Eros International's Shamitabh directed by R.Balki starring Amitabh Bachchan,Dhanush and introducing Akshara Haasan is turning out to be the most anticipated film this year !

Having roped in some of the biggest names in the industry including Rekha,Raju Hirani, Gauri Shinde, Karan Johar, Mahesh Bhatt, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Javed Akhtar, Boney Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Anurag Basu and Rohit Shetty to make special appearances in the film, sources now reveal that Abhishek Bachchan who is also a co-producer on the film, will also make a friendly appearance in the film as well.

What makes this appearance special, is the fact that it will be in a film that pays tribute to his father, Mr.Amitabh Bachchan's iconic voice. When contacted confirmed Abhishek, "Yes I've done a passing role in the film".

Written and directed by R.Balki, with cinematography by the legendary PC Sreeram who shot Nayakan, Agni Nakshstram, Alaipayuthe(original of Saathiya)besides Balki's Paa and Cheeni Kum, Shamitabh will also have music by Ilaiyaraaja who is possibly the greatest music composer this country has seen.

Presented by Eros International, produced by RK Damani, Sunil Lulla, Gauri Shinde, Rakesh Jhunjhuwaala and Abhishek Bachchan 'Shamitabh' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan is scheduled to release February 6th 2015.