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Amitabh postpones TE3N release date, makes way for Aishwarya's Sarbjit

Amitabh called director Ribhu Dasgupta and producer Sujoy Ghosh and requested them to shift the release date.

Mumbai: Big box-office clashes have always been ugly and business of both films have drastically been affected as was seen in the recent case of 'Dilwale' and 'Bajirao Mastani'. Hence, it came as a shock when it was announced that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 'Sarbjit' will lock horns with Amitabh Bachchan’s 'TE3N' on May 20.

However, now in an interesting turn of events, Amitabh has averted the clash by postponing the release date of 'TE3N'. According to reports, Amitabh called director Ribhu Dasgupta and producer Sujoy Ghosh and asked them if they could shift the release date. After several discussions, the makers decided that it better to avoid the clash.

'Sarbjit' revolves around an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan after he inadvertently crossed the border. It also stars Richa Chadha, who will essay the role of his wife, Sukhpreet Kaur.

Aishwarya will be seen essaying the role of Dalbir Kaur, who fought to have her brother Sarbjit Singh freed from the Pakistani jail where he was arrested on charges of spying.

On the other hand Sujoy Ghosh's film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vidya Balan.

Watch the trailer of Sarbjit here.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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