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.
Manoj Kumar was interacting with the media on Wednesday in Mumbai at a special screening of the film.
The marathon will be held in 500 cities across India on March 8 to mark International Women's Day.
Tiger, 28, a huge admirer of Hrithik, will collaborate with the 45-year-old actor for the first time in a yet-untitled Yash Raj Films' production.
Sonu Sood had to walk out of "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" owing to his professional commitment towards "Simmba".
Actress Ankita Lokhande says she chose "Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi" starring Kangana Ranaut because she wanted to do something which was acting and performance-oriented.
Actor Farhan Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Shaan among other performers will take the stage at the Lalkaar concert here on February 14, taking forward a message on women empowerment.