Met Gala 2020 Called off Over COVID-19 Fears
The annual Met Gala, the fashion party which benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, will not be held on its scheduled date of 4 May. Met Gala co-chair and Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour shared the news in her Monday column for the magazine. "Due to the unavoidable and responsible decision by the Metropolitan Museum to close its doors, 'About Time', and the opening night gala, will not take place on the date scheduled," Wintour wrote. A new date has not been set.
(With inputs from PTI)
Rana Daggubati's 'Haathi Mere Saathi' Postponed Indefinitely
Rana Daggubati's upcoming film Haathi Mere Saathi is the latest to be cancelled due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The makers announced the news in a statement saying that a new release date will be announced in time.
Amjad Khan's Brother Imtiaz Passes Away
Late actor Amjad Khan’s brother Imtiaz Khan passed away in Mumbai at the age of 77. The cause of his death remains unknown. Imtiaz Khan is survived by his wife Krutika Desai, who is a popular film and television actress, and daughter Ayesha Khan.
Javed Jaaferi confirmed the news on Twitter by posting a photo of Amjad Khan with his brother.
Amitabh Bachchan's Marathi Film to Re-Release Owing to Coronavirus
Amitabh Bachchan’s Marathi film AB Anni CD, which hit screens on Friday, 13 March, will re-release later, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror. The decision was taken owing to the shutdown of theatres in several parts of India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kerala, Punjab. Producer Akshay Bardapurkar said that they have taken the call keeping everyone’s safety in mind. “We have consciously taken this decision to push the release date of AB Anni CD keeping in mind everyone’s safety. The response to the film has been overwhelming”.
(Inputs: Mumbai Mirror)
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