We all know that Bollywood Big B Amitabh Bachchan released the audio of ‘Robot’, the Hindi version of Superstar Rajinikanth starrer ‘Endhiran’, at a colourful function in Mumbai on Saturday.

But the unknown fact is that Amitabh had a different itinerary for the weekend, which was also the Indpendence Day eve. However, since his good friend Rajini was coming to the town after three years, the Big B adjusted his plans accordingly.

The last time both the top stars shared the dais was in mid 2007, when the south Indian superstar flew down to the business capital of the country with a print of ‘Sivaji’, to show the movie to Amitabh.

Speaking at the Saturday’s function, Rajini said, “Amitabh is my role model. When I was in Lonavala last time and was going through stress, Amitabh gave me a piece of advice which I follow till date. It has made my life much easier.”

“We have done films like Andha Kanoon, Giraftar and Hum together and I can never forget the love and affection he showered on me,” said and added: “I have to thank Aishwarya Rai who agreed to act with me. I should also thank all my team members, importantly director Shankar and producer Kalanithi Maran.”

In his address, Amitabh said, “It was wonderful meeting up with Rajini — Rajinikanth to many, and to be a part of this wonderful event. It is one of the most expensive films ever made in India and has been directed by Shankar, an incredible talent from Chennai.

The film of course is in Tamil but it has a Hindi version too as well as a Telugu version and it looks stunning! A lovely well conducted exciting evening, with some of the most incredible talent on stage — A R Rahman, Rajini, Aishwarya, Resul Pookutty, Danny Denzongpa and a host of other celebrities.”

Shankar, who also directed Rajinikanth in ‘Sivaji’, said the film produced by Sun Pictures is slated for a September release. Aishwarya Rai, A R Rahman and Kalanithi Maran also spoke.