Innovation
often
stems
from
the
most
challenging
circumstances.
Two
years
ago,
with
'Bell
Bottom'
producer
Jackky
Bhagnani
rewrote
the
rulebook
for
filmmaking
by
introducing
Bollywood
to
the
revolutionary
concept
of
shooting
within
a
bio-bubble.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
brought
the
global
film
and
television
industry
to
an
abrupt
halt,
leaving
filmmakers
grappling
with
unprecedented
challenges.
Yet,
it
is
often
during
moments
of
adversity
that
creativity
flourishes,
and
Jackky
Bhagnani's
vision
for
"Bell
Bottom" exemplified
this
spirit
of
innovation.
Recognizing
the
need
to
adapt
and
ensure
the
safety
of
cast
and
crew,
Bhagnani
made
the
brave
decision
to
shoot
the
film
within
a
bio-bubble
in
Scotland.
In
a
groundbreaking
move,
the
film
became
the
first-ever
Bollywood
venture
to
be
shot
entirely
within
a
bio-bubble.
This
innovative
concept
involved
creating
a
secure
and
self-contained
environment
isolated
from
the
external
world,
effectively
minimizing
the
risk
of
COVID-19
transmission
among
the
crew.
The
cast
and
crew
were
insulated
within
a
tightly
controlled
environment
that
allowed
them
to
focus
on
their
craft
without
worrying
about
their
health.
Regular
sanitization
of
sets,
frequent
testing
of
the
team
every
three
days,
and
the
reintegration
of
masks
became
integral
practices
that
contributed
to
the
successful
execution
of
this
strategy.
With
the
2
year
old
'Bell
Bottom'
Jackky
Bhagnani
opened
doors
for
other
filmmakers
to
explore
this
innovative
approach.
The
producer's
unwavering
commitment
to
safety
and
his
bold
vision
transformed
the
face
of
filmmaking
during
the
pandemic,
inspiring
the
industry
to
push
boundaries
and
embrace
innovation.