Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Ajay Devgn Support Janta Curfew

By News Helpline – 20th March 2020

Bollywood stars including Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn praised PM Narendra Modi's speech and requested their fans to be part of 'Janta Curfew'. PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Thursday (March 19) and made a fervent appeal to the citizens to observe ‘Janta Curfew’ on March 22 from 7am to 9pm to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.

PM urged the people to face the Coronavirus pandemic with restraint and asked them to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by COVID-19.

Several Bollywood celebs including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Shilpa Shetty were quick to spread PM Modi’s message on ‘Janta Curfew’ on social media.

Akshay Kumar tweeted, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing.”

Even Tanhajii actor Ajay Devgn through Twitter urged his fans to adhere to the 'Janta Curfew' on March 22. He wrote, "Fellow Indians, Namaskar A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe @PMOIndia @narendramodi #JantaCurfew

Shilpa Shetty sharing the video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind,"

Earlier, the drastic step such as the closure of cinema halls, gyms, swimming pools and malls in Mumbai, and other cities was taken by the Maharashtra government to curb the spread of coronavirus. The government also stated that Wherever possible, companies should allow employees to work from home in view of coronavirus threat.

As per the reports, India is among the top 30 countries at "high-risk" from the spread of the deadly coronavirus.