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Summary Amitabh Bachchan addressed a news conference to promote 'Aarakshan'.
Amitabh Bachchan addressed a news conference to promote his upcoming movie, Aarakshan in Mumbai.Bachchan said that the film makers didnt intend to promote the film, but wanted hold a question answer session with students about the issues raised by the movie. The movie is based on caste-based reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. Director Prakash Jha wanted to go to Lucknow University but he was denied permission so the caste decided to go to another college there. Bachchan plays the role of a college principal who does not believe in the caste system.The film produced and directed by Prakash Jha, stars Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Deepika Padukone, Prateik Babbar, and Tanvi Azmi among others. Aarakshan is scheduled to hit the cinema halls on August 12 this year.
