BOLLYWOOD icon Amitabh Bachchan is set to star in “Badla” (“Revenge”), a Hindi-language remake of Spanish crime thriller “Contratiempo” (“The Invisible Guest”). “Contratiempo,” released last year, revolved around a successful young businessman seeking to prove his innocence when his mistress is murdered. The Hollywood Reporter had predicted the film’s potential for a remake stating, “It’s the kind of stylishly packaged project, designed for global appeal, which could easily stand a remake.” In a career spanning five decades, Bachchan has delivered some of Indian cinema’s biggest hits such as “Sholay” and “Deewar.” He made his Hollywood debut in Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” and also has been the long-running host of the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” since the show launched in 2000.(SD-Agencies) |