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Rishi Kapoor has some advice for Imran Khan regarding Covid-19 pandemic

"Pakistan PM should also advice his country to take adequate precautions," said Kapoor.

Updated 21 Mar, 2020

PM Imran Khan addressed his nation for the first time regarding COVID-19 on Tuesday earlier this week.

He asked Pakistanis to prepare for a coronavirus epidemic in the country but ruled out locking down cities to fight the disease. According to him, "there is no reason to worry."

Looks like Rishi Kapoor heard what our PM had to say and had a little suggestion for him.

Said the actor, "With all due respect, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan should also advice his country to take adequate precautions."

He went on to say, "People of Pakistan are also dear to us. Once we were one. We are concerned too. This is a global crisis. No ego matter this. We love you guys. Humanity zindabad!"

Imran Khan had indeed urged the nation to take precautions, discouraging large gatherings and encourage self-isolation for those coming from abroad. It is still nice to see Kapoor's message of love and unity in a time where the world is engulfed in a pandemic.

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Laila Mar 20, 2020 04:56pm

Adequate precautions and safety measures? Why? We have nothing to worry about. After all we are not part of the same planet, so we are safe in our bubble. It's the rest of the world's countries the need to to worry. We are an exceptional case. Our PM clearly knows his stuff.

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Liaq Khan Mar 20, 2020 05:03pm

We all Pakistanis love Indians too - Best Wishes to you all

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khalid Mar 20, 2020 05:03pm

Sound suggestion from a really nice man. Thank you, Rishi Kapoor. We love you too.

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Dr.Sadaf Mar 20, 2020 05:04pm

IK never said not to take precautions, self discipline is something that our nation lacks, an economically weak country cannot afford a total lockdown but a partial lockdown can be managed if the need arises, it is not so hard to understand the precautions to be adopted in individual basis, everything is not government responsibility.

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Sajad Ahmed Mar 20, 2020 05:17pm

Nyc one

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Sajad Ahmed Mar 20, 2020 05:18pm

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani Mar 20, 2020 05:45pm

Some people are opportunists and will try to seek cheap publicity through different means. Don't take notice of such personal views and follow professional advice issued by WHO and other renowned institutions. Be safe and take care of yourself and people around you!

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Cris Dan Mar 20, 2020 05:48pm

A beautiful message by Rishi Kapoor.

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Fastrack Mar 20, 2020 05:59pm

Oh please. Nobody has forgotten your hateful remarks against Pakistan before the world cup. Our PM is doing great.

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shahid Mar 20, 2020 07:03pm

This is the spirit we need between two nations. No body can go back and change the past on either side.Think positive and act positive from here. .Justice,freedom equality .Live and let live

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AK4PK Mar 20, 2020 07:21pm

Rishi, your advice is sincere, humanitarian and most welcome. We wish the world a quick and not so devastating a passage this menace of COVID-19 has unleashed upon us. Humanity needs to stand together at this trying time. Good to know your noble thoughts. Stay safe my friend.

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aaaa Mar 20, 2020 07:27pm

lol

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Dr Vikas Jamwal Mar 20, 2020 07:28pm

IK needs only 'debt free' advice.

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Naveed Mar 20, 2020 07:34pm

This should be taken very seriously as the virus is spreading very fast.

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HR Mar 20, 2020 07:38pm

Thank you Rishi for your message of love and concern. After Many precautions Lock down may be the next logical step if all what has been done does not bear fruit and defeat this pandemic.

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Haka Mar 20, 2020 07:52pm

Look who is talking? Rishi who?

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Majnu Mar 20, 2020 08:07pm

Looks like Mr.Kapoor has a lot of free time.

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Gulfraz Mar 20, 2020 09:08pm

What was the advice??

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Asif A. Shah Mar 20, 2020 10:09pm

Thank you for your concern for Pakistani people, Mr. Rishi Kapoor!

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Slave Nation Mar 20, 2020 10:22pm

is humdard Jushanda any good for this virus?

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ACEGIKtime Mar 20, 2020 10:36pm

Rishi Kapoor sir is correct. IK should do the the right thing at least once.

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jaredlee007 Mar 20, 2020 11:59pm

Rishi Kapoor only seeks attention. Who asked him to provide suggestions to PM IK? Please suggest your India govt. to end Kashmir lockdown.

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Reader Mar 21, 2020 12:03am

We should all share Rishi's noble sentiments. Not only were we one nation, Imran Khan is still a hero to millions of Indians.

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Ryan Burke Mar 21, 2020 01:52am

Good stuff

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aziz alam Mar 21, 2020 04:18am

Who is he to advise us !

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Sameer Mar 21, 2020 04:41am

for heaven's sake Rishi responded to Imran Khan's recommendation to ending the clamp down in Kashmir.

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Zak Mar 21, 2020 05:04am

IK a great world legend, Kapoor an unknown minion. Nothing more to say.

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Murad Mahal Mar 21, 2020 06:11am

Imran! Take Rishi's advise. It is healthy for entire Pakistan and nearby countries. It's time to take two step forward.

