Release dates don't matter for good films: Abhishek Bachchan

Although April is being considered a risky month to release films because of cricket tournaments like World Cup and IPL and school exams on top of that, Bollywood Actor Abhishek Bachchan is unperturbed even though two of his films are being releasing next month.

April 1 will see murder mystery "Game" hitting the marquee and then April 22 is the turn of thriller "Dum Maaro Dum".

"I really believe that it's something we've just made up for ourselves. If you make a quality product, no matter what period of the year it is. People will watch it and we have hundreds of examples to prove that.

"I think its completely to do with the fact that whether we can excite the audience enough. We are blessed that our audiences are so passionate about films. Its almost a part of their daily life where it is very hard to resist going and watching a film," Abhishek told reporters.

"We have more than a billion people in this country. Not everyone is going to watch cricket. Even if half of them watch cricket the other half will watch the movie," he added.

The actor also admitted that he is very excited about both his films.

"'Game' is a film that i'm very excited about because it's my first film with two very dear friends of mine (Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidwani). We've been waiting very long for the right script to come, I've really enjoyed making this film. It's a genre that I really enjoy. It's a whodunit murder mystery and I always wanted to do such a film and we have shot at some really nice places," he revealed.

"As well as 'Dum Maaro Dum', which is made by Rohan Sippy is also a great film. It's our third film together.

"Both films are exciting. As an actor my job is to act in the film. The release dates are not decided by me. As far as i'm concerned. Two films which are very close to me are releasing in a month, so i'm excited," he added.

Abhishek, also ruled out the news that there are similarities between the two films.

"The only similarity between the two films is that I'm in them and April being the month of release. No other parallel at all," he said.

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Abhishek to go by fans' choice at IMA Awards

Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will perform at the Big Star IMA Awards 2011 Friday, will dance on the songs suggested by his fans.

When the organising team from Reliance Broadcast discussed with him his performance, Abhishek quickly reverted saying, "Let's ask my fan's what they would like to see me dance on!"

Tarun Katial, CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd says that Abhishek's fans from across the country have sent their suggestions.

"Abhishek has been an absolute sport and his fans across the country from Jammu to Mumbai, have been sending in SMSes in huge numbers. Current hot favourites are songs like 'Beera...' from 'Raavan'. The night of March 11 will see Abhishek dance to the tunes of India, literally," Katial said in a statement.

Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd in collaboration with Star India and Indian Music Academy is launching this integrated music award property, to recognise talents from all over the country and across every genre of music including Hindustani, Carnatic, folk, ghazal, Sufi and qawwali.

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Abhishek proud to have worked with 'Amar, Akbar, Anthony'

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is happy and proud that he has been able to work with the "Amar Akbar Anthony" trio - Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan - in just over a decade of being in the film industry.

"Just did my 1st shot with Vinod uncle for 'Players'. I can now proudly say that I've worked with AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY!! awesomeness! (sic)," Abhishek posted on his Twitter page.

"Amar Akbar Anthony" is the title of Manmohan Desai's superhit film, released in 1977, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles.

The 35-year-old definitely seemed proud, as he added: "Don't know many actors of my generation that have been lucky enough to say that."

Abhishek has worked with his father Amitabh in "Bunty Aur Babli", "Sarkar", "Sarkar Raj", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "Paa", while he shared screen space with the evergreen Rishi in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Delhi-6".

Abass-Mustan's "Players", an action thriller, also features Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Omi Vaidya and Sikander Kher. It is the official remake of the 2003 American film "The Italian Job".

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is happy and proud that he has been able to work with the "Amar Akbar Anthony" trio - Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan - in just over a decade of being in the film industry.

"Just did my 1st shot with Vinod uncle for 'Players'. I can now proudly say that I've worked with AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY!! awesomeness! (sic)," Abhishek posted on his Twitter page.

"Amar Akbar Anthony" is the title of Manmohan Desai's superhit film, released in 1977, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles.

The 35-year-old definitely seemed proud, as he added: "Don't know many actors of my generation that have been lucky enough to say that."

Abhishek has worked with his father Amitabh in "Bunty Aur Babli", "Sarkar", "Sarkar Raj", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "Paa", while he shared screen space with the evergreen Rishi in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Delhi-6".

Abass-Mustan's "Players", an action thriller, also features Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Omi Vaidya and Sikander Kher. It is the official remake of the 2003 American film "The Italian Job".

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