Millions of Indian are observing a Janta Curfew today (March 22, 2020), which came into effect from 7:00 am and will last till 9:00 pm after PM Narendra Modi’s decision for social distancing to prevent the spread of highly contagious coronavirus.
The Janta Curfew was a huge success as not only common people but also celebrities came together to cheer for the people who have been relentlessly working to curb Coronavirus. Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Adnan Sami, Amitabh Bachchan, Neha Dhupia, Kaira Advani and others stepped out on their balconies and cheered for the heroes of Coronavirus outbreak in India.
Here’s how Bollywood celebs ring bell during Janta Curfew
Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh
Amitabh Bachchan
Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami also took to Twitter and shared a video of himself staying at his balcony and clapping. He wrote on Twitter, “OMG!!!!!!!!! The greatest ‘Goosebump’ moment… I’ve never experienced this EVER!
From d dead silence, the air was filled wt applause 4 our heroes- The Doctors, Nurses, Police & all who r risking their lives 4 us..WE SALUTE YOU!
Kaira Advani
Like other actors, Kiara Advani also shared a video of herself clapping and thanking all those in essential services continuing to work amidst the Coronavirus outbreak in India.
Hema Malini
Raveena Tandon
Karan Johar
Neha Dhupia
According to reports, the total number of Coronavirus cases in India has risen to 341 and five of the 10 people who were tested positive for the COVID-19 in Maharashtra on Sunday got the infection through local transmission, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.
Minutes before the historical ‘Janata Curfew’ came into effect on March 22, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said that day-long lockdown for millions of Indians would ‘add tremendous strength to the fight” against coronavirus or COVID-19.
“In a few minutes from now, the #JantaCurfew commences. Let us all be a part of this curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19 menace. The steps we take now will help in the times to come,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.