Directed by R. Balki, Shamitabh
features the stalwart of Hindi cinema, Amitabh Bachchan, along with
eminent superstar from the South, Dhanush. Known for mainstreaming
out-of-the-box screenplays, R. Balki, this time delivered a stellar
concept bringing forth the unforgettable baritone of Mr. Bachchan and
superlative acting prowess of Dhanush.
He titled the film innovatively,
SHAMITABH, which when decoded, is the combination of Dhanu’sh’ and
‘Amitabh’. This movie also marks the Bollywood debut of southern
superstar Kamal Haasan’s youngest daughter, Akshara Haasan.
The only Bollywood film to be shot in
picturesque locations of Finland, Shamitabh also marks legendary music
director Illyaraja’s comeback in Hindi mainstream cinema. The film also
shows a real life incident about Amitabh Bachchan where he was rejected
by All India Radio due to his heavy baritone.
The film narrates the story of Danish
(Dhanush) who is a mute aspiring actor from a small village but with
great acting talents. To pursue his dreams, Danish lands up in Mumbai
where meets assistant director Akshara Pandey (Akshara Haasan) who is
impressed by his antics.
In spite of their dual efforts, Danish
is unable to get work in movies as he cannot speak. With the help of
new technology using the voice of an outcast artist Amitabh Sinha
(Amitabh Bachchan), Akshara devises and creates ‘Shamitabh’. Together
they take the film industry by storm and earn a lot of fame and success.
An unstoppable fight of ego comes in action and the clashes drift the
duo apart, destroying the success and name that they had achieved.
Will Akshara be able to mend the differences between Danish and Amitabh? Will the duo come together as Shamitabh ever again?
Source: IndianMediaBook - Press Briefing
