Amitabh Bachchan to host 'Savdhaan India'

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be back on the small screen as a host for a special episode of the TV show "Savdhaan India".

He was last seen hosting "Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi" in 2015. According to a source in the know-how, the actor will host the Life Ok show as a part of the promotional activity for his forthcoming film "Pink". 

"He is going to shoot for a new campaign for the show. 'Savdhaan India' is going to launch a campaign - Jurm ka saamna darr ke nahi dat ke karo - with a special focus on college students. He will be shooting for two episodes, and simultaneously promote his movie 'Pink'," said the source. 

The show brings real life-based crime stories on the small screen. The episodes with the cine icon will air next month. 

"Pink", which revolves around three girls trapped in a criminal case, stars Amitabh as a lawyer. Produced by Shoojit Sircar, it is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.

"Pink" also features Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Piyush Mishra, Angad Bedi, Dhritiman Chatterjee in pivotal roles. It is scheduled for release on September 16.