Mohanlal to Dolly Parton: Global celebrities support COVID-19 vaccine and receive their jabs

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Mohanlal to Dolly Parton: Global celebrities support COVID-19 vaccine and receive their jabs

Several Hollywood and Bollywood stars are voicing their support to combat coronavirus

Published: January 17, 2021 16:40 Last updated: March 10, 2021 17:44 Bindu Rai, Entertainment Editor and Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor Features

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Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Paul McCartney — Even as the UAE announced on January 17 that it had achieved the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccine doses distribution for medically eligible groups, who meet all the requirements, celebrities around the world are lending their star power towards promoting the vaccines to combat the pandemic. Image Credit: IANS, Instagram.com/kanganaranaut, GN Archives

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Hussain Al Jassmi, popular Emirati musician — Emirati musician Hussain Al Jassmi announcing on Twitter this month that he got a jab of the vaccine. He posted on January 8: “Today, I received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. We thank Allah almighty for the blessing of the UAE. We thank Allah Almighty for having such a wise leadership that puts human being before anything else. Our country and our people are always at the top thanks to their thought, wisdom and support for our leadership. I am very proud of being part of this nation.” Image Credit: Twitter/@7sainaljassmi

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Shilpa Shirodkar — Nineties Bollywood star Shilpa Shirodkar found newfound fame after reportedly becoming the first Indian actress to get a COVID-19 vaccine, which she took in Dubai. Shirodkar, who is best known to act in films such as ‘Hum’, ‘Khuda Gawah’, ‘Kishen Kanhaiya’ and ‘Gopi Kishen’, found herself even trending on social media after she got a jab during the vaccine drive that is ongoing in Dubai. The actress, who currently lives in Dubai, posted a picture of herself in a mask, while revealing she had been vaccinated. “Vaccinated and safe! The new normal... here I come 2021. Thank you, UAE,” she posted on January 8. Image Credit: Instagram.com/shilpashirodkar73/

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TAB 200605 Amitabh Bachchan-1591356586278 — In Bollywood, celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan are also lauding India’s efforts to launch the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination programme. The veteran actor took to Twitter to write: “It was a proud moment when we made India polio free; it shall be just as proud a moment when we make India COVID-19 free #LargestVaccineDrive.” The actor battled COVID-19 himself, along with his son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aisharya Rai Bachchan and grandchild Aradhaya Bachchan. Image Credit: AFP

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Kangana Ranaut — Taking to Twitter, Kangana Ranaut shared the video of the AIIMS director getting a COVID-19 vaccine, as she posted: “Wonderful!! Can’t wait.” Image Credit: Instagram.com/kanganaranaut

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190127 nmimrat kaur — Taking to Twitter, Kangana Ranaut shared the video of the AIIMS director getting a COVID-19 vaccine, as she posted: “Wonderful!! Can’t wait.” Image Credit: IANS

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TAB 200523 Anupam Kher-1590226117904 — Veteran actor Anupam Kher thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government along with doctors and scientists for making this vaccination drive possible. His mother and brother also battled COVID-19 last year. Kher got the first dose of his COVID-19 vaccine on March 9 and even posted a video while getting the shot. “Done?! Veronicaji, you are a magician,” exclaimed Kher, 77, when the nurse smoothly administered the medicine. Image Credit: IANS

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190227 tusshar — Tusshar Kapoor also shared the video of AIIMS director getting a COVID vaccine shot and congratulated everyone, posting: “Mubarak ho [congratulations]....the world’s largest immunisation drive begins.” Image Credit: Supplied

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190521 vivek Oberoi — Bollywood star Vivek Anand Oberoi, who played Narendra Modi on screen, also tweeted, saying: “Corona pe waar, India hai taiyaar! [War on Corona, India is ready]. Mass vaccination against COVID-19 begins today. Many many congratulations to our doctors, scientists, healthcare workers and government of India.” Image Credit: IANS

