Good news for cinephiles! Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo is all set for its global premiere on Amazon Prime Video! Director Shoojit Sircar’s quirky dramedy will hit the OTT screens on June 12, 2020, and will be available in 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Expressing his delight, Amitabh Bachchan exclaimed, “Gulabo Sitabo is a slice of life, a dramedy that is a must-watch for families at home." Joining him unison, Ayushmann shared, “It is a special film for me. It made me reunite with my mentor Shoojit da after Vicky Donor. Whatever I’m today is because of him and I’m happy that he made me a part of his vision again. Gulabo Sitabo also sees me share the screen space with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan for the first time and it’s a dream come true for me. I have secretly wished to work with him for many, many years and Shoojit da made this happen and I will be indebted to him forever. It has truly been an honour for me to work with a legend and I feel enriched as an actor after the experience." 

For the captain of the ship, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, it is "the dawn of a new era for Indian entertainment.” “I am happy that a global audience will be able to watch our gritty dramedy, and enjoy what the film has in store for them. Gulabo Sitabo is a quirky, light-hearted movie that the audience can enjoy with their families. It has been a wonderful experience working with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana on the film.” 

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Sharing about his role, Mr. Bachchan revealed, "I was excited about my role since the first time Shoojit showed me the character’s look. It took me almost 3 hours each day to get into character with its different look. I had a wonderful time working with my very talented co-star Ayushmann Khurrana. Even though we are constantly bantering in the film, it has been a pleasure working with him for the first time." For Ayushmann, it's the "sheer simplicity" of the film which he loves the most. "The fleeting moments of simple humour in the banter between a landlord (Amitabh Bachchan) and tenant (Ayushamnn Khurrana) makes this film really special. I hope audiences love the film and our chemistry."

The quirky comedy was earlier scheduled to release on April 17, but post the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak the film's release was put on hold. A few days back Shoojit Sircar said he is "keeping his options open." "I would want to see his film open in the theatres, but the situation today is unlike anything anyone had ever experienced. So, I’m open to a digital release if need be," the filmmaker had added. 

Gulabo Sitabo is the quirky tale of two slimy scheming foxes in a game of one-upmanship, each one attracting other members to their clan and each one with an agenda of his own. A Rising Sun Films production, the film is written by Juhi Chaturvedi and produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar.