'Angrezi Medium': Dinesh Vijan opens up on release despite COVID-19, reveals Irrfan's take

world is on an alert mode as coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak has created a scare across globe. While countries like China, and or countries in Asia and Europe, have been majorly affected, India too has t been completely safe from it. With over 80 cases being reported in country, citizens are being urged to take required precautions.  

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film industry is also taking steps, with events like IIFA Awards and Sooryavanshi release being postponed. However, despite virus outbreak, Angrezi Medium hit atres on Friday. While movie took a decent opening, fact that collections have been hampered can’t be denied with atres and malls being asked to close in various cities by respective governments. Producer Dinesh Vijan was asked in an interview with a portal why y decided to go ahead with release, despite situation around outbreak. 

Vijan shared that it was too late for m to postpone release, since movie had hit atres in UAE-GCC market. He shared how Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had called for closing of atres on Thursday evening, and added that y could’ve taken some decision had y kwn about it three-four days before.    

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Love Aaj Kal producer was also asked about meeting with co-producers Jio Studios late on Thursday amid reports that some atre chains were advised to stop advance bookings. Vijan clarified that advance bookings had started on Saturday itself, and apart from tickets being sold, overseas prints were already sent and arrangements for screenings across India was already done. He added that y discussed on how to go ahead despite situation. 

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Vijan also stated that he made film for Irrfan and journey was one that he’ll cherish for life. He added that actor was ‘beyond all this’, adding that he was happy about those who watched movie appreciating it. 

Angrezi Medium 

Angrezi Medium has been directed by Homi Adajania. film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Radhika Madan, Dimple Kapadia, Deepak Dobriyal, among ors. movie traces story of a far-daughter in fun-filled and dramatic moments and difficulties far faces when he sends his daughter abroad for studies. 

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