Alia Bhatt Starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi Shoot Comes To A Halt After Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali Tests Positive For COVID-19
After Ranbir Kapoor, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus. Post this, the shooting of Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi has come to a halt
Reports of Ranbir Kapoor testing positive for COVID-19 surfaced on the Internet last night. Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor confirmed this morning that Ranbir has contracted Coronavirus and is quarantining. Now, as per latest reports, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has tested positive for COVID-19. Sanjay Leela Bhansali had been busy with the shooting of Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi. As Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia’s boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor both contracted the virus, it was being reported that Alia Bhatt has also quarantined herself.
According to a report in Pinkvilla, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is under quarantine, and the shooting of Gangubai Kathiawadi has also come to a halt. Sanjay Leela Bhansali had been shooting for the film with Ajay Devgn, who has an extended appearance in the film starring Alia Bhatt. The report claims that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is quarantined in his office, and the filmmaker’s mother has also taken the Coronavirus test.
Meanwhile, yesterday Randhir Kapoor, while speaking to Pinkvilla, had revealed that Ranbir Kapoor isn’t well. Today, Neetu Kapoor confirmed Ranbir Kapoor’s COVID-19 diagnosis. She shared a picture of Ranbir, and wrote, “Thank you for your concern and your good wishes Ranbir has tested positive for Covid-19. He is on medication and recovering well .He is in self quarantine at home and following all precautions.”
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have collaborated again after 22 years. Ajay Devgn shared about the same on his social media, and wrote, “Back on Sanjay’s set after two decades; feels good!” The teaser of Gangubai Kathiawadi released on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday, and received an overwhelming response. Fans were all praise for Alia Bhatt’s performance. In case you missed the teaser, check it out below. ALSO READ: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Have A Female-Led Spin-Off Starring Alia Bhatt? Here’s The TRUTH - EXCLUSIVE
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