Life may have come to a standstill amid the coronavirus outbreak for many, but our celebs and politicians are showing us how to combat the global pandemic and make the most of the quarantine period. From Urvi Shetty posing for selfies to Supriya Sule using namaste to maintain social distance; from Nusrat Jahan painting to Milind Deora's witty memes, here's how Mumbai celebrities and politicians are staying safe.
Updated On: 2020-03-20 09:30 AM IST
Mimi Chakraborty: Amid the coronavirus scare, many celebrities and politicians, who have isolated themselves and decided to stay at home, took to Twitter to share how they are spending their 'quarantine' time. In this picture, Mimi Chakraborty showed her fans why it is important to wear a face mask in order to fight coronavirus. Mimi, who just returned from her trip to London has been home quarantined for 14 days.
Mimi shared this adorable picture of her mother Tapashi Chakraborty taking precautions. While sharing the picture, Mimi urged her fans to wash their hands, and avoid eating food on streets. While requesting her followers to stay away from people sneezing and coughing, Mimi also asked them to carry hand sanitisers in their bags and pockets.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty holds her face mask in her hand as she drinks water during her shoot in London.
Akanksha Khatri: Masterchef India Season 6 contestant Akanksha Khatri shared this picture from her travel diary. In the picture, Akanksha can be seen donning a black face mask as she travelled amid the coronavirus outbreak. While sharing the post, the chef asked her followers to not allow anyone to judge them for using sanitiser too many times or for not shaking hands with them. She even urged them to wear a face mask and be safe wherever they are.
Ananya Birla: Singing sensation Ananya Birla seems to be making the most of her quarantine time. The 25-year-old singer shared a bold and fearless picture after she had a really long productive day at home. Ananya shared another video, where the Birla scion was seen making tunes on the spot.
Ananya shared this hot and happening picture where the singing sensation can be seen brushing her teeth with a pet dog in her hands. Ananya captioned this one: Stay hygienic and spread love!
Nusrat Jahan: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan, who is enjoying her self-isolation shared a post where the new age political leader said that she wanted to go on a vacation with her husband Nikhil Jain. But knowing that the world has been gripped with coronavirus fear, Nusrat said that she is hoping the coronavirus chapter ends soon. Nusrat urged her fans to 'Be safe.. Be alert... take precautions..!'
Showing how one should spend 'me' time in isolation, Nusrat shared a video where the Basirhat MP was seen enjoying painting and spending quality time with her husband Nikhil Jain. Nusrat also shared a video where she taught her followers how to wash hands and save water at the same time.
In photo: Sheetal Mafatlal donned a face mask and gloves in order to keep herself safe amidst the coronavirus fear.
Supriya Sule: NCP leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule took to Twitter to show her fans how she is maintaining social distance from people. Asking her followers to keep their home safe, Supriya shared a picture with her fellow colleagues in the Parliament. In the picture, Supriya can be seen maintaining social distance and greeting her colleagues with a namaste.
The NCP leader also informed netizens that 'Social Distancing is need of hour!' She said that her team in Pune and Delhi will be working from home amidst the coronavirus fear. Supriya also shared tips on how to keep one's office safe and be socially responsible!
Natasha Poonawalla: Philanthropist Natasha Poonawalla shared a heartwarming post where she said that prevention is better than cure. The 38-year-old Mumbai socialite took precautions by opting for organic juices and oil. For her morning breakfast, Natasha opted for green juice and Bromelain for lung health and oil of oregano. Natasha said that it's all about building immunity and staying strong during the tough times. She also urged her fans to stay safe and healthy.
In photo: Natasha Poonawalla's organic recipe to stay strong and build immunity amidst COVID-19 outbreak.
Natasha Gandhi: Staying at home is the best way to bond with one's family and loved ones. MasterChef India Season 6 contestant and Mumbai chef Natasha Gandhi seems to have taken the suggestion seriously. Natasha shared an adorable picture with her friend and showed us her witty side amidst the coronavirus scare. While sharing the picture, Natasha wrote: Will you be my quarantine? Natasha ended her post with the hashtag, Your vacation can wait, stay at home and This too shall pass.
Urvi Shetty: Mumbai model Urvi Shetty seems to have cracked the myth on how to spend time in isolation. The 23-year-old model shared a selfie of herself with her fans and urged them to stay safe. Urvi shared another post as her Insta story where she can be seen donning a face mask as she joins several others to fight the contagious pandemic.
In photo: Urvi Shetty shows her fans how to stay safe and healthy by opting for a face mask.
Milind Deora: Congress leader and former MP Milind Deora also took to Instagram to make the atmosphere light amidst the coronavirus scare. Milind shared a meme which read: April fools day is cancelled this year because no made up prank could match the unbelievable shit going on in the world right now.
