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Amitabh Bachchan pot-bellied look for 'Piku' released

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
The much-awaited look of Amitabh Bachchan in 'Piku' was released today where the megastar is seen sporting a pot-bellied look.

In the film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, the 72-year-old actor is portraying the role of an aged father.

'Piku' explores the father and daughter relationship between Bachchan's and his onscreen daughter, played by Deepika Padukone.

Bachchan recently finished the first leg of the shooting and is looking forward to the second schedule in Kolkata.

"I see some cut and edited scenes from 'Piku' with Shoojit as we discuss the next schedule in Kolkata, Delhi and Gujarat, a longish outdoor. Kolkata shall bring back old memories of my seven year stint as an executive in a Company .. It shall bring back the films shot there," Bachchan had posted on his blog.
 

Also starring Irrfan Khan in a pivotal role, the film is expected to hit theatres on April 30, 2015.

'Piku' marks Sircar and Bachchan's second film collaboration after 'Shoebite', which is still unreleased.

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First Published: Oct 31 2014 | 4:11 PM IST

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