National Award Winner, Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer biopic ‘Thackeray’ has been released by its makers. The movie’s name is self-explanatory rather. Yes, it is based on the life of legendary Indian politician, late Shri Balasaheb Thackeray. Shiv Sena chief, Uddhav Thackeray, wife Rashmi Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhijit Panse and others attended the event held to launch the teaser.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is playing Balasaheb Thackeray, couldn’t make it to the event as he was busy shooting in Mauritius. However, he made sure to thank everyone via Twitter video, which was played at the conference.
It’s an honour and pride to portray the Real King of the Country on Screen.
Here comes the TEASER of #Thackeray
Hearty Thanx to Shri @uddhavthackeray Sir, Shri @rautsanjay61, Shri @SrBachchan Sir and Abhijit Pansehttps://t.co/cYHRUkdJEu— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) December 21, 2017
The teaser was launched by Bollywood megastar, Amitabh Bachchan who shares a strong emotional bond with late Thackeray. Remembering Thackeray, Bachchan told Sanjay Raut (the writer of the film), “I am glad that you have taken the step to make a film on Bal Saab. I wish you all the luck for the successful making of the film. If you need anything, any contribution from my end in whichever capacity, please allow me to know about it. I will be more than happy to be a part of the making of the film.”
He also suggested the makers to make a series on Bal Thackeray instead of just one film.
He said, “I want to request you not to limit the larger than life personality like him into a three-hour movie. I think in today’s time when we watch so many web series, we can make a series on Bal Thackeray to capture different phases of his life and personality. It will be really interesting for the generation to know a man like him.”
Bal Thackeray was the founder of right-wing Hindu political party Shiv Sena, who ruled the politics of Maharashtra for over 50 years. He passed away in November 2012.
The movie is directed by Abhijit Panse, written by Sanjay Raut. The most awaited movie is expected to hit the screens on January 23, 2018.
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