Multi Screen Media India PVT Ltd's film production arm MSM Motion Pictures will be joining hands with Saraswati Entertainment Creations Limited (SECL) and Shoojit Sircarand Ronnie Lahiri's Rising Sun Films for their next feature film 'Piku'.
The film, slated to released April 30, 2015 will star Amitabh Bachchan along with Deepika Padukone and Irfan Khan as leadartists. The first schedule of Piku will go on the floors in August2014. Sneha Rajani deputy president and head, MSM Motion Pictures said, "We at MSM Motion Pictures are endeavoring to create content that engages, evokes and entertains. 'Piku' gives us just that opportunity to co-create engaging and high quality content which we believe will entertain ouraudience the world over. Working with Mr Amitabh Bachchan yet againin my new role is an absolute honour. As for Shoojit, I have been anadmirer of his work since Yahaan and I am really looking forward toworking with him and the delightful ensemble cast which includes thevery talented Deepika, Irfan and many others. We are very excited toteam up with Saraswati Entertainment Creations Ltd and Rising SunFilms for Piku."
Sircar added, "The charisma of Mr.Bachchan, seamless acting of Deepika with the versatile flair ofIrfan Khan and the evergreen Moushami Chaterjee will make Piku anexperience for me. I am looking forward to this fantastic opportunityof working together with such gifted talent from the industry. We arevery happy to partner with MSM Motion Pictures and SaraswatiEntertainment Creations Ltd. to bring this wonderful film to theaudience, early next year."
SECL is also a co-producer, along with Endemol India, on the soon to be launched tele-series Yudh. The family drama starring Amitabh Bachcan in the lead role will be airedon Sony Entertainment Television, the flagship general entertainmentfrom the MSM bouquet.