What did Shashi Kapoor see in Amitabh Bachchan that led him to advise against taking minor roles early in Bachchan’s career?

 This incident happened on the sets of Merchant Ivory productions Bombay Talkies in 1970.

Shashi Kapoor was the lead actor of the film and this was the time when Amitabh Bachchan was struggling as an actor to get work. Amitabh Bachchan tells us that he was told that he has to be part of the crowd and he will be paid for that so he agreed our of desperation even though he was playing an extra in the crowd. In the film’s last scene when Shashi Kapoor’s funeral scene was picturised Amitabh was part of the crowd. So the crowd scenes were shot without Shashi Kapoor.

When Shashi Kapoor came to set, he was surprised to see Amitabh Bachchan there. He asked him what is he doing there? Amitabh told him he is working as extra for some money. Shashi Kapoor became livid and he scolded Amitabh that he should not ruin his career by doing bit roles as he is meant for bigger things given his performance in his debut film Saat Hindustani which had fetched him a National Award. So why should he work as an extra? Shashi Kapoor got that scene removed from the film.

It was not just Shashi Kapoor but the great director Hrishikesh Mukherjee who believed that Amitabh Bachchan was meant for bigger things. During the same time Amitabh Bachchan was signed by Mukherjee for Guddi, even though it was a heroine centric role and the make lead was a small role. A few months later Amitabh’s and Mukherjee’s film Anand released and became a cult film. Hrishikesh Mukherjee realised that Amitabh has much more potential which should not be wasted in a small role like Guddi. So he asked him to leave the film and do bigger films (Hrishikesh Mukherjee eventually gave him many defining roles of his career including Namak Haraam, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke etc).

Why is it difficult to compare Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan despite both being major figures in Bollywood?

 First let me tell you some intersting similarities in their career.

Amitabh started his career with an art film Saat Hindustani which won National awards. SRK started his career with Tv artsy TV movies like In Which Annie Gives it Those Ones and Idiot which won National Awards.

Amitabh got his first hit in a supporting role for which he got a filmfare award- Anand (1971)

SRK got his first hit in a supporting role for which he got a filmfare award- Deewana (1992)

Amitabh got his first Blockbuster in a serious film which won a Filmfare for Best screenplay and which got him his first filmfare nomination for Best Actor - Zanjeer (1973). The same year he got another filmfare nomination and won the award.(Namak Haraam)

SRK got his first Blockbuster in a serious film which won a Filmfare for Best Screenplay and which got him his first nomination for Best Actor - Baazigar (1993, unlike Amitabh he won it). He was nominated and won another filmfare the same year (Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa).

2 years after his first Blockbuster Amitabh got two major Blockbusters one as a two hero film (Sholay). Sholay became one of the bigst actor gest hits of all time and Deewar also became a massive blockbuster. He has a moderate hit Chupst Actor ke Chupke.

2 years after his first Blockbuster SRK delivered two major Blockbusters one as a two herso film (Karan Arjun). DDLJ became one of the biggest hits of all time and Karan Arjun also became a massive Blockbuster. He has a moderate hit Ram Jaane

2 years later he got a major Blockbuster Amar Akbar Anthony. He followed it with another blockbuster Muqaddar ka Sikandar and Don and Trishul. He won filmfare awards for best actor both the years.

Similarly SRK got a major Blockbuster Dil to Pagal hai and some hits Pardes and Yes Boss and eventually have another big Blockbuster Kuch Kuch hota hai. He won filmfares for two consecutive years.

These similarities can go on and on. The point is both these actors have immense popularity as they both changed the way cinema was made in a major way. Amitabh Bachchan brought the era of Angry Young man where anger, class conflict, violence was supreme and music became less important. SRK on the other hand broke the the trope of violence, r**e scenes and introduced family films with romance and no villains.

