Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi team up for the first time for an untitled mystery thriller - read details

Amitabh Bachchan will be next seen in Jhund

By Ganesh Aaglave
| Updated: April 11, 2019 11:39 AM IST

The Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to team up for the first time with Emraan Hashmi for an untitled mystery thriller, which will be directed by Life Partner helmer Rumi Jaffery. The film will be bankrolled by Anand Pandit and is scheduled to hit the screens on February 21. The untitled project will go on floors in May this year and latest reports suggest that Big B will play the character of a judge. Also Read - Kalki 2898 AD release date out: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone starrer confirms the big news with stunning poster

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A long standing commitment, now being fulfilled .. finally, to be a part of @anandpandit63's next production, starring @emraanhashmi and directed by #RumiJaffery. Releasing on 21st February 2020.@apmpictures #APMP

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 11, 2019

Super Excited to share screen space with @srbachchan sir in @anandpandit63's next production venture, directed by #RumiJaffery! Releasing on 21st February 2020.@apmpictures #APMP pic.twitter.com/qi1HqGjCDe

— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) April 11, 2019

Excited and elated to announce my next production starring @srbachchan and @emraanhashmi, directed by #RumiJaffery! Releasing in cinemas on 21st February 2020.@apmpictures #APMP pic.twitter.com/YjlaDjGbPV

— Anand Pandit (@anandpandit63) April 11, 2019

In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, producer Anand Pandit talked about the project and said, "My friendship with Mr Bachchan goes back a long way. I have not met any other actor, who matches his skill and commitment. It is an honour to be a part of creating a film with him. I have always admired Emraan’s body of work, so am looking forward to seeing him on screen with the legend for the first time. Given the subject of the film, I do believe we have a winner in our hands." Also Read - Abhishek Bachchan turns into a protective son and takes care of Amitabh Bachchan as they get mobbed

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan will be next seen in Nagraj Manjule's Jhund. The actor is essaying the role of Vijay Barse, a Nagpur-based retired sports teacher who starts a slum soccer movement. The film is co-produced by Krishan Kumar, Raaj Hiremath, Savita Raj Hiremath, Manjule alongside Tandav Films Entertainment and Aatpaat Production. Jhund is scheduled to hit the screens on September 20. Anyway, are you excited for Amitabh-Emraan's mystery thriller? Tweet to us @bollywood_life. Also Read - Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting; has no time for a leisure lunch, resorts to eating in the car

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ByGanesh Aaglave
Updated: April 11, 2019 11:39 AM IST