Diya Jalao: Bollywood celebrities do their bit to combat Coronavirus

Chunky Panday and Ananya Panday with family participate in #9pm9minutes at their residence. Picture Courtesy: Pradeep Dhivar

The world is dealing with what is one of the most harmful and hazardous pandemics of all time- Coronavirus. And to combat the same, all the medical practitioners across the globe are fighting day and night and trying their best to save the patients that have been tested positive. To support and cheer them, the Prime Minister asked all of us to come together and clap and cheer for their bravery and laud the unsung heroes of the world.

Nearly all the Bollywood celebrities came out and did their bit. And now, Mr. Modi has asked us to light a Diya and switch off all the lights for nine minutes at 9 pm. And they did their bit again. They have already extended their support to this initiative on their Instagram and Twitter and now have shared some posts where they could be seen doing what he has asked us to do.

First in line was Akshay Kumar, who wrote that it was time to stand together and fight this dark phase, have a look right here:

Gauri Khan shared an adorable video where we could see her youngest son AbRam Khan lighting the Diyas and it's a must-watch, take a look right here:

Kriti Sanon also shared a picture holding a candle and said it's always a good time to pray, have a look right here:

Katrina Kaif also took to her Instagram account shared a stunning picture and even more beautiful was her caption, take a look right here:

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also shared some beautiful pictures and came forward for the initiative, have a look at her post right here:

Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram account and posted a lovely picture with her hubby Ranveer Singh that you just cannot miss, take a look right here:

Also in this list is Kangana Ranaut, who not only shared a video with her family, but also had a beautiful caption to describe the occasion, have a look right here:

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