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Amitabh Bachchan to promote Wazir in Kolkata

India Blooms News Service | | Dec 27, 2015, at 02:02 am

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Actor Amitabh Bachchan is currently shooting for Sujoy Ghosh's next film in Kolkata.

As the actor was amidst a hectic shoot schedule, he could not travel back to Mumbai for the promotions of his next, Wazir.

Hence, he has decided to take some time off from his shoot and have a press conference in Kolkata itself.

The press conference will be held at a venue in close proximity to the actors shoot location.

Bachchan will be interacting with the media at length about Wazir, his character in the film, his experience on working with Vinod Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, etc.

Wazir is an action drama which revolves around the concept of an unusual friendship shared between Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar. The film will also mark to be Farhan's first action film as the actor dons the character of an ATS Officer.

Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Wazir is set to release on the silver screen on January 8th, 2016.

#Amitabh Bachchan # Wazir # Kolkata # Sujoy Ghosh

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