Amitabh was a mass hero, SRK was more of multiplex, urban class herman took over. o. Amitabh was copied extensively by South stars like Rajnikanth and amassed pan-Indlean ian following. SRK became popular among the youth and the NRI audience.lean phase, was a phenomenon in countries like Ethiopia and Algeria, and SRK was instrumental in reviving the overseas market of Indian films. His overseas popularity is next to no one even now. Amitabh became the number one star in 1975 and constantly remained number 1 till 1991 after which he was replaced by the new generation. SRK became number 1 for the first time in 1995 after DDLJ but he had to compete with Aamir, Salman and Sunny for the number 1 slot. He was number 1 prominently till 2007 after which Aamir and then Salman Khan.

After a lean phase Amitabh Bachchan made a comeback as character actor with Mohabbatein and hosted the hugely popular KBC. SRK after his lean phase made a comeback as lead actor with pathaan and Jawaan.

Amitabh has been a failure as a producer with his ABCL which bankrupted him. SRK has produced most of his films under his own banner and has been more successful than Amitabh. However SRK has been a failure as a host on TV. As an actor SRK may have worked great in TV but as a host his shows like Paanchvi Paas, Zor ka Jhatka, Sabse Shana Kaun had all failed. Even his season of KBC was also moderate only.

The two superstars cannot be compared because of different styles of acting (Amitabh being a much superior actor), personality (SRK is brilliant and witty orator, Amitabh is also well in articulation but SRK can win any debate), filmography (Amitabh has experimented a lot with his film in his second innings, SRK has by and large remained in his comfort zone and his experimental films haven't worked for him). The comparison between the two is like comparing apples and oranges. See the way both actors have approached Don (both have done very well but they are not the same character really the way they have presented it).

What are the dirty facts about Amitabh Bachchan?

 The whole film industry was outraged when Sayani Bhagat, a former Femina Miss India World, accused Amitabh Bachchan, Shiney Ahuja, and Sajid Khan of sexual harassment in 2011. Soon after Sayani made serious accusations against Big B in front of the public, Big B reported the incident to the authorities, and it was then discovered that Sayani had been a victim of cybercrime. Although Sayani had clarified everything following the probe and had released a statement to the media that might be interpreted as: "I have exchanged mails with him (Amitabh), and he understands that some third party is involved. He took it to the police from his side as well. He has filed another complaint. I even spoke to some other actors, and they all understand that I have been victimised."

The late famous actor Kader Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are still recognised as one of the most successful on-screen partners in the Hindi cinema business. They collaborated on numerous blockbuster films. Aside from their on-screen chemistry, the two had a wonderful relationship off-screen as well. However, Amitabh soon began to ascend new ladders of fame and fortune, which not only made him a little conceited but also rather self-centered. Kader Khan once shared the entire account of how his lovely and genuine friendship with Amitabh came to an end during an interview with a news website. He said, “"I used to refer to him as Amit. One day, a producer from the South film industry asked me, 'Aap Sir ji ko mila?.' I asked him, 'Kaun Sir ji?' He said, 'Aapko Sir ji nahin maalum? That tall man', and I saw him pointing at Amitabh Bachchan. I said woh toh Amit hai, Sir ji kabse ho gaye? He said, 'We will call him Sirji from now on'. And everybody actually started calling him by that name. Mere muh se nikla nahin Sir ji, aur main nikal gaya uss group se.”

Amar Singh, a late politician, and Amitabh Bachchan, a great actor, once provided everyone with some realistic friendship ideals. Amar and Amitabh were the real-life equivalent of "Jai-Veeru," getting photographed by the media at each other's family gatherings and making romantic gestures to one another. However, Amitabh's actual friendship with Amar had come to an end for reasons that were best known to them, just like many other friendships in his life. Amar Singh talked about his friendship with Amitabh Bachchan in an interview with Tridib Raman, the editor. The politician had also made hints as to why they had broken up. He said. “Whatever I did for Amitabh Bachchan, I did for selfish reasons, in the manner we do for our children, we do it for our satisfaction. There's a saying in English' help the needy, not the greedy'. I stood with Amitabh in his tough times but they all vanished during my troubles. I am not bothered by the fact that I had helped him.”

