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Published 21:53 IST, April 20th 2020

From Salman Khan to Jaaved Jaaferi; Here are celebs who made news today

Here is a quick look at April 20, 2020's entertainment news wrap up. Stars such as Salman Khan and Alaya F were in the spotlight today.

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Today, on April 20, 2020, several celebs tried to spread positivity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some celebs were more concerned about recent events that shook the nation. From Salman Khan's new song to Tom Hanks interview about COVID-19, here are some of the stories from show biz that were trending today. 

Salman Khan releases new song 'Pyaar Karona'

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Salman Khan recently released the song, Pyaar Karona, on his official Youtube channel. The four-minute song is sung by Salman Khan himself. In the song, Salman Khan urges Indian citizens to stay positive, stand together, and love each other during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Bollywood stars Condemn Palghar Mob Lynching

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The recent Palghar Mob Lynching has truly sent shockwaves across the country. Netizens are baffled by this random act of violence and the Government of Maharashtra is trying its best to bring the culprits to justice. Even popular celebs, such as Anupam Kher and Faran Akhtar, have taken to social media to condemn the violent Palghar mob lynching incident.

Tom Hanks reveals that his wife had a 'tougher time' with COVID-19

Tom Hanks and his wife were infected by COVID-19 weeks ago after a trip to Australia. In a recent interview with a media portal, Tom Hanks revealed that his wife, Rita Wilson, suffered a lot more after infection due to her respiratory illness. He also added that Rita Wilson suffered from a much-higher fever and she also struggled with the medications' side-effects. 

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Jaaved Jaaferi to file a Defamation Case

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A few days ago, someone shared a fake tweet online that was attributed to Jaaved Jaaferi. Jaaved Jaaferi was enraged by this fake news tweet and slammed those who spread this fake message online. Recently, the actor shared a video of himself on social media, where he revealed that he was filing a defamation case against the one who shared the fake tweet. 

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Alaya F reveals her career plans after Jawaani Jaaneman

In a recent interview with a news agency, Alaya F revealed her career plans post-Jawaani Jaaneman. The actor stated that she wanted to do different films and shock people with her choices. She also revealed that she felt pressured to do even better for her next film. Alaya F has also prepared herself for bad reviews but she is also anticipating the positive feedback. 

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21:53 IST, April 20th 2020