Amitabh Bachchan, 51-Years-Outdated In Bollywood, “Amazed” At Gulabo Sitabo’s Digital Launch

Amitabh Bachchan in a nonetheless from Gulabo Sitabo units (courtesy taranadarsh)

New Delhi:

Amitabh Bachchan, who marked his 51st yr in Bollywood this yr, will witness one thing for the primary time – the worldwide premiere of his movie on a digital platform. Amitabh Bachchan’s new movie Gulabo Sitabo, additionally starring Ayushmann Khurrana, was to launch in April however could not as theatres are shut and the nation is in lockdown mode. However the present should go on and therefore Gulabo Sitabo could have a digital launch on Amazon Prime Video on June 12. After tweeting in regards to the movie’s digital launch, an excited Mr Bachchan wrote in a submit that he’s “honoured” to be a part of but “one other problem” in his profession as an actor. “Joined movie trade in 1969. Now in 2020. It is… 51 years! Throughout this formidable interval seen many modifications and challenges. Now one other problem. Digital launch of my movie Gulabo Sitabo. June 12, solely on Amazon Prime. Worldwide. 200 plus international locations. That’s wonderful. Honoured to be part of one more problem!” Amitabh Bachchan stepped into Bollywood with 1969 movie Saat Hindustani.

Check out Amitabh Bachchan’s submit right here. Gulabo Sitabo is directed by Shoojit Sircar, who has labored with Huge B in movies akin to Shoebite, Piku and Pink.

Huge B performs the position of an aged landlord (Gulabo) whereas Ayushmann has been forged as his tenant (Sitabo) within the film. Mr Bachchan described the storyline of Gulabo Sitabo in these phrases: “Ek izzatdaar janaab aur uske anokhe kirayedar ki kahaani.”

T 3531 – Ek izzatdaar janaab aur uske anokhe kirayedar ki kahaani ..

Gulabo Sitabo premieres June 12 solely on @PrimeVideoIN! #GiboSiboOnPrime#WorldPremiereOnPrime@ayushmannk@ShoojitSircar@ronnielahiri#SheelKumar#JuhiChaturvedi@filmsrisingsun@Kinoworksllppic.twitter.com/DQo4Xy3g2q

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) Might 14, 2020

One other film that is releasing on OTT platform ZEE5 is Ghoomketu, through which Nawazuddin Siddiqui performs the lead and Mr Bachchan has a cameo.

#Ghoomketu to launch on #ZEE5 [on 22 May 2020]…
#GulaboSitabo to premiere on Amazon Prime Video [on 12 June 2020]…
Will the forthcoming Fridays see #Hindi films premiering on digital platforms, bypassing theatrical launch?

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) Might 14, 2020

Amitabh Bachchan, who’s a real blue inspiration at 77, lately wrote about going to work and wrapping a couple of pending taking pictures schedules. Huge B added an in depth disclaimer that correct precautionary measures had been in place on the units.

T 3522 – Simply again from work .. hamstring be damned .. social messaging movies .. acknowledging the ‘angels’ movies .. giving commendation to them that work so we exist .. and the invites to the brand new season of KBC ..
The present goes on ..
heavy in coronary heart , to all ..

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) Might 5, 2020

He shot for the brand new season of Kaun Bangea Crorepati and likewise filmed a couple of movies applauding COVID-19 warriors. Registrations for KBC began on Might 9 and can stay open until Might 22, after which, the ultimate contestants will probably be chosen by way of digital screenings and interviews.