A.B. Corp’s new Marathi film’Vihir’ marks an entry of superstar Amitabh Bachchan as a Producer of a Marathi film. Till now, Marathi films have been screened at various international festivals and have received appreciation worldwide. Now, A.B.’s ‘Vihir’ besides participating in two forthcoming international film festivals, will also have its world premiere at Pussan, South Africa on 9th October 2009.

Incidentally, ‘Vihir’ has received an invitation for participation in the international film festival in South Africa and later also at the London film festival to be held between October 15-28, 2009. Directed by Umesh Kulkarni ( ‘Valu‘ fame) with the screenplay by Girish Kulkarni and Sati Bhave, the film’s star-cast comprises ofGirish Kulkarni, Mohan Deodhar, Aloke Rajwade, Renuka Daftardar, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Jyoti Subhash, Sulbha Deshpande and Ashwini Giri.

‘Vihir’ has a very strong plot based on the lives of two brothers, that begins with an event which takes place at a very crucial stage in their life. Talking about the making of ‘Vihir’, Director Umesh Kulkarni says, “I never think seriously about class and masses, while making a film. Whatever I feel is right, I try to place it before the audience. This film will be different from ‘Valu‘, as it deals with a serious topic that raises the issue of human survival”. With the film’s release almost coinciding with Big B’s birthday, ‘Vihir’ is all set to offer him a biggest gift in the form of appreciation.