Amitabh Bachchan will essay Anna Hazares role in Satyagraha: Sources

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose ongoing telly showKaun Banega Crorepati – 6opened with a record breaking television rating, will reportedly play the role of social activist Anna Hazare in noted director Prakash Jha’s future projectSatyagraha. A close source has confirmed that Big B’s role in the political film will be inspired by Anna. "Bachchan's role is greatly inspired by Anna, and he will be seen playing a social activist like Anna, though the issues and ideologies may not be shown in the exact same light," the source added. In the film which also features beautiful Kareena Kapoor, the actress will be doing the role of a journalist who eventually becomes the Prime Minister of the country. In the meantime, reports have come that Big B’s quiz show, which went on air September 7, took off to a flier on the opening day with a record breaking television rating of 6.1. According to senior executive vice president and business head, SET, the show registered the highest opening this year across all shows on all general entertainment channels. Rajani added, "We were confident that viewers would really enjoy watching this season ofKaun Banega Crorepati. The numbers more than corroborate this. We are really pleased with the opening week results and there is a lot more to look forward to on the show in the days to come".