Shamitabh

A boy from a small village, with stars in his eyes and an overwhelming passion for cinema is determined to make it big in Bollywood. The odds are stacked against him but when you dream big and refuse to give up- the world has no option but to sit up and take notice. This is a story that celebrates team work, friendship and big dreams. Dhanush stars as Danish, the protagonist who knows that his calling is just within his reach, but all he needs is his one chance. This obsession brings him to Mumbai where he’s discovered accidentally by an assistant director, played by Akshara Hassan, who recognises his talent. She helps him overcome his professional and personal obstacles so that his dream comes closer to being his reality. Amitabh Bachchan is Danish’s salvation, a failed actor disillusioned by his own failures. But a clash of egos between both men disrupts their lives and their dreams. Do their dreams actually true? Is passion enough to make you a big star? How many dreams do you crush on your way up? “Shamitabh” is a film about the birth of a big star and the smoke screen that was created to fulfil a dream. An ode to the joy of being part of the cinema industry, this film is a myriad of every emotion we experience whilst watching great cinema.