Amitabh Bachchan cycles through the main streets of Kolkata for 'Piku'
2 Nov 2014 9:47 PM IST
Director Shoojit Sircar has teamed up with Bachchan for the second time
Amitabh Bachchan in a still from 'Piku'.
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to begin filming Shoojit Sircar's Piku in Kolkata. The 72-year-old actor is portraying the role of an aged father in Piku. The film explores the relationship between Bachchan's character and Deepika Padukone, who plays his daughter.
"In 'Piku' land...!! Too many memories flashing by as the drive from the airport ends but so much more to come in the days ahead... Kolkata shall always hold a special place and space within.. a 'city of joy' that energises you with intellect and passion," Bachchan posted on Twitter.
T 1663 - Kolkata shall always hold a special place and space within .. a 'city of joy' that energises you with intellect and passion !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 2, 2014 T 1663 -Cycling through the main streets of Kolkata, camera and crowds following .. what a transition .. ! Once strode these for a job !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 2, 2014
Bachchan who is often called 'Bangalar jamai' (Bengal's groom), has a domestic connect with the city. He is said to have started working in a British management agency job at Kolkata. The first picture of Piku, which was recently released, shows Bachchan sporting a pot-bellied look.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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