Actor Abhishek Bachchan is all set to headline an intriguing OTT project titled Kaalidhar Laapataa, which will premiere on Zee5 on July 4. Sharing the first look on his X handle, the actor revealed a poster featuring himself perched in a tree, sporting a dense beard and dressed in a white checked shirt with pyjamas.
The rustic backdrop hints at a village setting, suggesting a story deeply rooted in rural India.
Abhishek Bachchan Announces Kaalidhar Laapataa on Zee5
While sharing the poster, Abhishek wrote,
“Sometimes, getting lost isn’t a detour, it’s where the real story begins. Full of dreams, twists, and the people who make it worth it. #KaalidharLaapata premieres 4th July, only on #ZEE5.”
चर्चाओं पर अब फुल स्टॉप!
Sometimes, getting lost isn’t a detour, it’s where the real story begins.
Full of dreams, twists, and the people who make it worth it. 😊#KaalidharLaapata premieres 4th July, only on #ZEE5.#KaalidharLaapataOnZEE5@Mdzeeshanayyub #DaivikBaghela… pic.twitter.com/0BDqAumEUR— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) June 19, 2025
Directed by Madhumita, the film stars Abhishek in the lead role, alongside Daivik Bhagela and Zeeshan Ayyub in key parts. The movie promises an emotional, possibly introspective ride, filled with unexpected turns and grounded characters.
A Personal Journey in the Spotlight
Just before revealing the project, Abhishek posted a cryptic, poetic note, which many fans now see as tied to the film’s theme.
The actor wrote:
“Main ek baar lapaata hona chahta hoon, bheed mein khud ko phir se paana chahta hoon. Jo kuch bhi tha sab de diya apno ke liye, ab zara sa waqt bas apne liye chahta hoon.”
(I want to be lost once, I want to find myself in a crowd. Whatever was mine, I gave away for the sake of my own kin. Now I wish to take out some time for my own self).
कभी-कभी खुद से मिलने के लिए, सब से “missing” होना पड़ता है। pic.twitter.com/OfzZHKgwyW
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) June 18, 2025
Abhishek appeared in Housefull 5 alongside Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.
He’s also gearing up for Raja Shivaji, a historical drama directed by Riteish Deshmukh. It co-stars Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Bhagyashree.
Set to release on May 1, 2026, the film will debut in six languages and features music by Ajay-Atul and visuals by cinematographer Santosh Sivan.
