Noted actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu during a routine check-up for cough and cold. She is recuperating in the hospital.
However, she is using the time for productive pursuits. "Rarely, do I get a chance to lie back and introspect. This is an enforced break for me," said Shabana.
"I have not been in contact with any swine whatsoever. But I am in hospital recovering fast," she said.
The awardees for the year were announced on the eve of India's 70th Republic Day.
Actor-director Parmeet Sethi says he took a break from acting to focus on direction and writing.
Actor Rajvir Chauhan, who featured in the film "Uri: The Surgical Strike", says he loves to play a soldier.
Kartik Aaryan, who has entertained the audience with comedies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama series and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, on Thursday said he would like to move away from light-hearted films.
Kangana Ranaut was interacting with the media when she unveiled first look of Amrapali X Manikarnika jewellery collection on Wednesday in Mumbai.
Actress Swara Bhasker, who finds it strange that her beau Himanshu Sharma doesn't discuss his work with her, says it is very tough to call out patriarchy among one's own loved ones.