The novel coronavirus outbreak in the country may have brought the ever-bustling film industry to a halt but it hasn't stopped Bollywood celebrities from utilising their massive online influence to entertain their followers as well as engage them in fitness, dance and yoga routines.
According to the Health Ministry, the coronavirus cases in India rose to 258 on Saturday after 35 fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country.
As government encourages more social distancing, people from the film fraternity are finding ways to connect to people and ensure their self isolation isn't wasted.
On Sunday, actor Shilpa Shetty will hold a special live fitness session across digital platforms for people to follow from home.
"In times like these, it's important to stay fit, active, and healthy. Join me on Sunday, 22nd March at 4:00 pm IST as I go LIVE on Instagram-Facebook-Helo (@theshilpashetty) and on the @ShilpaShettyApp to show you some beneficial and helpful yoga asanas.
"You can watch, learn, and practice it from the comfort of your homes. Remember, staying indoors shouldn't be an excuse for deviating from your fitness routine," the actor wrote in an Instagram post.
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Online yoga and fitness programs are picking up steam, with many celebrities pitching in.
On Saturday, actor Tamannah Bhatia went live with Diva Yoga, a studio part of a larger yoga ecosystem called SARVA, where she participated in a one hour virtual yoga class, to encourage people to pursue their fitness goals.
Malaika Arora, co-founder of the yoga studio, told PTI that as the world fights a public health crisis, "we must do our best to stay calm and safe."
"Full marks and respect for actors who are sending the self tapes because audition process takes a lot of efforts and to do that alone, without any help in isolation, without cues, it's commendable."
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