Lara Dutta recalls shooting ‘Bellbottom’ in safe and sanitized environment amid pandemic
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bellbottom’ is excessive on the thrill phrase. Produced by Pooja Entertainment, the studio behind hit movies like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, and plenty of extra grew to become the primary manufacturing home to start out capturing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bellbottom is directed by Ranjit M Tewari. The spy thriller is being shot extensively in Scotland. Shooting within the thick of a world pandemic sounds daunting however Lara Dutta recounts how the challenges throughout this uncommon time had been handled professionalism and private consideration.
She mentioned, “Initially, it was normal to feel a little anxious considering that COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in India. But I felt immediate reassurance and confidence when I saw the many protocols in place and how correctly things were being handled. Ours was the first film to be shot after the lockdown but despite the nervousness, we were all eager to get back to work. We were all taken in a chartered flight to Scotland to retain and contain the safety bubble. On landing, we were tested again and sent into a two-week quarantine. It did not, however, feel that we were imprisoned as we had the company of each other. Akshay and Deepshikha had brought their kids and so had I. It was like being with an extended family and since all of us had tested negative, we spent time with each other and kept the circle tight and safe for each other and especially the children. So this gave me a sense of security.”
“When the shooting finally began, I was the first actor on the sets. To be part of the first film to be shot after the lockdown felt hugely gratifying. I felt grateful to be on a set where every single precaution possible was being taken, sanitisation was meticulous and the cast and crew were checked every day. Everything was secure, right from the food delivery on sets to the drivers who took us to and fro. Yes, we had to remove our masks during scenes but because we felt safe in a strictly regulated environment, we just wanted to do our job to the best of our abilities”, she mentioned.
When requested, what it was wish to shoot in this sort of atmosphere, Lara mentioned, “It was a surreal experience and I hope this is not going to be the new normal. I felt immense gratitude towards Pooja entertainment and every member of the crew for taking such good care of us. We have done some good work and am excited to see how the film turns out.”
Bellbottom is written by Aseem Arrora and Parveez Shaikh. The joined the corporate of a handful of worldwide, mega-budget movies that received again on the flooring throughout the Coronavirus pandemic similar to Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 7 and Jurassic Park: Dominion, managing to shoot in an unprecedented atmosphere. In the method, Bellbottom has change into the primary movie to finish capturing the complete movie throughout the pandemic.
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