Indian movies premiere on streaming services amid lockdown to curb coronavirus, to the fury of some cinema operators

A Bollywood actor’s face tattooed on his arm, Sandeep Bacche’s devotion shocks few in India, where film stars enjoy semidivine status. But even here the hallowed silver screen may be losing its shine to streaming services and fears about the coronavirus pandemic.“Whenever things get better and theatres begin operations, I will watch three movies a day for sure just as a way to celebrate,” said the Mumbai rickshaw driver, who is recovering from the virus himself. But others may not join the…

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