Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is leading a busy life as he is much in demand. Yes, the actor is being approached for a number of projects. One of the projects that the Pink star has been approached for is by ‘Sairat’ famed Nagraj Manjule. Yes, the Two-time National Award-winning Marathi filmmaker, Nagraj Manjule, is making his Bollywood debut with a yet-untitled social drama. It features Amitabh Bachchan as a patriarch with shades of grey.
Nagraj and Amitabh both are fans of each other. Oh yes, they share a mutual admiration society. Nagraj Manjule’s 2016 love story ‘Sairat’ had became such a rage that it grossed the highest collections at the box office. Bachchan not only lauded the director for his fantastic film on social media but even sent a hand written letter for the filmmaker.
Sources said, “Nagraj worked on it for a year-and-a-half before taking the script to Bachchan in January. The project was locked soon after.” The source also revealed that the film is expected to go on floors later this year.
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan recently returned from Malta after completing his shooting for Thugs of Hindostan. He also has 102 Not Out co-starring Rishi Kapoor. He will also have a cameo in Padman and many more.