Mumbai Teaser Release of Salman Khan’s Upcoming Film ‘Sikandar’ Postponed Due to Respects to Dr Manmohan Singh

A shocking turn of events has taken place in the film industry as the upcoming action film 'Sikandar', starring Salman Khan, has seen its release date change at the last minute. The highly-anticipated teaser for the film was set to drop on December 27, but it has now been postponed out of respect and mourning over the late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Dr Singh, who was a prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. As news of his death broke on Thursday evening, fans and film colleagues alike were left saddened by the loss of this icon in Indian politics.

As a mark of respect, the production house behind 'Sikandar', Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, announced the postponement of the teaser release to December 28 out of national mourning. In a statement posted on their official X handle, the team expressed their condolences and expressed gratitude for understanding this difficult situation.

"We regret to announce that the release of the Sikandar teaser has been postponed to 28th December at 11:07 AM. Our thoughts are with the nation during this time of mourning," read the statement.

Dr Singh's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by numerous significant changes including the introduction of key laws such as the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which had a lasting impact on India's economy.

The postponement is seen as a gesture towards Dr Singh's memory. The teaser for 'Sikandar' itself generates much excitement. It marks the first glimpse into Salman Khan's character in this action-packed thrill ride.

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