CNN’s Talk Asia interviews screen legend, Amitabh Bachchan

CNN's Talk Asia interviews screen legend, Amitabh Bachchan

CNN’s Talk Asia interviews screen legend, Amitabh Bachchan

In July, CNN International brings to its global audience a living legend of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan on TALK ASIA. CNN’s Anjali Rao sat down with Mr. Bachchan in Macau, where the industry gathered for one of Bollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremonies. In a revealing and candid interview, Bachchan shares insights into his long film career, the highs and lows of his early days in Bollywood, and becoming the global superstar and screen idol of Indian cinema.

He also discusses the global financial recession, its impact on the Indian film industry and how it is trying to overcome it. Bachchan opens up about his experience of working with son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – and about the controversy over his reaction to the Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire. He also talks about what prompted him to decline an honorary degree from an Australian university recently.

A must-watch for all fans of Bollywood’s former ‘Angry Young Man’, this special edition of Talk Asia premiers on CNN International July 22 at 1800 hrs and replays on July 23 at 0830hrs; July 25 at 1000hrs, 2000hrs and July 27 at 0730hrs, 2300hrs IST. It can also be seen online at www.cnn.com/talkasia after the first airing.

Airtimes are subject to change.