Deepika ditches ‘Project K’ launch at Comic-Con

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone skipped the launch occasion of her extremely anticipated movie, Mission Ok, on the San Diego Comedian-Con (SDCC) held on Thursday, July 20. The choice to overlook the occasion was within the wake of the continuing strike by the Display screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Tv Artists (SAG-AFTRA) – of which she’s a member of – in america.

Her co-stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan unveiled Mission Ok’s official title, trailer, and launch date on the San Diego Comedian-Con. The Insurgent Star actor posted footage of him on the SDCC trying dapper in a royal blue go well with. Nevertheless, an business insider, as quoted by information company PTI, revealed that Padukone is adhering to SAG-AFTRA pointers for actors throughout the strike.

The supply clarified that the union has prohibited actors from offering promotional or publicity companies. “With the SAG-AFTRA strike underway, the union has specified that actors can’t present promotional or publicity companies. That extends to appearances at conventions, such because the San Diego Comedian-Con. Accordingly, as a member of SAG-AFTRA and in step with their membership rules, Deepika Padukone won’t be attending,” the publication revealed. 

The Piku actor’s solidarity with SAG-AFTRA just isn’t an remoted case amongst Indian celebrities. Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas additionally expressed assist for the Hollywood actors’ union. On her Instagram account, Chopra-Jonas shared a poster stating ‘SAG-AFTRA robust’ and wrote, “I stand with my union and colleagues. In solidarity, we construct a greater tomorrow.”

The continuing actors and writers’ strike, formally declared by SAG-AFTRA on July 14, has considerably impacted the leisure business. The union represents round 160,000 performers globally, together with movie and tv actors, and has imposed restrictions on its members. Throughout the strike, SAG-AFTRA members are refraining from taking part in movie excursions, promotions, festivals, premieres, and award exhibits.

Mission Ok, directed by Nag Ashwin, made historical past because the first-ever Indian movie to debut on the SDCC. Alongside Paudkone, the film boasts a stellar solid together with Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Disha Patani, and others.

The movie’s manufacturing banner, Vyjayanthi Films, supplied a glimpse into India’s vibrant tradition and the awe-inspiring world of science fiction throughout the occasion’s conversations and performances.

Padukone made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with XXX: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel. Ever since, she has been energetic in supporting Indian cinema on worldwide platforms – particularly together with her because the presenter to introduce the Oscar-winner Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR because the Finest Unique Track on the ninety fifth Academy Awards earlier this 12 months.

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