Filmworld
Big B, Ayushmann team up for Sircar's film
Mumbai, May 15
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Ayushmann Khurrana will come together on the big screen for the first time for filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's upcoming film "Gulabo Sitabo".
The family comedy, set in Lucknow, will release in November 2019.
Written by Sircar's frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi of "Vicky Donor", "Piku" and "October" fame, "Gulabo Sitabo" will be produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar.
Sircar said in a statement: "Me and Juhi have been working on this script for quite some time...and as we all know, when Juhi comes up with a story it has her trademark quirk in it.
"As soon as I read it, I was extremely excited and shared it with Ronnie, my dear friend and producer and to both Mr Bachchan and Ayushmann at the same time," he added.
Sircar thought it would take some time to develop and proceed.
"But everyone including the duo was so enthusiastic to do this script, that they figured their dates and here we are, planning to release it this year," said the director.
"After 'Piku" and 'Vicky Donor', I had been wanting to work with Mr Bachchan and
Ayushmann on an equally quirky script so this fell perfectly in place."
As for the film's title, he shared that the story is based in Lucknow, and "Gulabo Sitabo is a fun colloquial metaphor used by the locals...as to it's connected to the story, wait and watch the film to know more".
The family comedy, set in Lucknow, will release in November 2019.
Written by Sircar's frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi of "Vicky Donor", "Piku" and "October" fame, "Gulabo Sitabo" will be produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar.
Sircar said in a statement: "Me and Juhi have been working on this script for quite some time...and as we all know, when Juhi comes up with a story it has her trademark quirk in it.
"As soon as I read it, I was extremely excited and shared it with Ronnie, my dear friend and producer and to both Mr Bachchan and Ayushmann at the same time," he added.
Sircar thought it would take some time to develop and proceed.
"But everyone including the duo was so enthusiastic to do this script, that they figured their dates and here we are, planning to release it this year," said the director.
"After 'Piku" and 'Vicky Donor', I had been wanting to work with Mr Bachchan and
Ayushmann on an equally quirky script so this fell perfectly in place."
As for the film's title, he shared that the story is based in Lucknow, and "Gulabo Sitabo is a fun colloquial metaphor used by the locals...as to it's connected to the story, wait and watch the film to know more".

13 hours ago
Very close to a deal with India...we're in negotiation: US President Trump

13 hours ago
Trump administration fires Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, sparking questions over timing

13 hours ago
US Embassy in India warns visa holders of revocation, future ineligibility over crimes

14 hours ago
1563 Indian nationals have been deported from US so far: MEA

14 hours ago
6,000 Italian companies to be hit by US tariffs: Trade agency

14 hours ago
Pakistan: Torrential rains claim another 60 lives, death toll rises to 124

14 hours ago
Veteran diplomat Taranjit Sandhu joins US-India strategic forum

16 hours ago
Pranavam School of Dance Opens New Studio in Princeton Junction, Welcomes Community and Distinguished Guests

16 hours ago
World Malayalee Council – Washington DC Province (VA/DC/MD) 2nd Annual Dance Festival

17 hours ago
New details in Air India crash probe shift focus to plane's captain, Reuters reports citing WSJ

17 hours ago
Chandler City Council in Arizona to open with ancient Hindu prayers

17 hours ago
Axiom Space celebrates the arrival of Ax4 mission

17 hours ago
BITCOIN RECORD-BREAKING SURGE