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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.

9 PM, 9 minutes LIVE: Kangana, Kartik, Akshay Kumar to Anushka, stars light diyas to mark solidarity 9 PM, 9 minutes LIVE: Kangana, Kartik, Akshay Kumar to Anushka, stars light diyas to mark solidarity 

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:

  • 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."

  • 11:22 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    See how Rajinikanth spent his 9 minutes

    Rajinikanth tweeted, "#StayHomeStaySafe #Solidarity #Unity #IndiaFightsCoronavirus."

  • 11:20 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    Here's how Dharmendra spent his 9 minutes

  • 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."

  • 11:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    Sonam Kapoor slams people bursting crackers

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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!"

  • 9:58 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shares picture with Abhishek and Aaradhya

  • 9:53 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    Kartik Aaryan also tried to spread positivity

    Sharing a picture, Kartik wrote, "Together, Everything is Possible."

  • 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!"

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • 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.."

  • 9:29 PM (IST) Posted by Shriya Bhasin

    Rangoli Chandel is proud of India

    Sharing a video on Twitter, Rangoli wrote, "Bharat meri jaan."

  • 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."

  • 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!"

  • 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."

  • 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!!"

  • 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."

  • 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: