Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) The poignant story of Auro in R. Balakrishnan’s ‘Paa’ led to two brothers suffering from progeria getting government aid, but critics say patients of the premature ageing disease don’t look like Amitabh Bachchan in the movie. Bouquets or brickbats – the filmmaker is only happy that it has made people experts [...]
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Watch ‘Paa’ for Amitabh playing 13-year-old (IANS Preview)
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan never ceases to surprise. The 67-year-old does it again by playing a 13-year-old in R. Balakrishnan’s ‘Paa’, which releases Friday.
Produced by AB Corp and distributed by Big Pictures, the movie is tagged as ‘a very rare father-son son-father story’, where Amitabh plays Auro, a 13-year-old suffering [...]
Abhishek wrapped up ‘Paa’ within budget: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan says ‘Paa’ was crucial for his production company AB Corp and says son Abhishek has done a remarkable job as a producer by wrapping up the film within a Rs.15 crore (Rs.150 million) budget.
‘Any film that a producer makes is crucial for him financially. And we completely recognise [...]
Shah Rukh is a funny man: Amitabh Bachchan
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says Shah Rukh Khan left him in a jovial mood after the latter called him to confirm his presence at the premiere of upcoming film ‘Paa’.
‘Shah Rukh has remained with me in the late afternoon. He is a very funny man and shakes me into joviality [...]
Abhishek is a relaxed producer: R. Balki (Film Snippets)
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Director R. Balakrishnan says that Abhishek Bachchan, who is acting in and also producing ‘Paa’, is a very relaxed producer and has no hang ups.
‘Paa’, in which Amitabh Bachchan plays Abhishek’s son Auro who is suffering from the premature ageing disease progeria, is being produced under the banner AB Corps [...]
‘Paa’ merchandise to hit markets after release
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) A series of merchandise aimed at children is being planned after the release of ‘Paa’ in which Amitabh Bachchan plays 13-year-old Auro suffering from the premature ageing disease progeria.
Also, on Children’s Day this Saturday, Amitabh as Auro will appear on television with a very special message for children. The initiative has [...]
Amitabh spends below Paa’s Rs.150 mn budget
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Expensive make-up and creative inputs by industry stalwarts notwithstanding, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has managed to produce his much-awaited movie ‘Paa’ within a set budget of Rs.150 million.
The movie, about a child suffering from progeria – a rare disease of premature ageing among children, has been produced under Amitabh’s production banner [...]
I’ll do important roles till 80 like Ashok Kumar: Amitabh (Oct 11 is Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday)
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has never been busier. The Bollywood megastar, who turns 67 Sunday, has three films lined up for release, is hosting a popular television reality show, is to walk the ramp for a top fashion event – and has no plans to retire in the near future.
He says he’ll [...]
I’ll do important roles till 80 like Ashok Kumar: Amitabh (Oct 12 is Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday)
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has never been busier. The Bollywood megastar, who turns 67 Monday, has three films lined up for release, is hosting a popular television reality show, is to walk the ramp for a top fashion event – and has no plans to retire in the near future.
He says he’ll [...]
