Resumption of the retro-drama, Bellbottom, is announced in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment, this is one of the first few films that have started to devise the shooting schedule amidst the lockdown, which had brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar will be heading to the United Kingdom to continue with the shooting of the film. In the month of August, the cast, including Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Lara Dutta, and the crew will travel to the United Kingdom for a one-time schedule.
Akshay Kumar said,”The new normal has made us realize a different way of working that none of us could have imagined. As much as I am happy to be back on the sets, it’s also important for us to take care of everything around us.” Appreciating the efforts by the production company of the movie he further added, “Pooja Entertainment has laid down a safety plan for our shooting schedule abroad. We hope these measures help us accomplish a smooth and safe shoot.”
The production house has made it mandatory for the cast and crew to wear a wrist-watch at all times that will constantly keep their oxygen levels, body temperature, blood pressure, stress level and pulse under check. Arrangements have been made to monitor the readings. Parameters of the entire team will be recorded by a centralised dashboard, in this manner studying of everyone’s readings will take place.
A flight will be chartered to fly the entire unit with medical facilities. In addition, everyone will be provided with medical grade masks and face shields.
Director Ranjit M Tewari said, “It is going to be a challenging shoot given the circumstances, but I am extremely confident of the health and safety protocols put in place by Pooja Entertainment. Every member of the “Bellbottom” family is exhilarated and geared up to kick start work.”
Producer Jackky said, “I am truly grateful to Akshay sir without whom this film and this shoot would have been impossible. He is a rock and our guiding light. It is only after every department and every individual was assured of the measures taken that we are embarking on this journey.”
“From a doctor on the set at all times to keeping the entire set disinfected at all times, ‘safety first’ is our mantra. It’s a challenge but it makes ‘Bellbottom’ even more special for all of us,” Jackky said.
BellBottom starring Akshay Kumar to kickstart shoot with charter flight and more
