Mumbai terror hits film, television shoots

Mumbai terror hits film, television shoots

The terror attacks in the metropolis have cast shadow on the film and
television industry where several shootings have been cancelled.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan [Images], who was shooting for Teen Patti
till November 24 in Ballard Estate, Capital cinema, Horniman Circle
and Kitab Mahal areas, which are in the vicinity of Mumbai CST
station, one of the key sites of the attack, described the situation
as "terrible".

"Mumbai under terrorist attack!! Several locations bombed and
terrorists firing all over the city. Major hotels under siege.
Multiple action on. Army called on. It's a terrible situation," he
wrote on his blog echoing the sentiments of Mumbaikars.

Ajay Devgan [Images] and wife Kajol [Images] were to shoot for their
animation film Toonpur Ka Superhero in suburban Chembur on Thursday
but the programme has been called off, Devgan's spokesman said.

Shooting of several television serials have also been put on hold in
view of the grim situation prevailing in the megapolis in view of the
attacks that have left at least 100 dead till now, industry sources
said.

However, producer Mukesh Bhatt said the shooting for his film was in
progress in the city. Abhay Deol, whose Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye is
releasing on Friday, said he was finding it difficult to concentrate
on promotion of his film. With a holiday declared in Mumbai on
Thursday, heads of television channels have asked employees to stay
indoors. "Television shootings are going slow. Many of them are not
happening today," they added.

via:rediff