Amitabh Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.
Even though Mumbai is far from relaxing lockdown restrictions owing to consistent spike in coronavirus cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has discussed the possibility of resumption of film shoots in green zones.
The CM recently told a delegation of Hindi and Marathi filmmakers and broadcasters to identify safe places or studios for shooting. Thackeray has so far held multiple meetings with the stakeholders of the entertainment industry, also discussing resumption of post production activity.
The dialogue between the industry and the state government came in the wake of written requests to the CM by film bodies like FWICE and IMPPA, seeking permission to resume post-production. Thackeray has said his government would consider providing rent concessions to production houses which have their sets erected in the Film City.
A host of Bollywood films were supposed to begin post-production before the country went into lockdown on March 25 to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Twinkle Khanna shared a post on Instagram sharing how much she misses her late grandmother as she celebrates Eid this year. The former actor's grandmother Betty Kapadia had passed away last year. Twinkle wrote, “We rarely made biryani on Eid. Our treat was always Nani’s delicious Kichda and decorated envelopes with our Eidi. This year, our hearts and our table have too many empty spaces without her to fill it all up. #eidmubarak”
Actor Kangana Ranaut launched her production house Manikarnika Films in January this year. Today, the actor's team shared a video on her social media handles, giving a peek into the production house's office, and the philosophy behind the design.
Actor Sanjay Dutt today shared on Instagram a video montage of heartwarming pictures of himself with late Sunil Dutt. It is Dutt Sr's 15th death anniversary today. Sanjay captioned the video, "With you by my side, I knew that I don't need to worry about anything. Thank you for always having my back. Miss you today and everyday Dad."
Sunil Dutt died aged 75 after suffering a heart attack in 2005.
From three-layered mask for cast and crew to daily temperature check, the Producers Guild of India has released a list of recommendations, to be applied once film and television production resumes.
The entertainment industry has been shut since the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown on March 25. "Thank you @CMOMaharashtra for considering requests from the Film & TV industry to resume work safely. In the link below are the Guild’s recommended SOPs, to be instituted whenever we are granted permission to resume production activities," read a post on The Producers Guild of India's Twitter page.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan have wished their fans on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. "Eid Mubarak to all and the prayers on this auspicious day for peace .. for harmony .. for good health .. for friendship and love... forever... bring us together in peace and love and in the continuity of brotherhood sisterhood and family .. be ONE .. be in ONE...." Amitabh Bachchan tweeted.
Kunal Khemu turns a year older today. On the occasion of the actor's birthday, his wife, actor Soha Ali Khan wished him on Instagram. She wrote, “Happy birthday @khemster2 For better or worse there’s no one I’d rather be locked down with ❤️” Meanwhile, daughter Inaayaa gave a special handmade birthday gift to her father Kunal Khemu.
As Karan Johar turns 48, his friends in Bollywood wish the filmmaker on his special day. Sharing candid pictures of herself and Johar, Sonam Kapoor wrote on Twitter, “Happy happy birthday darling @karanjohar my fellow Gemini , who is as fashion obsessed and has film running through his blood like me. Can’t wait to celebrate you and give you a big kiss and hug. Love you!”