9 PM, 9 minutes UPDATES: Kangana, Kartik, Akshay Kumar to Anushka, stars light diyas to mark solidarity
PM Modi initiated the 'diya jalaye' campaign and appealed to switch off lights for 9 minutes at 9 pm on Sunday (April 5, today). Look how Kangana Ranaut, Ritiesh Deshmukh, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kapil Sharma, and other Bollywood and Television stars took part in the same with full dedication.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a 21-day complete lockdown asked everyone to come in the balconies to clap for the real coronavirus heroes fighting against the pandemic. And in his latest address to the nation bought another task for everyone to come together and light the lamps, mobile flashlights, torches or diyas outside of their houses for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 5, Sunday. Further, he asked everyone to switch off all the lights in the house during this time to mark solidarity in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. He got support from many Bollywood celebrities who took to social media to appreciate this new initiative and asked everyone to follow the same. Well now when the day is finally here, let's have a look at how many Bollywood and Television celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut, Riteish Deshmukh, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Grover, Rangoli Chandel, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Kamya Panjabi, Kapil Sharma, and other others participated in the act with full enthusiasm and positivity and also posted the same on various social media platforms.
Live updates : 9 PM, 9 minutes HIGHLIGHTS:
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April 05, 2020 11:48 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Shilpa Shetty did it too
Sharing the video of the same, Shilpa wrote, "#9baje9minute .. we did it.. Hope you did too. Sending everyone, love , light and gratitude.
Thankyou @narendramodi ji for lighting up our lives with positivity and strength with suggestions this gesture We will overcome this.... Together #proudindian #grace #strength #positivity #together #everythingwillbealright #standtogether." -
April 05, 2020 11:22 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
See how Rajinikanth spent his 9 minutes
Rajinikanth tweeted, "#StayHomeStaySafe #Solidarity #Unity #IndiaFightsCoronavirus."
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April 05, 2020 11:20 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Here's how Dharmendra spent his 9 minutes
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April 05, 2020 11:19 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Randeep Hooda looks for a ray of hope
Randeep Hooda tweeted, "When darkness seems to engulf, always look for that ray of hope! #9बजे9मिनट #IndiaFightsCorona."
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April 05, 2020 11:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Sonam Kapoor slams people bursting crackers
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April 05, 2020 11:05 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Sunny Leone spreads love
Sharing her picture, Sunny wrote, "Locked down!! Lots of love to all the people and healthcare professionals who are facing this virus head-on!! Xoxo."
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April 05, 2020 10:57 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Hema Malini shared pictures lighting candles
Captioning the same, Dream Girl wrote, "असतो मा सदगमय ॥ तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ॥ मृत्योर्मामृतम् गमय ॥As our Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji urged citizens of India to light candles and show solidarity towards people who are relentlessly working for us and fighting against #Coronavirus. My daughter Esha and son in law Bharat joined me in lighting diyas and candles. Together lets fight the situation. Stay strong. Stay safe. Jai Hind. #9baje9minute #9minutesforindia."
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April 05, 2020 10:52 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Arjun Kapoor hopes for positivity
Arjun wrote, "The darkest nights produce the brightest stars. Together, we shall overcome !!! #9MinutesForIndia."
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April 05, 2020 10:51 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Shraddha Kapoor asked everyone to stay safe
Shraddha wrote, "Within you is the light of a thousand suns ~ Robert Adams #StayHomeStaySafe #InThisTogether."
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April 05, 2020 10:41 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Anupam Kher prayed to the almighty
Sharing a video, Anupam Kher wrote, "O Almighty!! Let this symbolic gesture of 1.3 Billion Indians lighting lamps or candles heal the entire world. Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for suggesting this."
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April 05, 2020 10:27 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Katrina Kaif wished for the wellness of everyone
Sharing pictures with candles, the Sooryavanshi star wrote, "“May it be a light to u in dark places when all other lights go out “ (LOTR )..... #9baje9minute #staysafe #stayhome #togetherwearestronger."
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April 05, 2020 10:14 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Madhuri Dixit prayed for the wellness of everyone to Lord Krishna
Sharing a video, the Dhak Dhak girl wrote, "Let us pray to lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, to give us strength to destroy the enemy of humanity. Stay strong, stay postive. We will overcome this together! #9Baje9Minute."
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April 05, 2020 10:11 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Kriti Sanon prayed for the good times
Sharing her picture, the actress wrote, "Because it’s always a good time to pray.. For love, health and happiness.. #weareinthistogether #LetThereBeLight."
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April 05, 2020 10:10 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Gauri Khan shared video of AbRam lighting a diya
Along with the adorable video, Gauri wrote, "9 pm .. Lego Dia @Cogsnitisheth."
