Amitabh Bachchan launched the first trailer of Shekhar Suman's directorial debut film Heartless
Mumbai:
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, wholaunched the first trailer of Shekhar Suman's directorialdebut Heartless, says there is no bigger tragedy than losingone's child at an early stage in life.
Appreciating the trailer of the film, Bachchan offeredhis blessings and support for Heartless.
"I am thankful to all for inviting me here and wishall the best to the team. Shekhar told me about this disease (anaesthesia awareness)and we did whatever we could for him that time. For parentsthere is no big tragedy than losing your own kid when they(parents) are alive... at an early age," Bachchan toldreporters here last evening.
"He (Shekhar) made this film about his son (Aayush,who passed away at the young age of 11 due to a heartailment). It is difficult as you are reminded about thetragedy. I liked the look and hope people like the film.Looking at the trailer, it doesn't seem like Shekhar'sdirectorial debut," he said.
Heartless is a romantic medical thriller based onthe phenomenon of 'anaesthesia awareness'. Shekhar hasdedicated the film to his elder son Aayush.
"I lost my son too early. He had a rare heart disease,I was not even aware of it. I was all alone in the filmindustry. I rang up Amitji first and he called me home andassured me he will help. He helped us a lot and I am gratefulto him," he said.
The film stars Shekhar's son Adhyayan Suman in thelead and Shekhar himself.
"This subject has not been explored before.Anaesthesia awareness is a frightening state where thepatients who are administered anaesthesia are conscious fromwithin, they can hear, see and even experience pain, thoughtheir body seems still," Shekhar said.
"The film is dedicated to my elder son Aayush. It wasan emotional experience to direct and act with Adhyayan forthe first time," he said.
The film also deals with the sensitive 'mother-sonrelationship'. In the film, Adhyayan is shown as terminallyill. He doesn't want to live till he falls in love. He agreesfor a heart transplant. During the surgery, he experiencesanaesthesia awareness. The body is paralysed and still hearssomething that changes his life.
"More than success in life, I always wished God togive me an opportunity to do something to make my parents feelproud. I thank God for making me a part of this phenomenalexperience called Heartless.
"The entire journey has helped me evolve into a muchbetter person and this learning is priceless. Heartless isnot just a film but a life changing experience for me,"Adhyayan said.
Heartless also stars Deepti Naval, Madan Jain and OmPuri in pivotal roles. The film is set to release on February7 next year.
Appreciating the trailer of the film, Bachchan offeredhis blessings and support for Heartless.
"I am thankful to all for inviting me here and wishall the best to the team. Shekhar told me about this disease (anaesthesia awareness)and we did whatever we could for him that time. For parentsthere is no big tragedy than losing your own kid when they(parents) are alive... at an early age," Bachchan toldreporters here last evening.
"He (Shekhar) made this film about his son (Aayush,who passed away at the young age of 11 due to a heartailment). It is difficult as you are reminded about thetragedy. I liked the look and hope people like the film.Looking at the trailer, it doesn't seem like Shekhar'sdirectorial debut," he said.
Heartless is a romantic medical thriller based onthe phenomenon of 'anaesthesia awareness'. Shekhar hasdedicated the film to his elder son Aayush.
"I lost my son too early. He had a rare heart disease,I was not even aware of it. I was all alone in the filmindustry. I rang up Amitji first and he called me home andassured me he will help. He helped us a lot and I am gratefulto him," he said.
The film stars Shekhar's son Adhyayan Suman in thelead and Shekhar himself.
"This subject has not been explored before.Anaesthesia awareness is a frightening state where thepatients who are administered anaesthesia are conscious fromwithin, they can hear, see and even experience pain, thoughtheir body seems still," Shekhar said.
"The film is dedicated to my elder son Aayush. It wasan emotional experience to direct and act with Adhyayan forthe first time," he said.
The film also deals with the sensitive 'mother-sonrelationship'. In the film, Adhyayan is shown as terminallyill. He doesn't want to live till he falls in love. He agreesfor a heart transplant. During the surgery, he experiencesanaesthesia awareness. The body is paralysed and still hearssomething that changes his life.
"More than success in life, I always wished God togive me an opportunity to do something to make my parents feelproud. I thank God for making me a part of this phenomenalexperience called Heartless.
"The entire journey has helped me evolve into a muchbetter person and this learning is priceless. Heartless isnot just a film but a life changing experience for me,"Adhyayan said.
Heartless also stars Deepti Naval, Madan Jain and OmPuri in pivotal roles. The film is set to release on February7 next year.
