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Covid-19 effect: From Tejaswi Madivada to Renu Desai, here’s what celebs are doing at home during quarantine

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 20, 2020, 18:14 IST
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Covid-19 effect: From Tejaswi Madivada to Renu Desai, here’s what celebs are doing during quarantine

The government of India has asked to shut down malls, schools, theatres until March 31 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a Janatha Curfew on March 22 (Sunday) as well. Social distancing is being encouraged to curb Corona spread. On this note, here’s what some of the TV celebs are during the quarantine time.

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Tejaswi Madivada

Actress-turned-TV host Tejaswi Madivada of Local Gangs fame is finally doing some reading. In her recent Insta stories, Tejaswi shared pictures of her ‘reading time’ and how she is rushing into the balcony to save her book from the recent hail storm in Hyderabad. She has also shared a video wherein she can be seen indulging in one of her favourite pastime activities – dancing.

“What I am doing when quarantined, new favourite track from Takkar

Nira,” reads her post

(Photo: Instagram)

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Navdeep

The Adirindhi judge is ensuring that he doesn’t miss his workout time. He recently shared a selfie on his Insta stories, offering a sneak peek into his gym at home.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Prince Cecil

Here’s yet another fitness freak who is spending his quarantine phase in the most productive way. The former Bigg Boss Telugu season 1 contestant shared a video of him doing some rigorous pull ups and wrote,

“My kinda #quarantine #ironaddict #homegym #paradise #lovingit #motivationforlife #fitlife #covid_19 #stayput #quickadjustment #goalsaregold (sic).”

(Photo: Instagram)

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Adarsh Balakrishna

Adarsh Balakrishna of Bigg Boss Telugu fame, who is making plans to make the best use of the quarantine, shared the blueprint of a bungalow and quipped that he is ‘looking at the map for some weekend travel ideas’.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Niharika Konidela

The TV host-turned-actress is encouraging fans to watch her shows and webseries during the quarantine time. She will be seen in her father Nagababu’s Ugadi special entertainer ‘Babu Gari Intlo Butta Bhojanam’.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Himaja

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 fame Himaja feels the real Bigg Boss season starts when all the family members are locked up in the same house. Take a look at the picture.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Renu Desai

The filmmaker-TV personality took to Instagram to announce that she has cancelled all her meetings, gave a paid holiday to her drivers and house helps. She added that she is staying back at home and catching up with some reading and movies in the quarantine time. She also encouraged fans to stay indoors.

"Social distancing is an art that I have mastered since my birth and now I smile when I see everyone struggling to do something that comes effortlessly to me ☺️

Guys, please stay at home as much as possible and stop the spread of Covid-19 virus and listen to the medical professionals.

Take care. Be safe and healthy�� (sic)," reads her recent post.

(Photo: Instagram)

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