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April 05, 2020 10:09 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Raveena Tandon also lighted a diya of hope
Raveena captioned the same, "Lighting a Diya of hope,prayer and To stand in solidarity with our people,to honour our medical workers,forces.With you in this endeavour honourable PM @narendramodi."
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April 05, 2020 10:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Shweta Nanda shares pictures of father Amitabh Bachchan
Captioning those she wrote, "Papa (in lieu of Alexa) please switch on the moon xx."
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April 05, 2020 10:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Vicky Kaushal's josh was also high at the moment
Vicky shared a picture on Instagram and wrote, "To unity. To togetherness. To us!"
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April 05, 2020 9:58 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shares picture with Abhishek and Aaradhya
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April 05, 2020 9:53 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Kartik Aaryan also tried to spread positivity
Sharing a picture, Kartik wrote, "Together, Everything is Possible."
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April 05, 2020 9:50 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Sunil Grover also shared his light of hope
Sharing a picture of the diya, Sunil Grover lighted, he wrote alongside, "Light of belief, hope and unity. Jai Hind!"
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April 05, 2020 9:47 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
'RanDeep' also had their candle-lighting moment tonight
Ranveer Singh shared Deepika Padukone's story and wrote, "Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone for #9pm9minutes."
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April 05, 2020 9:45 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Anushka-Virat also share their diya lighting moment
Anushka captioned the image she shared on Instagram, "I light a diya everyday for many years now. And as I light the diya I seek guidance, asking for the darkness in me to be dispelled. For many days since the turn of the recent events across the world, I have prayed to God to end the suffering of so many who are losing their lives without their families beside them, for the less-fortunate and the needy whose lives have turned upside down completely, for all the healthcare professionals who are working tirelessly & bravely to protect the lives of other beings, for those who are uncertain about their jobs and future. So tonight, I prayed extra for everyone and I lit diyas with the whole of India and we all prayed for each other. Prayers never go in vain."
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April 05, 2020 9:40 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Akshay Kumar lights the candle
Khiladi Akshay Kumar shared picture of himself with a candle and wrote, "Together we stand and together we will come out of this dark phase. Till then stay strong, stay safe #9Baje9Minute."
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April 05, 2020 9:38 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Alia Bhatt shared a sweet story and shared a picture
Taking to Instagram, Alia wrote, "When I was younger I would kiss my dad on his forehead before going off to school and after every kiss he would say “ Aaaaaah .. light aa gayi “I might have not fully understood what it meant back then.. but because of his response I understood that light has wayyyyyy more depth than just illuminating our lives.Light means so much. It’s hope, beauty, strength.. today it was unity.. But no matter where we are and what we are going through we must always try and keep the light within us alive."
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April 05, 2020 9:31 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Lata Mangeshkar shares picture lighting a lamp
Lata Mangeshkar shared a picture of herself lighting a lamp and wrote, " नमस्कार. माननीय प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्रभाई मोदी जी के आवाहन पर आओ सब मिलकर दिया जलाए.."
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April 05, 2020 9:29 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Rangoli Chandel is proud of India
Sharing a video on Twitter, Rangoli wrote, "Bharat meri jaan."
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April 05, 2020 9:25 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Arjun Rampal shares selfie with wife lighting candle
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal along with the video wrote, "Candle light, evening with my girl...#stayathome #proudofyouall."
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April 05, 2020 8:10 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Karan Johar is also set for the night
KJo tweeted, "Following the vision of our Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi...I hope it’s lights off for everyone tonight at 9pm for 9 minutes #9PM9minute ! Let the light of a candle .. a Diya ...your cell phone light bring the light back into our lives! Folded hands stay safe!"
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April 05, 2020 7:50 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Kamya Panjabi is ready to light the lamp
Television actress Kamya Panjabi took to Instagram to share a picture of herself along with her husband Shalabh Dang with different types of candles all around. She captioned the image as, "Aaj Raat #9baje9minute Get Ready."
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April 05, 2020 7:48 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Anupam Kher's mother extends her support to PM Modi's appeal
Anupam Kher shared a video of her mother asking everyone to do the same. He wrote alongside, "She, like most mothers is a great admirer of our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji and promises to light a candle or a lamp tonight at 9pm for 9mins. She requests everybody else to do that. In return you will get her blessings!!"
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April 05, 2020 7:47 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Riteish Deshmukh reiterates PM Modi's appeal
Deshmukh tweeted, "Our Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji calls all of us to unite and spread the light of hope, positivity & solidarity. Remember it’s tonight at 9pm .. switch off the lights & light a diya. We are one. #9pm9minute #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #Covid_19 #Stayhomestaysafe."
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April 05, 2020 7:44 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Rangoli shares how Kangana is all set for 9 PM
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel who is quite active on social media shared how they are ready to light the lamps on their balconies tonight. She shared old pictures from the set her film Manikarnika. Have a look: