Balki wants Amitabh Bachchan in cricket commentator’s role

MUMBAI: After directing him in two films, Cheeni Kum and Paa, Balki now wants Amitabh Bachchan to try something different and diverse, though not unique.

The ebulent director wants to see Bachchan in the role of a cricket commentrator. “It is my wish to see Amitabh Bachchan essaying the role of a cricket commentator in one of my films. I want to see and hear him giving commentary because in my opinion, Amitabh would excel at it,” he said.

The man behind several super successful ads like Surf Excel ‘Daag Achche Hain‘, Tata Tea ‘Jaago Re‘ and Idea‘s ‘Walk And Talk‘, not only spoke about advertisements but also his second passion, films and his favourite star Bachchan.

The director was addressing the media at IIM Lucknow and talking about the effects of advisements and ad films in general.