John Abraham’s desi avatar for film shoot in Varanasi

Actor John Abraham was seen in a desi avatar while shooting for Milap Zaveri directed

Satyamev Jayate 2

in Varanasi. Sporting a dhoti and kurta, he also wore a pagadi (turban) in one of the scenes canned at Chet Singh Ghat. A song sequence was shot where the Force 2 actor appeared to be part of a mock rally scene. Gautami Kapoor, Divya Khosla Kumar, Rajendra Gupta were also seen in the frame, canned at the picturesque ghat overlooking the river Ganga.

Gautami Kapoor and John Abraham shooting at the Chet Singh Ghat in Varanasi (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

The shooting also moved to the Ramnagar area where a rally scene was shot in front of

Ramnagar Fort

in which several local artists also participated. The title song of the film was played in the background.

The team shooting at Chet Singh Fort (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

“To ensure the safety of the entire cast and crew proper Covid-19 guidelines are being followed. The entry to the location is restricted and those entering the area have to undergo thermal scanning. Regular sanitizing is being done and a medical team is present on location,” informs Gyan Prakash Pandey, line producer.

Gautami Kapoor (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

Rajendra Gupta, Gautami Kapoor, John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

John, who is on his first visit to the city, also relished the local cuisine. He was served kachori and jalebi on the sets and also the famed Banarasi paan.

(L) John Abraham (R) Milap Zaveri (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)