Abhishek Bachchan signs Vashu Bhagnani’s next

It has now been confirmed that Abhishek Bachchan, who had earlier worked with producer Vashu Bhagnani��for��’Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa’ (2000) and ‘Om Jai Jagadish’ (2002), will be reuniting with Bhagnani for a project to be directed by Akshai Puri. ��However, unlike��rumours which were previously doing the rounds, the film will not be a remake of ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’ (1980).

Speaking to��DNA India about the rumours of a remake, Puri said, “I was working on that but now, I’ve completely scrapped that idea… It’s not a remake of an Amitabh Bachchan film.”

Bachchan also confirmed his presence in the film, saying, “I have agreed to do a film produced by Vashuji. ��Debutant Akshai Puri will be directing it. ��We are still inc asting, but I am working with them.”

Though the film is still in early stages, it has been confirmed that it will also star another actor alongside Bachchan. ��The second actor has not yet been finalised.

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