Amitabh Bachchan joins Amish Tripathi, Nouredine Abboud's Tara Gaming studio as co-founder

Amitabh Bachchan

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has forayed into the world of gaming. The Bollywood superstar is joining as the co-founder of Tara Gaming, a venture of popular author Amish Tripathi and gaming veteran Nouredine Abboud.

On May 1, Tara Gaming unveiled the first trailer of The Age of Bhaarat, its flagship AAA action-adventure game franchise on PC and consoles that reimagines ancient India. AAA Games are video game titles that have big budgets for both development and marketing purposes.

"Joining Tara Gaming is an extension of my lifelong commitment to storytelling. When I heard Amish’s and Nouredine’s vision, I was instantly drawn to the potential of creating something truly monumental," Bachchan said in a statement.

Drawing upon epics, folklore, and traditions, the trailer teases sweeping landscapes, mythical beasts, powerful warriors, and layered storytelling.

"India has always been a land of powerful stories, and through this game, we have an opportunity to share our epics, creativity, and imagination with the world. Gaming is where stories come alive for the next generation, and I’m excited to help shape that experience at Tara Gaming with a uniquely Indian lens,” Bachchan said.

Bachchan's deep understanding of Indian culture and storytelling is invaluable as they develop a game that resonates globally, Abboud said.

"The trailer is just a glimpse of this ambitious and immersive world that pays homage to Indian traditions while delivering cinematic-quality gameplay. The Age of Bhaarat has always been a passion project for us at Tara Gaming, and with Mr. Bachchan onboard, our conviction has only grown stronger,” he said.

Abboud was previously with Ubisoft and has worked on gaming IPs such as Driver or Brothers In Arms. He was the executive producer of Ghost Recon Wildlands, a third-person tactical shooter video game.

Tripathi, known best for The Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series, said, "(Bachchan) is a true visionary whose understanding of Indian heritage is unmatched, and his belief in our vision adds immense strength to our journey. He brings a sense of legacy and inspiration to the project that’s impossible to quantify."

"The trailer perfectly captures the bold vision we have to present Indian itihaas (history) to the world in a cool modern context, and we believe players across the globe will be excited to explore the world we’re building."

This launch comes as India's gaming sector matures, particularly in player preferences and spending habits, signaling the country's growing potential as a global gaming hub. It is also encouraging local studios to develop more ambitious and complex games.

India is the fastest-growing games market in Asia, both in terms of revenue and gamers, according to Niko Partners, a market research and consulting firm that covers video games, e-sports, and streaming in the continent.

The country's mobile, PC and console gaming market is expected to surpass $1 billion in revenue in 2025 and reach $1.4 billion in 2028, growing at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 11.1 percent, it said. These figures do not include revenues from real-money games or exports.