The search is on to find an actor to essay Amitabh's younger version in ‘Mehrunissa'

Ever since Sudhir Mishra announced his plans to make his most ambitious project, there has been constant buzz around the film on who the producer will be and even much speculation about the cast.

The film is said to star Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Chitrangada Singh. The makers had been on the look out for a younger actor to play the younger version of Big B in the film.

In fact, there was buzz that Abhishek Bachchan was roped in to play the character, but ultimately that plan is said to have been dropped. According to our sources, the makers are still searching hard to find an actor who fits the bill.