His next film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey marks many firsts for Abhishek Bachchan - it's his first period film, the first time he's been paired with Deepika Padukone and his first film with Ashutosh Gowariker. We bring you exclusive pictures and a closer look at the thriller that promises to revive the dying legacy of a forgotten band of revolutionaries.

What's it about?

In 1930, 64 revolutionaries, led by a school teacher Surjya Sen, carried out simultaneous attacks on five strongholds of the British Raj in Chittagong. This raid started a revolution in undivided Bengal.

The film follows the revolutionaries from the time they begin planning the attack to the tragic conclusion. KHJJS is based on the book Do And Die: The Chittagong Uprising 1930-34 by Manini Chatterjee.

Who is in it?

Besides Abhishek, there's Deepika Padukone, Sikandar Kher and a host of new faces.

Who's made it?

Ashutosh Gowariker directs, while wife Sunita, and PVR's Ajay and Sanjeev Bijli jointly produce it.

When will it hit the screens?

On December 3, 2010.