Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema, has tested positive for COVID-19. The 77-years-old actor himself shared this news on his official Twitter account on Saturday night. "I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !" - Amitabh posted from his verified Twitter account. He was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai where he was accompanied by his son Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday night. Known for his 'angry young man' avatars in films like 'Don', ‘Coolie’ and ‘Zanjeer’ - the celebrated actor was previously admitted to a hospital for his recurring liver problem - which according to reports, damaged 75 percent of his liver.  Additionally, the actor contracted Hepatitis B virus in 1982 while undergoing treatment for a near-fatal accident on the sets of his film 'Coolie'. Bachchan was last seen in director Shoojit Sircar’s film 'Gulabo Sitabo', starring alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. The film premiered on an OTT platform after the coronavirus pandemic-induced nationwide lockdown prevented it from getting released in cinema halls. His upcoming projects include Ayan Mukerji directed film 'Brahmastra' alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and a possible comeback on his popular television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Often called as 'Big B' among his fans and peers, Amitabh Bachchan is known for maintaining sound health and disciplined lifestyle among Bollywood celebrities. He was seen to actively aware people in television and social media platforms since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and helped many nationals during the crisis.    Source: UNB Read In Bangla Version AH

Renowned Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died at a hospital in Mumbai.   The 67-year-old fought a long battle with cancer, reports ND TV.   Rishi Kapoor belonged to a film dynasty that spans several generations. His father Raj Kapoor was among India's most revered actors and filmmakers. His brother Randhir Kapoor told news agency PTI on Wednesday the actor had been taken to hospital. "He’s suffering from cancer and he has some breathing problem," Randhir said.   Rishi’s death comes a day after the passing away of Irrfan Khan.   "He's gone. Rishi Kapoor, gone, just passed away. I am destroyed," his longtime friend Amitabh Bachchan tweeted. Rishi Kapoor, known for his work in films like Bobby and Chandni, was treated in New York for cancer.   He is survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir and daughter Riddhima. Source: UNB AH

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been jailed for five years in the blackbuck shooting case. On behalf of the Jodhpur court, Salman Khan was convicted on Thursday in the case of Wildlife Preservation Act 9. The court has acquitted four other accused Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Nilam. Meanwhile, Salman's lawyer has appealed to the court to reduce the sentence. A news report from the Indian news media, G-News, said that Salman could be sent to Rajasthan Central Jail. The verdict of the case has been given on Thursday after over 19 years. In 2015, the Bombay High Court overturned his conviction in a hit-and-run case in which he was accused of running over a group of people sleeping on a city sidewalk, killing one and injuring four. Khan has churned out a series of blockbuster hits in the last few years. Some of his releases in 2017 were big-ticket films that pulled in billions of rupees at the box-office. FU

Bollywood actress Sridevi passed away in her hotel room in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, at 11pm on Saturday, a source in the Indian Consulate in Dubai revealed. Reports Khaleej Times. She reportedly had a fainting spell in her bathroom and was immediately rushed to Rashid Hospital in Dubai. The hotel, however, refused to comment on the matter and an employee stated that it is under police investigation. Sources in the Indian Consulate said that she was brought dead to the hospital. The Dubai Police officials have told Khaleej Times that the Indian actor's death was caused due to drowning in her room apartment 2201 Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel after losing consciousness. The case has been referred to the Dubai public prosecution for further investigation. Dubai Police in a tweet confirmed that the cause of actress Sridevi's death as accidental drowning. They posted a series of updates on the same.   Sources in the police department and an exclusively obtained copy of Sridevi's death certificate has confirmed that her cause of death is accidental drowning. The late actor did not suffer a cardiac arrest. However, early reports also suggest that she lost her balance and fell into the tub.  This information has now been confirmed by official sources. Her body will soon be moved to the Al Muhaisana embalming unit and will be repatriated to Mumbai, India at the earliest. The police will release the official forensic report and details to the family. Sridevi went to Dubai to attend the reception program of her sister in law’s son Mohit Marwar’s marriage ceremony. She was accompanied by husband Bony Kapoor and daughter Khushi. Following her death the whole India expressed mourn including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all the stars. Sridevi acted in different commercially successful films such as Tofa, Mister India, Nagina, Sadma, Balidan, Khuda Gawa, Chalbaaz and Chadni. She also acted in films in India based on different languages. AH