Akshay Kumar posted an angry video seeing how people have been roaming around despite the announcement of lockdown by PM Narendra Modi, while Amitabh Bachchan pleaded with folded hands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed India a night back. He asked the Indians to stay in home quarantine for another 21 days, thus announcing the 21-day lockdown for India, something which has gone down in history as India's highest lockdown period.
The last time the PM tried to put India under lockdown for a day (Janata curfew), the people still left their homes and were punished by the police officers when caught doing so. Seeing the same, Akshay Kumar got furious about Indians not following the lockdown given by PM Modi and posted a video on the same.
Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, shared a photo of him with folded hands and pleaded for the people to follow the lockdown. He went on to mention that it would help India prevent coronavirus for a longer period of time.
Take a look:
1. Akshay Kumar furious over people leaving
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Akshay Kumar posted a video in which he was angry about people leaving their homes despite the announcement of a lockdown by PM Narendra Modi. In that, Akshay apologized if he got rude, and then went on to lash the people, asking what do they not understand about lockdown.
2. Akshay Kumar's message on social distancing before
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Akshay Kumar had posted a video on social distancing even before. He was heard saying, "I am in home-isolation and am hoping even all of you are. If you are outside, I'm hoping it is for an extremely important work. It is very crucial to ask ourselves one question which is, is it necessary for me to go out? Is it safe for me and people around me if I go out? You would be wondering why am I asking so many questions. Let me tell you. People who have just came back from travelling and have been tested positive at the airport, are being sent for quarantine. They are explained to keep social distance for two whole weeks as a precaution not only for you but also for the people around you."
"Believe it or not, despite the home-quarantined stamp, some of these people are not only still travelling in the cities but also throughout India. They have been attending weddings, going on vacations, gathering at places and partying. What kind of a mentality is this, what do you not understand? Sir/madam, coronavirus is not on a vacation. It is working day-and-night overtime. It is leading the race. But the race is pending, nobody has won yet. We can and will win this race," he added.
Akshay further pleaded, "If you are trying to be part of the race then do not prove doctors, nurses and government servants wrong in trying to cure people. This is the first race in the world in which the runner who stops would win and that too not alone, but helping everyone else win. This is a race where everyone would either win or lose. BMC calls this stamp 'badge of honour'. This is because you won't be saving your own self but many others. People who save lives should be honoured. So please don't dishonour this. It is just a matter of few weeks till things go back to normal. Somebody was thinking right when they said, 'Jaan Hai Toh Jahaan Hai'. Think and understand."
For the first time in life, the winner will be the one who will stay put! This is a race, one which will save us...Say yes to #SocialDistancing please #BreakCorona #TogetherAtHome @mybmc pic.twitter.com/fPIW8UvW13
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 20, 2020
3. Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan laud heroes
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Akshay Kumar along with his 'neighbour' Hrithik Roshan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala came out on Juhu Beach during Janata Curfew and applauded for the social heroes, including Brihanmumbai Corportation (BMC) and Mumbai Police.
4. Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan part of video where Bollywood talks about combating coronavirus
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Maharashtra CM along with Rohit Shetty Picturez created a video with Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Ranveer Singh, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar. The video featured tips on how to combat coronavirus. While Amitabh Bachchan kept his message straight and simple saying, "Do not panic. Stay aware and cautious," Akshay Kumar concluded the video stating, "If every citizen would take the rules into consideration and co-operate, we can surely keep this danger away for as long as possible. Stay healthy and cautious."
Let us all come together & win this #WarAgainstVirus
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) March 20, 2020
Thank you @RSPicturez & all the artists for this pic.twitter.com/oqBKZm7TcZ
5. Amitabh Bachchan urges people to follow the lockdown
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After PM Modi once again addressed the nation to follow the 21-day lockdown, Amitabh Bachchan urged people to listen to the Prime Minister to avoid harm through coronavirus.
6. Bachchan family also lauded heroes
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Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Aaradhya Bachchan were seen at their bungalow's balcony, rooting for the heroes at 5 pm on the day of Janata curfew i.e. on Sunday.
