Shakib Khan’s ‘Prince’ Receives Amitabh Bachchan’s Blessing

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has extended his warmest wishes to Dhaka’s megastar Shakib Khan for his highly anticipated film, Prince. The gesture came during a special meeting in Mumbai on Saturday night, arranged by the film’s Director of Photography, Amit Roy, who facilitated the introduction between the Prince team and the legendary actor.

The meeting brought together director Abu Hayat Mahmud and producer Shirin Sultan, who were in Mumbai for the pre-production phase of Prince, produced under the banner of Creative Land Films. The film is slated for release during Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, and preparations are already in full swing, with the team working on final touches before filming.

Upon learning more about the project, Amitabh Bachchan graciously offered his heartfelt congratulations and expressed his hopes for the film’s success. The iconic actor, who has long been a figure of inspiration across South Asia, reportedly conversed with the team in Bengali and inquired about Shakib Khan, demonstrating his warm appreciation for cross-border cinematic camaraderie.

A post on Creative Land Films’ official Facebook page captured the excitement of the moment:
“A moment of honour! The team of ‘Prince’ had the privilege of meeting the legendary Amitabh Bachchan sir in Mumbai. He gave us his blessings and best wishes for the film. Thank you, Big B.”

The social media post quickly gained traction, with fans expressing admiration for the meeting and excitement over Prince.

Speaking from Mumbai, director Abu Hayat Mahmud shared his enthusiasm:
“Amitabh Bachchan sir was on set for a shoot, and we had the chance to meet him through our DOP, Amit Roy. When he learned that we were working on something significant in the Bengali film industry, he was overjoyed. He even spoke to us in Bengali and asked about Shakib Bhai. We are extremely proud and grateful to have received even a few moments of his invaluable time.”

Fans of Shakib Khan and Bengali cinema have expressed their excitement online, with many hailing Amitabh Bachchan’s gesture as a symbol of cross-cultural respect and encouragement within the film industry.

With Amitabh Bachchan’s blessings now in place, the Prince team is poised to embark on a grand cinematic journey, combining the star power of Shakib Khan with the anticipation of audiences across Bangladesh and beyond.