans and followers to stay safe and mask up! 

On Tuesday, Vicky Kaushal celebrated three years of Uri: The Surgical Strike. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, was Vicky’s first blockbuster hit as a solo lead. He captioned the photo, “Forever grateful.” Yami Gautam also shared a post and wrote, “Countless memories & profound gratitude.” 

Actress Dia Mirza spoke about her near-death experience during the 5th month of her pregnancy with her son Avyaan in a recent chat with the Bombay Times. The star shared how ger Gynaecologist saved her life and her son Avyaan’s life after she had to have an appendectomy. 

Niece of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, Rachna spoke to ANI and confirmed that the singer had been admitted to the ICU after she tested positive for COVID 19. She also shared that she is in ICU only as a precaution and that she has mild symptoms. 

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar admitted to ICU after testing positive for Covid-19. She has mild symptoms: Her niece Rachna confirms to ANI

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— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2022

“She is doing fine; has been kept in ICU only for precautionary reasons considering her age. Please respect our privacy and keep Didi in your prayers,” singer Lata Mangeshkar’s niece Rachna to ANI

— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2022

Karnesh Sharma, Anushka Sharma’s brother, took to social media to shower love on his niece Vamika on her first birthday. He shared a special post on his handle featuring Virat Kohli, Anushka’s photos with Vamika. 

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On Vamika’s first birthday, fans of Anushka and Virat took to Twitter to trend ‘Happy Birthday Vamika’. Many shared heartfelt birthday wishes for the star kid and sent her love on social media.

In a recent chat with Bombay Times, Ananya revealed that no one on the sets of Gehriaiyaan treated her as new. She revealed that everyone was like a family and it was an advantage for her to have strong performers like Deepika and Siddhant opposite her. Ananya also praised Shakun Batra, director of Gehraiyaan.

The film that won hearts of the nation, URI: The Surgical Strike has clocked 3 years today. On the occasion, Yami Gautam shared several behind-the-scenes photos and videos featuring husband Aditya Dhar and actor Vicky Kaushal. She wrote, “Countless memories & profound gratitude.”

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