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Bala Mar 21, 2020 06:26am

Good advice. But it is for deaf ears so useless.

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AZAM AKBAR Mar 21, 2020 07:00am

Mr. Rishi Kapoor, Humanity Zindabad. Good slogan. Are you seeing Humanity Zindabad in Indian occupied Kashmir and Delhi? Are you seeing the genocide, massacre, lynching, torturing, killing, etc., of the Muslims in India and Kashmir? Send this slogan to Mr. Narendra Modi, Mr. Amit Shah, BJP, RSS, Shiv Sena, Hindutva, etc. Please don't teach Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, teach yours.

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Ramesh Mar 21, 2020 07:08am

I wonder what prompted a film celebrity to advise a PM of a country!

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Raja Parekh Mar 21, 2020 08:42am

Advice to people and leader who are not appreciative. Not needed.

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Richi Mar 21, 2020 08:44am

@Zak ,there is no such quality in Imran khan to be a great legend or to be a PM of a country. Truly he selected, not elected.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Mar 21, 2020 08:58am

Thank you Rishi bhai for your concern. Even actors in India are more informed and can impart great advice!

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Naweed Rashid Mar 21, 2020 09:01am

He should take care of his country instead telling us What to do?

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Huma n khan Mar 21, 2020 09:22am

Another feather in the cap of IK

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MKD Mar 21, 2020 09:49am

No value for Free advice. by the time they realise it will be late.

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Dan Mar 21, 2020 10:25am

@AZAM AKBAR right!

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Sriniwas Mar 21, 2020 10:29am

@Ramesh, because his forefathers were from Pakistan. And he does love the country.

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Aafiyat Nazar Mar 21, 2020 10:52am

Indeed a sane message

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Vivek Mar 21, 2020 11:45am

@AZAM AKBAR please look at your minority conditions first and then advise.

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Vivek Mar 21, 2020 11:46am

@Zak Really ??

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SAM UL INSAAN Mar 21, 2020 11:59am

@AZAM AKBAR Don't take his advice. Don't reciprocate any human gestures. Maybe that will make you immune from the virus.

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Junaid Ali Mar 21, 2020 12:00pm

Mr Rishi Kapoor no one asked for your advice and you’re doing this because you know tweeting about PM Imran khan will keep you in limelight for few days such is star power of PM Imran khan THE GREAT

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Zak Mar 21, 2020 02:19pm

@Ramesh 'I wonder what prompted a film celebrity to advise a PM of a country! His hollow ego, looking for attention.

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Zak Mar 21, 2020 02:22pm

@Murad Mahal Pakistan has taken 5 steps forward while India has taken 10 steps backward. India is a hopeless case.

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Khalil Mar 21, 2020 02:32pm

Grew up watching his films. A great human being too. Love you sir and lots of respect.

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Anujit Mar 21, 2020 04:30pm

@AZAM AKBAR Mr. Azam Akbar, We must not be critical to anything and everything...Rishi Kapoor whose family migrated from NWFP may feel some kind of affinity with that part of region or becomes nostalgic and wanted to convey a very simple message. We must not expect someone of his stature behave like a stateman or a politician. More over, he is one of the few who would raise sane voices on many issues, from time to time.

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Aliea Mar 21, 2020 06:27pm

Rishi who ?

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Uzms Mar 21, 2020 09:19pm

Thank you sir, for your loving message. It's much needed, our media is constantly updating us for all the precautions. You are one my favorite. Love you too

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N. Rahim Mar 22, 2020 03:14am

@Murad Mahal what was the advice?

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N. Rahim Mar 22, 2020 03:15am

@Vivek yes.

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Amitabha Roy Mar 22, 2020 05:54am

Hats off for your letter to Imran khan

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Salvo Mar 22, 2020 09:17am

@Zak what has the legend done for the world to take notice other than beg for alms!

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RAja Raman Mar 22, 2020 08:20pm

@Zak "IK a great world legend, Kapoor an unknown minion. Nothing more to say." Legend ?!? in what way ? In taking U turns ? Sky high praise doesn't change the image of incompetent IK.

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Amjad Mar 23, 2020 06:12am

Love from Pakistan!

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Shahzad Akbar Shaikh Mar 24, 2020 12:56am

Thank you Mr. Kapoor with lots of love from Pakistan.

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Vijay B. Mar 24, 2020 07:20am

May be it takes a blow of austerity and a common enemy to make our hearts become bigger and awaken the goodness that lies dormant within most humans. We in India wish nothing but the best to our Pakistani neighbors, and the rest of the world the very best of health and prosperity and the lest damage from this Corona virus, and I assume the same feelings are reciprocated towards us. Let us take this opportunity to forget our past enmities and hatred and start a new era of love and understanding

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Vijay B. Mar 24, 2020 08:24am

@Laila ??? " We are an exceptional case. Our PM clearly knows his stuff." In a very sarcastic frame of mind today aren't you?

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