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Emraan Hashmi Tests Positive for H1N1, Postpones Bengaluru Show
Actor Emraan Hashmi became sick after traveling for work, including a trip to Ranchi.
Doctors later found that he had H1N1, which is also called swine flu.
He had been feeling unwell for several days.
Because of his illness, he could not go to a planned show in Bengaluru.
He told fans that the show was postponed rather than permanently cancelled.
The new show date is Saturday, September 12.
It will take place at Sunburn Union.
People who already bought tickets can use them on the new date.
One report said Hashmi’s film Awarapan 2 had earned about Rs 150 crore at the box office.
Actor Emraan Hashmi tested positive for swine flu, also known as H1N1, after feeling unwell for several days.
His illness followed recent work-related travel, including a trip to Ranchi, according to reports.
Hashmi said he could not attend his scheduled Bengaluru show because he was seriously unwell.
The show was postponed to Saturday, September 12, at Sunburn Union in Bengaluru.
Tickets for the original event remain valid; reports also linked the news to Awarapan 2’s reported near-₹150 crore box-office total.
- Who
- Actor Emraan Hashmi.
- What
- Hashmi tested positive for H1N1, or swine flu, and postponed his scheduled Bengaluru show.
- Where
- The event is scheduled at Sunburn Union in Bengaluru; Hashmi had recently traveled to Ranchi for work.
- When
- Reports said the positive test result came on Friday, August 28; another report dated his Instagram update to Saturday, August 29. The show was rescheduled for Saturday, September 12.
- Why
- He said he was really unwell and unable to attend the original show.
Key facts
- Person
- Emraan Hashmi
- Diagnosis
- Swine flu (H1N1)
- Recent travel
- Work-related travel, including a trip to Ranchi
- Original event
- Scheduled show in Bengaluru
- Rescheduled event
- Saturday, September 12, at Sunburn Union
- Ticket policy
- Existing tickets remain valid for the new date
- Awarapan 2 box office
- A trade figure cited in the report totaled ₹149.84 crore; the report also described the film as having crossed the ₹150 crore mark.
Quotes
Emraan Hashmi
Actor who announced the postponement of his Bengaluru appearance in an Instagram Story.
“Hey Bangalore, I’m really unwell and unfortunately won’t be able to make it to the Bangalore show. But picture khatam nahi hua, bas postpone hua hai! I’ll see you all at Sunburn Union on 12th September, Saturday. Your tickets will remain valid for the new date. Can’t wait to see you guys! @sunburnunionbengaluru @unynx.blr.”
wionews.com
freepressjournal.in
“#Awarapan2 has opted for the #BOGO ticket offer this weekend… The promotional strategy should give business a healthy boost, with strong returns expected.”
wionews.com
Sources
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