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Priyanka Chopra — Sharing a tweet by UNICEF India, Priyanka Chopra Jonas tweeted: “Bravo India! Congratulations to Indian authorities, medical & health teams for starting off the massive Covid vaccination drive. Forever grateful to our frontline heroes who have been risking their lives this past year to save others.” Image Credit: Instagram.com/priyankachoprajonas

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20201207 top royals 12 — In England, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, also received their COVID-19 vaccinations on January 17. Buckingham Palace officials said in a statement that the 94-year-old monarch and Philip, 99, received their jabs. The injections were administered at Windsor Castle, where the queen and her husband have been spending their time during the lockdown in England. Image Credit: Reuters

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Ian McKellen gets the COVID-19 vaccine — British actor Ian McKellen said he was euphoric after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December and urged everyone who was offered the jab to accept it. The state-run National Health Service (NHS), which is running Britain’s mass COVID vaccination programme, posted several pictures of McKellen. Image Credit: twitter.com/NHSEngland

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TAB PAUL McCartney-1607933411597 — Days after McKellen, Beatles legend Paul McCartney gave Britain’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout a big shout out by vowing to be among the first global superstars to be inoculated. “The vaccine will get us out of this,” McCartney told The Sun in an interview. Image Credit: AFP

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190701 David Attenborough — Sir David Attenborough also confirmed he has taken the jab. The legendary 94-year-old nature broadcaster has officially been vaccinated. His representatives confirmed the news on January 12. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.2130331-2723587039 — British actress Kate Winslet also revealed her father has had the COVID-19 vaccination. The ‘Titanic’ actress has revealed her 81-year-old dad Roger Winslet has received his “first dose” of the vaccine, and she is relieved to know he has some protection against the respiratory illness. Speaking on the Marc Maron Podcast, she said: “My father has had his vaccination, he’s 81, that feels like a huge relief. He’s had his first dose. We will all just have to wait our turn.” Image Credit: AP

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Mohanlal jab 1-1615376320051 — Mohanlal, 60, is the latest Indian celebrity to get the COVID-19 jab. The South Indian superstar, know for films such as ‘Drishyam’ and ‘Odiyan’, got his jab in Kerala. “I take this opportunity to thank the Government of India, the companies which are producing the vaccine & the medical fraternity, including all hospitals, for their relentless assistance and cooperation shown towards the COVID Vaccination Drive,” he wrote on social media. Image Credit:

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TAB 210302 KAMALPIC-1614674077267 — South Indian actor Kamal Haasan got himself vaccinated against COVID-19 on March 2 in Chennai. “I was vaccinated against Coronavirus at Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Those who care — not only for themselves — but for others should have one too. Immunisation of the body is immediate, but vaccination against corruption next month. Get ready,” tweeted Haasan in Tamil along with a picture getting the injection. Image Credit: twitter.com/ikamalhaasan

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Dolly Parton 1-1614748977649 — Country music star Dolly Parton said she got a dose of her own medicine as she got her first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Last year, Parton donated $1 million (Dh3.7 million) to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which worked with drugmaker Moderna to develop one of the first coronavirus vaccines to be authorised in the United States. “Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine,” she sang in the tune of her hit song ‘Jolene’. “I’m begging of you please don’t hesitate.” Image Credit: via REUTERS

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Copy of People_Arnold_Schwarzenegger_24104.jpg-29fcb-1603517468619 — Actor Arnold Schwarzengger was in good spirits as he received his COVID-19 vaccine and even used a line from his movie for fun in his Twitter post. “Today was a good day. I have never been happier to wait in a line. If you’re eligible, join me and sign up to get your vaccine. Come with me if you want to live!” he wrote. The last line is, of course, from the movie ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’. Image Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

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David Guetta in Dubai: French DJ talks about performing in the pandemic — French DJ David Guetta, who is a Dubai resident, got his dose right here in the city. “I did the first shot already. I’m very happy. I feel very blessed to be in Dubai and be able to do it,” the 53-year-old star told Gulf News on February 3. According to a Reuters report, the DJ got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche

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