After singer Kanika Kapoor’s fifth test proved to be COVID – 19 negative and Bollywood was just beginning to heave a sigh of relief a new case causing concern has sprung up recently. The daughter of Karim Morani, producer of the hit film Chennai Express has tested positive for the dreaded disease. Shaza has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital and the other family members are practising self- isolation and will be tested for the novel coronavirus disease shortly.
It is learnt from industry sources that Karim Morani is a close friend of actor Shah Rukh Khan. His daughter Shaza had worked as an assistant director in films like “ Happy New Year “ and “ Always Kabhi Kabhi “ whereas father Morani has produced films like “ Ra.One “ “ Happy New Year “ “ Chennai Express” and “ Dilwale .“ While these films added to his popularity and name he also got a lot of negative publicity when in the past, his name was associated with certain scams.
Bollywood and other celebrities have been supporting the current 21 day lock down initiative by practising social distancing and staying confined to their homes. They have at the same time posting pictures, videos and messages on their social media to inspire and motivate millions of their fans.
The current Coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the lives and health of citizens all across the globe. With China as the epicentre at the beginning of the outbreak it spread its tentacles rather fast all across the globe. It hit Italy, Spain and other European countries very badly claiming a lot of fatalities. The epicentre of this deadly disease very soon spread to the USA. India too has seen a rise in positive COVID – 19 cases despite the lock- down .The world is hoping and praying that we see the passing over and end of this global pandemic soon!
