
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has lauded the makers of "Blackmail", calling the film "delightful" watch with a "unique story".
The
comedy, directed by Abhinay Deo, features an ensemble cast of Irrfan
Khan, Kirti Kulhari, Divya Dutta, Arunoday Singh, Omi Vaidya, Anuja
Sathe and others.
The makers of the film, Bhushan Kumar and
Abhinay Deo had hosted a special screening for Bachchan on behalf of
Irrfan, who is indisposed due to his health issues.
Taking to Twitter, the 75-year-old star lauded the films screenplay and performance by the cast.
"
Saw a delightful film today... 'Blackmail'... A brilliant screenplay,
unique story, exemplary performances and great presentation and editing.
Actors excel from Irrfan Khan to some fresh new faces. So happy to see
such creativity," Bachchan tweeted.
The film will release on
April 6 as per its original schedule after Irrfan, who was recently
diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour, stressed that his illness should
not affect the movie.
PTI