Amidst COVID-19 panic bollywood sends Gudi Padwa wishes

Bollywood stars took to social media to wish fans on the festive day. At the same time, celebrities did not forget to remind citizens to stay at home during the 21-day lockdown period. Sharing a photo of himself celebrating the festival, Varun Dhawan tweeted: "#GudiPadwa love u guys #lockdown."

Taking to Twitter, Diana Penty shared: "Today marks the beginning of a new year. Here's hoping it gives the world the new beginning it needs. Happy #GudiPadwa and #Ugadi to everyone! Please stay home and help save lives."

The actress shared a picture collage featuring mother Shivangi Kolhapure and grandmother Anupama Kolhapure - all 3 generations decked in sarees and traditional Marathi ornaments. adhuri Dixit tweeted in Marathi, wishing fans a happy Gudi Padwa while urging them to stay at home. She posted on insta in Marathi, wishing fans a happy Gudi Padwa while urging them to stay at home.

Shilpa Shetty also shared a video on Twitter to wish her fans and urge them to stay at home during the 21 days lockdown. She wrote: "Wishing you all a very Happy Gudi Padwa and a Happy Navratri!

Riteish Deshmukh shared a video on Instagram where he can be seen tying a red turban around his head as a traditional ritual and said in Marathi: "Wishing everyone a very happy Gudi Padwa. Please stay at home and stay healthy."

Mouni Roy wrote on Instagram: "Jaan hai toh jahaan hai. 1st day of Navratri. Happy Guri parwa. 1st day of the 21day lockdown. Let's do it together, with honesty #pray #love #meditate #eat #love #sleep #Homebound."

Urmila also shared on her Instagram: Happy Gudi Padwaa 🙏🏼❤️ Gudi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house. My prayers for health n well being of all of you on this auspicious day. Needless to say Stay Home to Stay Safe all you lovely people 💖💖💖 .