The Intern: Welcomed By Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan Takes Over Rishi Kapoor's Role

Amitabh Bachchan has been cast in the role which was supposed to be played by Rishi Kapoor initially

We have some great news for Piku fans. Deepika Padukone is all set for her second collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan. The 35-year-old actress welcomed Amitabh Bachchan aboard for the Hindi adaptation of The Intern. Describing Big B as her "favourite co-star", Deepika made the big announcement on Instagram and said: "What an absolute honour to be collaborating with one of my most special co-star again! Welcoming Amitabh Bachchan to the Indian adaptation of The Intern." Amitabh Bachchan has been cast in the role which was supposed to be played by Rishi Kapoor initially - Rishi Kapoor died on April 30 last year. After Rishi Kapoor's death, an update on the film's status was eagerly awaited. T 3864 - One more time .. Indian Adaptation of #TheIntern. Looking forward to working with @iAmitRSharma@deepikapadukone@warnerbrosindia@SunirKheterpal@AthenaENM@_KaProductions@ChromePictures@DenzD@Sen_Aleya@hemantchrome@gauravbose_TVWpic.twitter.com/HgjflGWGYb Take a look at Deepika Padukone's post here. She's also co-producing the movie.