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Rating: 2.5/5. Shamitabh is an original, bittersweet fable about the magic of cinema, the giddy ride of fame and the downfall that inevitably arrives when hubris and ego get in the way....
Feb 6, 2015 · Now all they need is a good voice, which can help him act in movies and stand out at the same time. They come across Amitabh Sinha (Amitabh Bachchan), a drunkard who lives inside a cemetery and has a heavy voice.
- Rohit Khilnani
- Movies, Reviews
Feb 5, 2015 · Shamitabh is an original, bittersweet fable about the magic of cinema, the giddy ride of fame and the downfall that inevitably arrives when hubris and ego get in the way. Dhanush plays Daanish, a mute bus conductor from Igatpuri who is obsessed with cinema.
On the flip side you might have wanted the screenplay of the movie to be more tight as there are few dull moments in the movie which at times hamper the narrative. Nevertheless, Shamitabh is a one time watch owing to fresh new story and decent performances by its lead protagonists.
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- Drama
- R. Balki
- 2015-02-06
Feb 6, 2015 · Shamitabh gives its three leads plenty of opportunities to shine and the actors don't disappoint with Bachchan particularly having a splendid time playing an egotistical drunk. Bachchan is in his comfort zone, relishing replaying the act which made him a star in films such as Amar Akbar Anthony, Satte Pe Satta and Sharaabi.
- Suhani Singh
- Movies, Reviews
Feb 6, 2015 · A reedy, scrawny, voice-less wannabe actor rides piggyback on a hypnotic, heavy baritone to super success in Bollywood : the premise of ‘Shamitabh’ is fabulous on many levels. Because of the cross-connections it makes with real life and reel life.
Shamitabh is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language satirical drama film written and directed by R. Balki. [7] [8] The film stars Dhanush in the title role along with Amitabh Bachchan and debutante Akshara Haasan. [9]
