Coronavirus concerns delay Shyam Benegal’s film on Bangabandhu
The coronavirus, which has been rapidly spreading across India, has taken a toll on the shooting schedule of Shyam Benegal's forthcoming film on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film is a joint venture between Bangladesh and India, commemorating Bangabandhu's birth centenary.
According to Esha Yousuf, the producer of the project from Bangladesh, the film's shooting was set to start from March 18 in Kolkata, but the outbreak of the virus has resulted in schedule disruptions. "We cannot risk the lives of our cast and crew," she added. As of now, shooting for the film's first schedule is expected to begin in September, Esha said. Sequences showcasing the early life of Bangabandhu would have begun at Tetia village in Narayanganj, according to her.
Esha further said that the opening slot of the shoot was planned for about a month, including some days in a studio in Dhaka, with a total of close to 300 members of the cast and crew from India and Bangladesh.
On the other hand, Benegal said that the delay will let the cast and crew have some more preparation time for the large-scale production. "Besides, the house in Tungipara needs to be built, keeping the ambience of that period in mind," added the internationally acclaimed director.
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