Abbas-Mustan finally get Big B on board

Amitabh Bachchan

 

In a career spanning two decades, Abbas-Mustan, the filmmaking duo known for their brand of racy thrillers, have never worked with Amitabh Bachchan. But that's going to change with their next.

Mirror has learnt that the directors have convinced Big B to feature in their upcoming thriller, which will have an ensemble cast. While speculations are rife about them taking the Race franchise forward, the brothers' next will be a dark murder mystery, with Bachchan in the lead.


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A source close to the development said, "Mr. Bachchan had several script narrations with Abbas-Mustan. He has really liked the premise and is figuring out his schedule to accommodate this film." When contacted, Abbas confirmed the news saying, "It's true, we met Mr. Bachchan and he found the script fantastic. Along with him, there will be four more actors - two male and two female leads. We'll be casting them soon."

When quizzed on Bachchan's role, Mustan revealed, "It's a positive character, he plays a man with several children. Then a murder draws him into an intriguing mystery." Will this film also mark the debut of Abbas' son Mustafa?

"We keep telling him that we are ready to launch him, but he says he doesn't want to start off with us. Mustafa wants to make his own mark without our support," Abbas said.

Big B parties all night with Yo Yo Honey Singh

According to the Indian Express Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has talked about how busy and tiring his life has been recently.

The 71-year-old actor will be seen shaking a leg with YO YO Honey Singh in song ‘Party with the Bhoothnath’ of his forthcoming film ‘Boothnath Returns’.

Bachchan revealed he has recently finished shooting for the rap number at Lonavala after which he could only catch an hour of sleep before getting up for work again.

The 71-year-old actor has joined hands with Swades Foundation, which works for the empowerment of poor rural people. He visited Raigad district of Maharashtra to help the organisation in raising funds.

Bachchan posted to his blog: “Having finished very late last night at Lonavala and the Party with the Bhoothnath… Getting to bed almost at 5 am to be up again at 6 am to leave for Raigad by helicopter, an hour away, to visit at my insistence, the work that the Foundation Swades does for the rural inhabitants, one shunts away the lack of energy and sleep that overcomes one.”

The horror comedy flick is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It features Bachchan in a leading role, while Boman Irani and Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in supporting roles.

It is slated to release on April 11th, 2014.