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'Newton' An Eye-opener, Says Amitabh Bachchan

Darpan News Desk IANS, 22 Sep, 2017 01:25 PM
  • 'Newton' An Eye-opener, Says Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the latest release ‘Newton’ was an eye-opener and a treat to watch.
 
 
Amitabh on Friday lauded the film on Twitter and expressed that ‘Newton’ shows reality.
 
 
“Saw the film ‘Newton’...its stark reality was a treat to watch! An eye opener on many aspects!” he tweeted.
 
 
Starring National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, ‘Newton’ revolves around a young government clerk who is sent on election duty to a Maoist-controlled town and how the ideological struggle puts him in an awkward situation.
 
 
Rajukummar replied to Amitabh saying: “Thank you so much sir. We all are so grateful for your love & support. Keep inspiring us with ur amazing performances. Charan Sparsh.”
 
 
Directed by Amit Masurkar, ‘Newton’ released on Friday.
 
 
 
 
Rajkummar will soon be seen in other projects like ‘Love Sonia’, ‘5 Weddings’, ‘Ittefaq: It Happened One Night’ and ‘Fanney Khan’.
 
 
Amitabh, 74, who is currently hosting season nine of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, has two films in his kitty—‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘102 Not Out’. 

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