Who directed Shoebite?

Shoebite was directed by Shoojit Sircar and released in 2016. Shoojit Sircar is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Shoebite?

Shoebite stars Amitabh Bachchan alongside Sarika , Dia Mirza, Jimmy Shergill, Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film marks a collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and director Shoojit Sircar within Hindi cinema.

Who composed the music for Shoebite?

The music for Shoebite was composed by Shantanu Moitra . Shantanu Moitra is a well-known name in Hindi film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Shoebite(2016)

Hindi• mins•Updated 1 May 2026

Shoebite is a 2016 unreleased Hindi drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar. It stars Amitabh Bachchan as John Pereira, with Sarika, Dia Mirza, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in supporting roles. The story follows a man in his early 60s who leaves his routine life to embark on a journey of self-discovery. The film is based on M. Night Shyamalan's story Labour Of Love. It faced legal disputes between Percept Picture Company and UTV Motion Pictures, which delayed its release. Despite Amitabh Bachchan's public appeal in 2018, the film remains unreleased.

Director:Shoojit Sircar

Filmed In:Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Where to watch:

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 30 May 2016
Director: Shoojit Sircar
Language: Hindi

Storyline

John Pereira is a man in his 60s who feels trapped in his daily life. He decides to leave everything behind and go on a journey. Along the way, he faces his past, meets new people, and tries to find himself again.

“It's never too late to find yourself.”