After over four decades in the cinema industry and having acted in hundreds of movies, actor Amitabh Bachchan will make a debut in a Bhojpuri film.

Bachchan will soon be seen with his "Baghban" co-star Hema Malini in "Ganga", a film directed by his make-up man Deepak Sawant and starring Bhojpuri regulars Nagma and Ravi Kishan.

"I did the movie as Deepak personally requested me to do it. He has been my make-up man for more than 30 years. I am looking forward to the release," Bachchan said at the release of the film's music last night.

"Ganga", which will be released in September, has the superstar in a small role as a villager.  --- PTI