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Keywords: Cheeni Kum, Amitabh Bachchan

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan is at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his film Cheeni Kum. CNN-IBN Entertainment Editor Rajeev Masand caught the Big B right there in the middle of all the action.

Rajeev Masand: Welcome to Cannes. You are just back from London where you were holidaying with family and Aishwarya and Abhishek who are presently on their honeymoon. They made a short trip to Cannes before you came in, so any tips on the film festival from them?

Amitabh Bachchan: Yes, Aishwarya was here for the red carpet as she is the brand ambassador for L’Oreal. And once they left, now I am here.

Rajeev Masand: Did they tell you where to go or where not to go. Though, they did not go around the place much either.

Amitabh Bachchan: No, I am just here for a couple of hours.

Rajeev Masand: It’s your first public screening of Cheeni Kum. How is it watching the film with an audience that is not connected with the film?

Amitabh Bachchan: Yes, it is a little peculiar. But the international market is growing rapidly for Indian films. So, it’s wonderful to be here and be able to experience the joy of seeing one of your films, which normally opens in Indian markets. I am actually delighted to see a lot of locals or French people who are beginning to recognise Indian films and actors. There were some at the airport too. So, it’s wonderful to see Indian films making a mark in Cannes as well as France.