The Cheeni Kum director Balakrishnan is close to finalizing the script of his next film which stars Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. The father - son duo will replicate their real life relationship in the film titled Pa.
"Balki has pretty much finished with the script. Filming should begin in the New Year. A lot of incidents from Amitabh and Abhishek's real life have found their way into the script. Both Amitji and Abhishek are excited about the film," says a source.
Balki got to know Amitabh well during the film of Cheeni Kum and it seems the discussions between the two seniors inspired the director to pen down the new film. In fact even the title is a play on Amitabh and Abhishek's bonding – for those who many not know Abhishek refers to dad Amitabh as 'Pa'. After finishing with Cheeni Kum, the ad filmmaker turned director Balki went back to directing ad films and Abhishek's recent ad in a rural set up has been directed by him.
"You wouldn't call the film a biography but it shows some things that have always been within the Bachchan household. Abhishek is very close to his dad and turns to him for everything in life. They share a very thick bond and all these inspired the story of the film which is a full on emotional but fun ride. It is going to strike a chord with everyone – parents, children… they will all find themselves in the film," the source believes.
Two to Tango
Previously, Abhishek and Amitabh were seen together in Bunty aur Babli, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Sarkar. The duo will be seen again with Aishwarya in next year's release Sarkar Raj.
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