Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated the primary drive-in vaccination facility in Mumbai a number of days again. The facility administers COVID-19 vaccine doses to folks in their very own automobiles. Recently, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar acquired his first jab at the drive-in vaccination centre in Andheri. Since the actor shared the replace on his Twitter deal with, he has been dealing with flak on social media for utilizing the ability. Lately, the actor broke his silence and slammed the troll with a befitting reply.
On May 8, Farhan had up to date his followers about getting the primary jab utilizing drive-in facility by way of a submit on Twitter. Soon, he was trolled by folks for utilizing VIP entry, claiming the ability is reserved for senior residents and bodily challenged and he’s neither of the 2.
Among a number of others who questioned Farhan had been the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association (LOCA) and Ameet Satam,MLA from Andheri West.
“Thought the drive in was only for 60+ citizens. Did bmc open it for all age categories. Can anyone enlighten,” tweeted the LOCA, while MLA of Andheri West questioned BMC to clarify the criteria of vaccination at drive-ins that enabled the actor to get the jab.
Finally, the actor opened and responded to the tweets. “The drive in is for 45 + …now do something constructive for society with your time like losing your phone,” he snapped at the troll who called him a ‘VIP brat’ and criticised him for turning out for vaccination at the drive-in reserved for 60 plus citizens.
Got my first jab today via drive through at Andheri sports complex. Thank you to @mybmc & @MumbaiPolice for the streamlined system. To those waiting their turn, the process does take 2-3 hours (for now) so please be patient. Carry water & a snack, if need be. Stay safe. ✊🏽— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) May 8, 2021
The drive in is for 45 + .. now do something constructive for society with your time like losing your phone. https://t.co/zLgyhhtQIO— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) May 10, 2021
BMC has started the first-of-its-kind drive in vaccination centre at Kohinoor Parking Lot on JK Sawant Marg near Shivaji Park in Dadar (West) on May 4 to cater to senior citizens and specially-abled citizens. Later, it was open for open for 45 plus specially-abled for the second dose.
Meanwhile, Farhan’s upcoming flick Toofan which was earlier set to release on Amazon Prime on May 21 has been postponed. The movie directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak Kapur and Hussain Dalal in pivotal roles.
Lately, Farhan released the official statement of postponing his film on social media. He informed that in light of the severity of the situation, the makers have decided to postpone the release date of Toofan until the situation improves.
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