With India at a standstill following the announcement of nationwide shutdown, many Bollywood celebrities are using the time to virtually visit with family and friends. Actor R Madhavan, however, is using the self isolation time differently, by growing a beard.
A social media user shared a meme of Madhavan on Wednesday that shows him with a thick beard after 21 days in quarantine.
Taking the meme sportingly, the actor took it as a challenge and wrote, “Ha ha ha .. Manzoor hai.. desh aur Maanav hith mein -Manzoor hai (I accept, for the welfare of the country and humanity. I accept)”.
Hollywood star Jim Carrey posted a selfie in which he can be seen clean-shaven before taking on the challenge.
“Day 1. I’m growing a beard until we all go back to work. I’ll post reg pics so you can marvel at the miracle of my meaningless transformation. Normally, I try to stay on the cutting edge of entertainment. Now I shall conquer the uncutting edge. Please join me. #letsgrowtogether,” he wrote.
Carrey’s fans have joined the challenge.
The government of India announced a lockdown in the country as a preventive measure to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly requesting that people stay indoors and maintain social distancing for at least 21 days.