Hema Malini urges fans to celebrate safe Janmashtami amid COVID-19

Ahead of Janmashtami, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini extended heartfelt greetings to her followers on social media and urged them to celebrate the day safely amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in the country will be marked this year on August 30.

New Delhi: Ahead of Janmashtami, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini extended heartfelt greetings to her followers on social media and urged them to celebrate the day safely amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in the country will be marked this year on August 30. The 'Sholay' actor took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "Janmashtami - time for a happy celebration of Krishna's birth to rid the world of potent evil. At Mathura, thousands have congregated to celebrate this event- such is the bhakti and fervour! My request is for all to be careful, wear masks and observe all rules. Please take care and be safe."