Stills of Big B, Saif, Deepika in Aarakshan

Here's the first look of the much-awaited Big B, Deepika and Saif Ali Khan starrer Aarakshan.

  • Here's the first look of Prakash Jha's much-awaited <i>Aarakshan</i> starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Prateik Babbar and Manoj Bajpai.
    Here's the first look of Prakash Jha's much-awaited Aarakshan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Prateik Babbar and Manoj Bajpai.
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  • The movie is about Prabhakar Anand played by Amitabh Bachchan a legendary idealistic principal of a college which he turns into the best in the State.
    The movie is about Prabhakar Anand played by Amitabh Bachchan a legendary idealistic principal of a college which he turns into the best in the State.
  • Saif Ali Khan plays the role of Deepak Kumar who is a Dalit , very bright, gifted pupil and teacher and Prabhakar's loyal disciple.
    Saif Ali Khan plays the role of Deepak Kumar who is a Dalit , very bright, gifted pupil and teacher and Prabhakar's loyal disciple.
  • Deepika Padukone plays Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Poorbie in the movie.
    Deepika Padukone plays Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Poorbie in the movie.
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  • The film sees the second time on screen pairing of Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan after <i>Love Aaj Kal</i>. Here, Deepak is the star pupil of the college and is in love with Deepika Padukone.
    The film sees the second time on screen pairing of Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan after Love Aaj Kal. Here, Deepak is the star pupil of the college and is in love with Deepika Padukone.
  • Deepak is best friends with Prateik Babbar(Sushant) more wealthier than him.
    Deepak is best friends with Prateik Babbar(Sushant) more wealthier than him.
  • The movie revolves around the social upheaval over caste-based reservation in India which changes the lives of all those affected.
    The movie revolves around the social upheaval over caste-based reservation in India which changes the lives of all those affected.
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  • Each side hold a different view on caste-based reservations.
    Each side hold a different view on caste-based reservations.
  • The film is due to release in August this year.
    The film is due to release in August this year.
  • Big B on the sets with director Prakash Jha.
    Big B on the sets with director Prakash Jha.
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  • Aarakshan deals with the issue of reservation for backward caste students.
    Aarakshan deals with the issue of reservation for backward caste students.
  • The film has been shot entirely in Bhopal.
    The film has been shot entirely in Bhopal.
  • The film's shoot has been completed in a single schedule of 52 days.
    The film's shoot has been completed in a single schedule of 52 days.
  • The film's music has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and there are, in all, four songs in the film which is of 2 hours and 10 minutes duration.
    The film's music has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and there are, in all, four songs in the film which is of 2 hours and 10 minutes duration.
  • The film is scheduled to release on August 12.
    The film is scheduled to release on August 12.
  • Big B with Prakash Jha.
    Big B with Prakash Jha.