Updated March 14th, 2020 at 22:41 IST

Sonu Sood describes rising Coronavirus scepticism in Ghalib style couplet, netizens agree

Amid current frenzy of the novel Coronavirus, actor Sonu Sood explored his poetic talents and wrote a couplet on the fear and scepticism prevalent among people.

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Sonu Sood took to his social media handle to flaunt his poetic talents amid the lockdown imposed by the Government as a precaution for the growing Coronavirus scare. The Dabangg antagonist penned a rather hilarious couplet in the style of prominent Persian poet Ghalib highlighting the plight of every citizen around the world. He tweeted the lines which describe the fear and scepticism that is prevalent all around the world at present.

Have a look:

(Life had been isolated and carefree, Ghalib

Now, times are such that even a sneeze gets a glare from the world)

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Bollywood celebrities have been posting different advisories and precautions amid the ongoing scare of the deadly Coronavirus across the globe. Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Anupam Kher and many others have shared their concerns through their social media accounts. Om Shanti Om director Farah Khan, in fact, shared an alternative to the frenzy of the virus and suggested a staycation to her fans through her Instagram account.

Have a look:

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The Coronavirus Outbreak

Over 130,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 worldwide, with over 4900 succumbing, the most being in China's Hubei province where the disease is believed to have originated. South Korea, Japan, Italy are among the countries which are also severely hit. India reported its first Coronavirus death on March 11, with the confirmed count now above 80. Countries have initiated lockdowns & visa revocations; companies are taking preventive measures to protect employees, and global events have been postponed.

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Published March 14th, 2020 at 22:41 IST