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It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for Bollywood. From productions coming to a halt to singer Kanika Kapoor testing positive for COVID-19, here’s how the Hindi film industry has been affected
It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for Bollywood. From productions coming to a halt to singer Kanika Kapoor testing positive for COVID-19, here’s how the Hindi film industry has been affected
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March 6: The 21st edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is cancelled amid coronavirus scares
March 6: The 21st edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is cancelled amid coronavirus scares
March 10: Following health advisories, celebs call in a low-key Holi
March 10: Following health advisories, celebs call in a low-key Holi
March 12: Rohit Shetty Picturez announces Sooryavanshi is postponed
March 12: Rohit Shetty Picturez announces Sooryavanshi is postponed
March 12: Rohena Gera’s Sir, which was expecting an Indian release on March 20, is also delayed
March 12: Rohena Gera’s Sir, which was expecting an Indian release on March 20, is also delayed
March 13: Despite growing concerns, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 3 scores Rs. 90.67 crore in its first week
March 13: Despite growing concerns, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 3 scores Rs. 90.67 crore in its first week
March 13: Honouring government directives, PVR cinemas shut down in Kerala, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir
March 13: Honouring government directives, PVR cinemas shut down in Kerala, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir
March 13: The London schedule of Ansuhman Jha’s directorial debut, Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, is delayed
March 13: The London schedule of Ansuhman Jha’s directorial debut, Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, is delayed
March 13: Movie theatres to remain shut in Mumbai till March 30, CM Uddhav Thackeray announces that evening
March 13: Movie theatres to remain shut in Mumbai till March 30, CM Uddhav Thackeray announces that evening
March 13: The Zee Cine Awards is held without public attendance. Actors Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Taapsee Pannu and others show up
March 13: The Zee Cine Awards is held without public attendance. Actors Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Taapsee Pannu and others show up
March 14: Angrezi Medium, released a day before, is withdrawn from theatres
March 14: Angrezi Medium, released a day before, is withdrawn from theatres
March 14: The last leg of Mumbai Saga continues despite concerns. Director Sanjay Gupta assures precautions are taken
March 14: The last leg of Mumbai Saga continues despite concerns. Director Sanjay Gupta assures precautions are taken
March 14: Shahid Kapoor’s Jersey shoot is stalled in Chandigarh
March 14: Shahid Kapoor’s Jersey shoot is stalled in Chandigarh
March 14: Dibakar Banerjee’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, unreleased since 2018, is again delayed
March 14: Dibakar Banerjee’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, unreleased since 2018, is again delayed
March 14: Brahmastra’s Mumbai shoot is shifted to April. Film is slated for release on December 4
March 14: Brahmastra’s Mumbai shoot is shifted to April. Film is slated for release on December 4
March 15: Apex bodies announce all film, television and OTT productions to halt from March 19 to March 31
March 15: Apex bodies announce all film, television and OTT productions to halt from March 19 to March 31
March 15: Eros International registers the film title ‘Corona Pyaar Hai’.
March 15: Eros International registers the film title ‘Corona Pyaar Hai’.
March 15: Amitabh Bachchan cancels ritual fan meet outside Mumbai home
March 15: Amitabh Bachchan cancels ritual fan meet outside Mumbai home
March 16: Trade analyst Komal Nahta estimates 750-800 crore loss for Bollywood due to COVID-19 outbreak
March 16: Trade analyst Komal Nahta estimates 750-800 crore loss for Bollywood due to COVID-19 outbreak
March 16: WHO Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals to Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas to join #SafeHands initiative
March 16: WHO Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals to Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas to join #SafeHands initiative
March 16: Ranveer Singh’s Jayeshbhai Jordaar is postponed to October 2. Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan is shifted to September 18.
March 16: Ranveer Singh’s Jayeshbhai Jordaar is postponed to October 2. Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan is shifted to September 18.
March 16: Rana Daggubati’s Haathi Mere Saathi is postponed
March 16: Rana Daggubati’s Haathi Mere Saathi is postponed
March 16: Amitabh Bachchan’s Marathi film AB Anni CD is withdrawn from theatres
March 16: Amitabh Bachchan’s Marathi film AB Anni CD is withdrawn from theatres
March 17: Dharma Productions suspends all operations due to coronavirus outbreak
March 17: Dharma Productions suspends all operations due to coronavirus outbreak
March 17: Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Motion Pictures and ALTBalaji suspend all productions
March 17: Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Motion Pictures and ALTBalaji suspend all productions
March 17: Productions Guild of India sets up relief fund for daily wage workers
March 17: Productions Guild of India sets up relief fund for daily wage workers
March 17: Federal of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) pledges to distribute ration and essentials on March 22 (might not happen due to curfew)
March 17: Federal of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) pledges to distribute ration and essentials on March 22 (might not happen due to curfew)
Rangoli Chandel slams New York Times’s coverage of India. The publication had called the relatively low number of cases in India ‘mysterious’.
Rangoli Chandel slams New York Times’s coverage of India. The publication had called the relatively low number of cases in India ‘mysterious’.
The 11th edition of the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is postponed
The 11th edition of the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is postponed
Bollywood actors hailed PM Narendra Modi’s initiative for a janta curfew on Sunday (March 22)
Bollywood actors hailed PM Narendra Modi’s initiative for a janta curfew on Sunday (March 22)
Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and others come together for #WarAgainstVirus awareness video
Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and others come together for #WarAgainstVirus awareness video
Kanika Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow. The Baby Doll singer is criticized for withholding travel history from officials and attending multiple parties
Kanika Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow. The Baby Doll singer is criticized for withholding travel history from officials and attending multiple parties
The release of Kabir Khan’s 83 is postponed
The release of Kabir Khan’s 83 is postponed
Singer Sonu Nigam stays in self-isolation in Dubai with family
Singer Sonu Nigam stays in self-isolation in Dubai with family
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