Shoot On Brahmastra Comes To A Halt, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Makers of Brahmastra take safety measures, as per reports in a leading tabloid; the team has postponed the last leg of the film’s shoot to April. In order to keep their cast and crew safe from the rapidly spreading Coronavirus. Also Yash Raj Films, just announced of delaying the release of Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar for the same
Following Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, now makers of fantasy drama Brahmastra have cancelled their Mumbai shooting schedule, amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus. With the entire world on a high alert, due to this rapidly spreading virus, filmmakers too don’t want to risk their team’s life by continuing to shoot as per their chalked out schedule. Rather they have decided to take time out, till things mellow down a bit and are suitable to function like before. This is third delay in Ayan Mukerji’s project.
As per reports in leading tabloid Mumbai Mirror, a source was quoted saying, “Both Ayan and Ranbir have decided to make the safety and well-being of the team their priority. They do not want to put them at any kind of risk. So, for now, the shoot has been shifted to April.” Thus, pushing the last leg of the film shoot to April now, setting the health and well being of the team on the priority. However, it won’t be worrisome for the film, as the film is scheduled to release in December 2021.
Talking about the film’s delay, it was scheduled to release in December 2019, then was pushed to Summer 2020 in order to complete some VFX work and now finally the film has locked December 2020.
Production banner Yash Raj Films tweeted about postponing their upcoming release Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. Their tweet read, “Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, we have decided to postpone the release of Dibakar Banerjee’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. The health and safety of everyone is of utmost importance at this time.” ALSO READ: Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt- Ranbir Kapoor Dance Their Hearts Out In LEAKED Video For New Song, The Chemistry Is Undeniable- WATCH
Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, we have decided to postpone the release of Dibakar Banerjee’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. The health and safety of everyone is of utmost importance at this time.
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) March 14, 2020
Just yesterday a news related to Ayan Mukerji’s this directorial venture had left the fans super thrilled. It was revelation of actor Shah Rukh Khan's role in this flick. ALSO READ: Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’s Faraar Song Sees Arjun Kapoor Pulling Off Some Slick Moves; To Exclusively Stream On 9XM, 9X Jalwa, 9X Tashan On March 12, 13
The actor who was announced to be part of this fantasy drama by Karan Johar, is all set to play a scientist.
Brahmastra is set to release on December 4, 2020.
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