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'Haider' actor Narendra Jha dies at 55

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March 14, 2018

Mumbai, Mar 14: Noted film and television actor Narendra Jha, best known for his performance in films such as "Raees", "Kaabil" and "Haider", died today after a heart attack, according to the family.

He was 55.

The actor died at his farmhouse in Wada.

"Yes, he has passed away. He got heart attack today early morning while he was at his farmhouse. He was here because he was not keeping well," a family member said.

Jha began his acting career on TV with hit shows like "Shanti", "Ithihass", "Captain House".

The actor gradually moved to films but continued his hold on the small screen, appearing in Shyam Benegal's "Samvidhaan", comedy show "Begusarai" and "Chhoona Hai Aasmaan".

He played Shahid Kapoor's father in Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" and bootlegger Musa Bhai in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Raees". He was set to appear in Prabhas-starrer "Saaho".

Condolence messages began pouring on Twitter as the news of actor's sudden death spread.

Rahul Dholakia, who directed Raees, tweeted: "Gosh !! Tragic. Shocking. Musa bhai no more?? RIPNarendraJha."

Actor Sonu Sood tweeted, "That's so sad. He was a lovely human being. May his soul rest in peace."

Director Hansal Mehta tweeted, "What a shocker! Narendra Jha? This profession is truly a killer."

Cine & TV Artists Association also condoled the actor's death.

"@CintaaOfficial expresses it's deepest condolence on the sudden demise of Shri #NarendraJha. May his soul Rest in Peace."

Producer Ekta Kapoor, who worked with Jha in "Ithihass", wrote, "From captain house to ithihass he was one of the first actors I worked with #RipNarendrajha.

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May 2,2020

Los Angeles, May 2: Pop diva Madonna has revealed that she has tested positive for the COVID-19 anitbodies.

The singer shared the news in the 14th edition of her “Quarantine Diary” on Instagram TV.

“Took a test the other day and I found out that I have the antibodies. So tomorrow I’m just going to go for a long drive in the car, and I’m gonna roll down the window and I’m gonna breathe in the COVID-19 air. Yup. I hope the sun is shining,” Madonna said.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US, antibody tests are used to determine whether or not a person has been exposed to COVID-19 by finding proteins the body produces to fight the virus.

However, the CDC has yet to confirm if the possession of antibodies is equal to immunity.

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July 18,2020

Mumbai, Jul 18: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan on Friday were shifted to a city hospital, almost a week after they were tested positive for COVID-19. Aishwarya, 46 and eight-year-old Aaradhya were diagnosed with coronavirus on Sunday, a day after the actor’s father-in-law, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and husband Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for the COVID-19.

The mother-daughter duo was self-quarantining at home till now.

“Both Aishwarya and Aaradhya were admitted to Nanavati hospital today. They are fine,” hospital source said.

Aishwarya needed medical attention, another insider said.

Amitabh, 77, and Abhishek, 44, both are already in the isolation ward of Nanavati hospital.

Since his diagnosis, Amitabh has been regularly updating his admires about his health on social media.

“In happy times, in times of illness, you our near and dear, our well wishers, our fans have ever given us unstinting love , affection care and prayer .. we express our bountiful gracious gratitude to you all .. in these circumstances hospital protocol, restrictive,” the screen icon tweeted on Friday evening.

According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), coronavirus cases in Mumbai rose to 98,979 with 1,228 new patients being reported on Friday.

Death toll due to the pandemic rose to 5,582 with 62 new fatalities being recorded.

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February 21,2020

Los Angeles, Feb 21: Nepalese-Australian actor Dichen Lachman has joined the cast of the third film in the Jurassic World franchise.

Lachman, best known for Netflix series Altered Carbon and TNT show Animal Kingdom, is the latest addition to the Colin Trevorrow-directed picture, reported Deadline.

Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment project will see Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles. Mamoudou Athie and DeWanda Wise are also part of the cast.

The movie marks the return of original Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.

Trevorrow has co-written the script of the new film with Emily Carmichael. He will also executive produce the film with Steven Spielberg.

Jurassic World 3 hits theatres on June 11, 2021.

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