'Dostana 2': Delhi shoot called off due to pollution
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Be it the residents of the city or big stars making movies, the harrowing air pollution in the capital city doesn't discriminate between anyone. Recently, in an unfortunate turn of events, the team of Karan Johar's upcoming movie Dostana 2 reportedly called off the Delhi leg of their shooting schedule due to concerns over the city's distressing air quality. Here's what went down.
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Smog made it difficult to breathe, and capture quality shots
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer movie was planned to be shot in Delhi, but a thick layer of smog made it difficult for the team members to breathe properly, and capture good shots. Reportedly, the filming of the movie remains stalled until weather conditions improve in the capital.
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The cast and crew could not breathe, reveals the report
"The cast and crew couldn't breathe. Visibility was so low that the camera couldn't capture the shots properly. It was a no-win situation. The team decided to disperse until the weather improves," sources close to the development told the website.
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Recently, Priyanka Chopra also expressed concern over pollution in Delhi
To recall, Priyanka Chopra, who is also currently in Delhi, shooting for her upcoming Netflix film, The White Tiger, had recently shared a picture of herself, with her face covered with an anti-pollution face mask, while expressing serious concern over pollution in the national capital. The movie, also starring Rajkummar Rao, is an adaptation of the Booker prize-winning 2008 eponymous novel by Aravind Adiga.
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"I can't even imagine what it's like to live here"
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Shooting of 'Dostana 2' began on November 9
Notably, shooting of Dostana 2 began on November 9 in Chandigarh, as Kartik took to his Instagram handle to announce the shoot commencement. Helmed by Collin D'Cunha and bankrolled by Johar, the movie is a sequel to the 2008 hit romantic comedy movie Dostana. Apart from Kartik and Janhvi, the film also stars popular TV star Lakshya (Porus). It will hit theaters in 2020.
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Some other upcoming movies of Kartik and Janhvi
Apart from the Dostana sequel, Kartik will also star in Pati Patni Aur Woh, releasing on December 6, an untitled Imtiaz Ali flick, and horror movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, whereas Janhvi will soon appear in Gunjan Saxena, Roohi Afza, and Ghost Stories.