Bollywood's Big B (Amitabh Bachchan) back at work as India relaxes on-set rules


MUMBAI, Aug 24 (AFP): Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan (pic) is back at work filming India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" following a bout of Covid-19, while authorities eased coronavirus curbs on movie and TV shoots.

A blanket ban on studio activity in March dealt a huge blow to India's cinema and TV industries, hitting not just Bollywood -- the world's most prolific film factory -- but also regional movie-making hubs and productions for television and streaming platforms.

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