Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s first shoot for Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi was disrupted on Friday after a fire broke out on the set of the upcoming TV show in Mumbai.
The 72-year-old star, who is returning to Star Plus after more than 15 years, was on stage when the fire broke out. The shoot was stopped for around 45 minutes.
According to a source, a light overheated causing the minor fire. Taking control of the situation, Bachchan tried to calm the crew members.
“Amitabh was onstage. He calmed everyone down. After controlling the fire, everyone present on the stage said it’s supposed to be a good omen for a great show,” the source said.
The concept for Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi has not been revealed but the trailer offers a glimpse of a fun Bachchan, who makes a simple ride in an elevator interesting with an impromptu jig and crazy antics.
The show will premiere in India on October 18.
And actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra will be appearing on the first episode of the show as she tweeted: “On the sets with srbachchan, he has an aura about him that makes every heart skip a beat, mine too.”
She also shared an image, in which she is posing with the cine icon in traditional attire.
