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Ash, Rajinikanth at Robot's music launch

The megastars Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and AR Rahman among others attended the music launch of Robot.

  • The megastars Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and AR Rahman among others attended the music launch of <I>Robot</I>, Hindi version of <I>Endhiran</I> in Mumbai.
    The megastars Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and AR Rahman among others attended the music launch of Robot, Hindi version of Endhiran in Mumbai.
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  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajinikanth shared some lighter and happy moments at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajinikanth shared some lighter and happy moments at the music launch of Robot.
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan pose for the camera.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan pose for the camera.
  • Megastar Rajinikanth said Amitabh Bachchan is his inspiration and guru.
    Megastar Rajinikanth said Amitabh Bachchan is his inspiration and guru.
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  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the music launch of Robot.
  • The two megastars, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan shared the dais after three years. The last time Rajnikant was in Mumbai was to show his movie <I>Shivaji</I> to Amitabh.
    The two megastars, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan shared the dais after three years. The last time Rajnikant was in Mumbai was to show his movie Shivaji to Amitabh.
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the dais.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the dais.
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  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and AR Rahman.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and AR Rahman.
  • Talking about his association with Big B, the 60-year-old South Indian film legend, said, ?We have done films like <I>Andha Kanoon</I>, <I>Giraftar</I>, <I>Hum</I>, and I can never forget the love, affection and care he showered on me."
    Talking about his association with Big B, the 60-year-old South Indian film legend, said, “We have done films like Andha Kanoon, Giraftar, Hum, and I can never forget the love, affection and care he showered on me."
  • Responding to Rajni's comments, Amitabh said the southern star was a true son-of-the-soil.
    Responding to Rajni's comments, Amitabh said the southern star was a true son-of-the-soil.
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  • Regarding <I>Robot</I>, Rajinikanth said he has worked with director Shankar in <I>Shivaji</I> too. But this role was tough and challenging, he said.
    Regarding Robot, Rajinikanth said he has worked with director Shankar in Shivaji too. But this role was tough and challenging, he said.
  • "I had a long association with Rajni and value him as a friend and colleague. He is truly a son-of the soil who is admired and loved by every Indian," said Amitabh.
    "I had a long association with Rajni and value him as a friend and colleague. He is truly a son-of the soil who is admired and loved by every Indian," said Amitabh.
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan addressed her fans and media persons.
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan addressed her fans and media persons.
  • The music was released by Amitabh Bachchan.
    The music was released by Amitabh Bachchan.
  • Actress Aishwarya Rai, who had expressed her desire to work with Rajinikanth earlier, spoke very highly of this actor.
    Actress Aishwarya Rai, who had expressed her desire to work with Rajinikanth earlier, spoke very highly of this actor.
  • AR Rahman, who was supposed to sing at the music launch, said, ?I was to sing but I forgot the lyrics.
    AR Rahman, who was supposed to sing at the music launch, said, “I was to sing but I forgot the lyrics.
  • Bachchans at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Bachchans at the music launch of Robot.
  • Earlier, Talking exclusively to NDTV, Ash had said, "Rajinikanth is such an incredible individual. We have highest respect to him. He truly commands it and that speaks volumes about his personality."
    Earlier, Talking exclusively to NDTV, Ash had said, "Rajinikanth is such an incredible individual. We have highest respect to him. He truly commands it and that speaks volumes about his personality."
  • Rasool Pookutty at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Rasool Pookutty at the music launch of Robot.
  • Danny Denzongpa with singer Suresh Wadkar.
    Danny Denzongpa with singer Suresh Wadkar.
  • Big B at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Big B at the music launch of Robot.
  • "I have always valued his (Amitabh) advise while taking important decisions," said Rajinikanth.
    "I have always valued his (Amitabh) advise while taking important decisions," said Rajinikanth.
  • Rajnikant said the film's budget is about Rs 150-160 crore as it was technically very superior.
    Rajnikant said the film's budget is about Rs 150-160 crore as it was technically very superior.
  • The film's lyrics are given by Swanand Kirkire and music is by Oscar-winner A R Rahman.
    The film's lyrics are given by Swanand Kirkire and music is by Oscar-winner A R Rahman.
  • Big B had a word with Aish.
    Big B had a word with Aish.
  • Danny Denzongpa and Jaya Bachchan.
    Danny Denzongpa and Jaya Bachchan.
  • Ash shared the dais with AR Rahman.
    Ash shared the dais with AR Rahman.
  • The music launch meant a great moment for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajinikanth and the whole crew of the movie <I>Robot</I>.
    The music launch meant a great moment for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajinikanth and the whole crew of the movie Robot.
  • Bachchans pose for the cameras.
    Bachchans pose for the cameras.
  • Jackie Bhagnani at the music launch of <I>Robot</I>.
    Jackie Bhagnani at the music launch of Robot.