Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been cold-shouldered yet again by the organisers of the International Film Festival of India which begins in Goa from Nov 23.

After inviting Bachchan to inaugurate the festival last year, the organisers had backed out at the last minute.

However, they were tightlipped today when reporters asked them about Bachchan's status at the festival this year.

"Next question," was all J P Singh, Chief Secretary, Goa, said after repeated queries from the mediapersons here.

Veteran star Shashi Kapoor will inaugurate the festival this year.