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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says teaming up with veteran Rishi Kapoor for the upcoming film 102 Not Out, has been a great joy for him.
“Teaming up with Chintuji after so many years… after so many successful, historic films, has been the greatest joy during 102 Not Out… A novel story, competent direction and a most qualified crew, has made the experience even greater,” Amitabh said in a statement.
Amitabh will be playing a 102-year-old father of 75-year-old Rishi in the film, directed by Umesh Shukla.
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“I know the country loves the younger, fresh and vibrant new generation — as it should deservedly — but who ever said the oldies are not capable to do similar… we know you may not love us, but given a chance we shall not disappoint you either… and that is as immodest as I can get. Badumba!” he added.
Rishi added that he is glad to reunite with Big B.
“Being in 102 Not Out brought back a lot of fond memories and fun I have shared with Amitji during my younger days. I am glad to reunite with him on such a special and unusual film. It will definitely delight our fans!” Rishi said in a statement.
Billed as a most unusual father-and-son love story, the film is based on playwright Saumya Joshi’s well-known Gujarati play by the same name.
“The idea of adapting it into a Hindi feature came from the fact that the relationship between a parent and a child is universal and the one where love supersedes everything else, including age! Amitabh Sir and Rishi Sir together are a dream cast for anyone,” Shukla said.