Ringed by a circle of admirers at the crack of dawn Friday, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shot for Piku at the British-era Howrah Bridge here and thanked the local police for its efficient management.
The Bridge, Kolkata’s iconic landmark that serves as a crucial gateway for the eastern metropolis and ferries hundreds of thousands of vehicles every day, was abuzz with a different kind of excitement Friday.
Big B was seen cruising in a car along the bridge with co-stars Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan during the filming. They were greeted with loud cheers and waves.
“Up at 4am at Howrah Bridge!! Sympathetic crowds, love and affection and the superb management of the local POLICE! Thank you!,” the 71-year-old actor tweeted.
Over the years, the bridge has become a symbol of Kolkata and featured in numerous films by Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen, Raj Kapoor, Roland Joffe and Mira Nair.
Shakti Samanta’s Hindi film Howrah Bridge featuring the beautiful Madhubala was also a huge box office success.
Shoojit Sircar’s Piku has generated tremendous curiosity among the public and anticipations run high.
