Kalki Koechlin in a still from Margarita, With a Straw.
Mumbai:
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had extended his stay in the national capital for the screening of Margarita, With A Straw, has appreciated director Shonali Bose for making such a "brave original film".
The megastar tweeted:
The 72-year-old was conferred with Padma Vibhushan - India's second highest civilian honour - by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 8. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan Receives His Padma Vibhushan; Family Attends Ceremony)
Margarita, With A Straw features Kalki Koechlin who plays the role of girl with cerebral palsy. The film also stars Revathi and is set to release on April 17. (Also Read: Aamir Cried After Watching Margarita, With a Straw, Says Kalki)
This is not the first time the megastar has gone on a social media platform to appreciate young talent. He had earlier sent a hand-written note to actor Ayushmann Khurrana for his role in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan Praises 'Flawless' Ayushmann in Hand-Written Note)
The megastar tweeted:
T 1828 - A screening of 'Margarita with a Straw' .. sensitive well performed and brave original film .. Shunali Bose, :))))
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 10, 2015
The 72-year-old was conferred with Padma Vibhushan - India's second highest civilian honour - by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 8. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan Receives His Padma Vibhushan; Family Attends Ceremony)
Margarita, With A Straw features Kalki Koechlin who plays the role of girl with cerebral palsy. The film also stars Revathi and is set to release on April 17. (Also Read: Aamir Cried After Watching Margarita, With a Straw, Says Kalki)
This is not the first time the megastar has gone on a social media platform to appreciate young talent. He had earlier sent a hand-written note to actor Ayushmann Khurrana for his role in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan Praises 'Flawless' Ayushmann in Hand-Written Note)