In a gesture of respect for the late former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the makers of Salman Khan’s highly anticipated film, Sikandar, have decided to postpone the release of the teaser. Originally set to debut on December 27 at 11:07 AM—coinciding with Salman Khan’s birthday—the teaser will now be released a day later on December 28 at the same time.
Official Announcement by the Makers
The production team of Sikandar shared this update on social media, stating, “In light of the passing of our esteemed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji, we regret to announce that the release of the Sikandar teaser has been postponed to 28th December 11:07 AM. Our thoughts are with the nation during this time of mourning. Thank you for understanding. – #TeamSikandar.” The 80-second teaser, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is expected to showcase Salman Khan in an unprecedented role. The decision to delay the release underscores the team’s respect for the late leader and the sentiments of the nation.
In light of the passing of our esteemed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji, we regret to announce that the release of the Sikandar teaser has been postponed to 28th December 11:07 AM. Our thoughts are with the nation during this time of mourning. Thank you for understanding.…
— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) December 27, 2024
Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh
Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, where he was receiving treatment, confirmed his demise in a statement. “With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and suffered a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 December 2024,” the statement detailed. Despite resuscitative efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM.Dr. Singh served as India’s Prime Minister for two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2014, playing a pivotal role in the country’s economic liberalization policies in 1991. His calm and visionary leadership garnered immense respect across the political spectrum and among the general populace. He is survived by his wife, Gurcharan Kaur, and their three daughters.
