Amitabh Bachchan, Anurag Kashyap, Kalki praise 'Paan Singh Tomar'

Amitabh Bachchan, Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin have all given their support to Irrfan Khan's new release Paan Singh Tomar.

The Tigmanshu Dhulia project is based on the real-life story of an athlete turned dacoit, played by Slumdog Millionaire star Khan.

Stating that the film was a tribute to India's unsung sporting heroes, Bachchan posted on Twitter: "Paan Singh Tomar: a stupendous film. Tigmanshu Dhulia and Irrfan you are exceptional gentlemen. Many more laurels for you."

Director Kashyap added his praise, writing: "Paan Singh Tomar has a great gallery of actors including a real Khan, who go uncelebrated in this star obsessed nation of ours."

Kalki, the star of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, ‏wrote: "Paan Singh Tomar a very good Hindi film after a very long time."

The movie, set in the Chambal valley in central India, follows the story of Tomar from achieving a steeplechase national record to becoming a wanted criminal.

The film previously premiered at the 2010 British Film Institute London Film Festival.

Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Paan Singh Tomar, a UTV Motion Pictures production, is out in cinemas now.

Watch the official trailer here: