Akshay Kumar sends out positive message on Covid-19 in new short film

Bollywood actor encourages people to step out while taking the necessary precautions.

Akshay Kumar is among a host of Bollywood stars who have been in the forefront of spreading awareness about coronavirus. The actor has now come up with a short movie that encourages people to 'move on with their lives' while taking all the necessary precautions.

As #IndiaFightsCorona,a short film from me to you about getting back to work but only when ur city/state officials advise you to do so.And don't forget to do it safely!??? India,????? ???? ???????,???? ?????? ?? ???l #SwachhBharatSwasthBharat@narendramodi @PMOIndia @swachhbharat pic.twitter.com/HFJ1OswoOl
- Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 4, 2020

The one-and-a-half minute movie, directed by R. Balki who hemmed Akshay's Padman and Mission Mangal, was released on the official Twitter handle of the Press Information Bureau (PIB)
"Our battle with #COVID19 is not over, but we will not be afraid of the virus. We will take all precautions and we are going to move on with our lives," tweeted PIB while sharing the short movie.
In the video, Kumar is seen in a rural setting, wearing a mask and talking to a neighbour. He tells the senior citizen not be be scared of Covid-19 and how to safeguard oneself from the virus. He stresses on the importance of wearing masks, maintaining social distancing of at least 2 metres, while encouraging the man to step out for work as rules are being relaxed.
He signs off the video by reminding people to wear masks before stepping out, saying that if one takes the necessary precautions, catching the virus is unlikely.
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