Fans pray after Amitabh Bachchan suffers a family bereavement, says 'won't communicate'

In his blog entry for January 22, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Another death in the family .. thats 2 within 2 days .. other than Ritu ji’s passing .. will not communicate." While further details are awaited, Amitabh Bachchan delivered an emotional speech at Ritu Nanda's prayer meet that left everyone teary-eyed, including Shweta Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

He also wrote, "He wrote, "An ideal daughter, an ideal sister, an ideal wife, an ideal Mother, an ideal in-law, an ideal Mother-in-Law, and an ideal friend.. has left us for good in a distance we cannot cover.. for now..!!"

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Fans send in their condolences

Fans of the superstar sent in their condolences after Amitabh made the post. Take a look.

On the professional front

The release of "Chehre", featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi, has been postponed to July 17, 2020, the makers announced on Tuesday. "Chehre", a mystery thriller, was earlier scheduled to hit the screens on April 24.

The producers of the film said the release date was changed to accommodate "Gulabo Sitabo", which also stars Bachchan. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, "Gulabo Sitabo" is slated to be released on April 17. The family comedy-drama also stars Ayushmann Khurrana.

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"Anand Pandit's much-awaited mystery thriller 'Chehre', starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi to now release on 17th July 2020, upon special request by the makers of 'Gulabo Sitabo'," the makers said in a statement. "Chehre" is directed by Rummy Jafry, and produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Saraswati Entertainment Private Limited. The film also stars Rhea Chakraborty, Krystle Dsouza, Raghubir Yadav along with Annu Kapoor. 

(With PTI inputs)