Akshay Kumar has joined Sara Ali Khan on the sets of Aanand L Rai’s Atrangi Re. The film also stars Dhanush in a pivotal role.
Sharing the happiness she feels when she returns to the sets after the long break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Akshay wrote: “The joy that those three magic words bring is unmatched: lights, camera, action. He started filming for #AtrangiRe by @aanandlrai. I need all your love and best wishes. A musical by @arrahman. Written by: #HimanshuSharma. #SaraAliKhan @dhanushkraja @TSeries @cypplOfficial “.
Sara also shared the same photo and wrote: “AtrangiRe becomes more Rangeen! @akshaykumar is a privilege, enthusiasm and appreciation to work with you. “
The film, announced earlier this year, was released in Varanasi in March, but filming was halted when the coronavirus-induced nationwide shutdown was announced. Sara had previously resumed filming, calling it a “weird” experience amid the Covid-19 precautions. The team finally restarted production in October with their second Madurai filming schedule.
Speaking of resuming filming, Sara said: “I was filming for the second Atrangi Re show. Now I am sitting in a room where people are wearing masks, suits and gloves. It’s a bit strange. The same thing happened on set, with my director wearing a mask and gloves. It was different. But the passion and excitement with which everyone in the film fraternity comes to settle has not changed. The enthusiasm that unites us all is still there. So I really felt like I never left, ”the 25-year-old actor told PTI.
This is the first time Sara, Akshay and Aanand have collaborated. He had previously made films such as the Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa series. “He is truly someone I can turn to for any kind of help. This year has been very hard for everyone. He has been there for me like a rock. On March 19, I was in Banaras shooting with him and returned to Mumbai the next day. Every three days during the confinement, I would tell him to please take me back, I want to start shooting. Working with him has been a spectacular experience. I can’t wait to start our third program, hopefully very soon, ”he added.
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