Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the film marks Amitabh's Hollywood debut. He plays Meyer Wolfsheim in the $125 million 3D project, a big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name.
The movie also stars Tobey Maguire and Leonardo Di Caprio.
The novel has been adapted in various movie versions thrice earlier.
"Watched the 1974 'The Great Gatsby' last night. But looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's version for Leonardo DiCaprio and our legend Mr.Bachchan," she tweeted.
The movie will also be screened at the Cannes International Film Festival starting May 15.