Nishabd, one of the most divisive films ever made, was a valiant attempt to push back against society's limits on morality and appeal by the legendary Ram Gopal Varma. However, after seeing their daring and passionate kissing scene in the movie, the 44-year age gap between Amitabh and Jiah sparked a massive media scandal. There were also rumours that Amitabh Bachchan's wife, Jaya Bachchan, was furious with her husband's choice to participate in such a movie.

Suddenly disappeared from the set of the film, returned after 6 years, had told Amitabh Bachchan the enemy of life.

 Amitabh Bachchan Parveen Babi: Amitabh Bachchan and Parveen Babi, who were seen in films like 'Namak Halaal', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' and 'Deewar', were once a favorite pair of the audience. Then such a time came in Parveen Babi's life that she started feeling mentally disturbed. He accused Amitabh Bachchan of trying to kill him. It is said that the matter had reached the court.

New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan and Parveen Babi did many films together. Their pairing was a hit and the audience loved their on-screen chemistry as well. When the actress died in 2005, the fans and her close ones were deeply shocked. Years before her death, Parveen Babi had accused Amitabh Bachchan of trying to kill her.

Parveen Babi was very popular in Bollywood in the 70's and 80's. She was one of the most glamorous actresses of that era and was way ahead of her age in terms of fashion. According to the report of DNA, Parveen Babi once filed a police complaint against Amitabh Bachchan. He alleged that Big B was trying to kill him. The matter reached the court, although the court gave a clean chit to Amitabh Bachchan.

Parveen Babi was suffering from mental illness

It was later reported about Parveen Babi that she is suffering from a mental illness called Paranoid Schizophrenia, which is a kind of mental disorder, which affects people's ability to think and understand. The victim has hallucinations. According to media reports, Amitabh Bachchan had once said about Parveen Babi, 'Her illness was such that she was afraid of people and was suffering from all kinds of delusions'.

Parveen Babi suddenly disappeared from the sets of the film

It is necessary to tell an anecdote related to Parveen's life. According to media reports, Parveen suddenly went somewhere in the middle of the shooting of a film in 1983. Rumors surfaced that the people of the underworld had made him disappear. Many films of the actress were released in her absence. When Parveen returned after 6 years, she said that she had distanced herself from the film world due to spirituality. There were reports that he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Denying any such illness, he said that people want to prove him mad.

Mahesh Bhatt made a film on Parveen Babi's illness

Mahesh Bhatt was in touch with Parveen Babi when she was suffering from mental illness. Despite being married, he was in a relationship with Parveen Babi. It is said that Mahesh Bhatt made the film 'Earth' on his extra-marital affair, after seeing which Parveen Babi's condition worsened, although the film director said in Arbaaz Khan's chat show that he does not believe so. Mahesh Bhatt again brought the film 'Woh Lamhe' in 2006. If reports are to be believed, the director had made this film on the life of Parveen Babi, in which Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja played the lead roles.

Big B is undergoing treatment at home after getting injured on the sets

80-year-old Amitabh Bachchan was injured during the shooting of the film 'Project K' in Hyderabad. He had informed his fans about his health yesterday, on 19th March. He told in his blog that he was in a lot of trouble and doctors were called home for his treatment.

Which veteran actor of yesteryears, apart from Amitabh Bachchan is actually doing very good in Bollywood these days?

 Rishi Kapoor.

He did not give any notable performances in his 30's apart from Bobby , Heena and Bol Radha Bol. He did not get much appreciation and he was playing more supporting roles. But i believe that he has evolved over the years.

These days he has got huge appreciation. I really loved his performance in Agneepath. He outclassed other actors in D-Day. He gave justice to his role in Aurangzeb. He gave memorable performance as Honest and innocent teacher in a movie Do Dooni Char.He was praised for giving delightful and charming performance in Suddh Deshi Romance.

His recent selected movies are:
Agneepath
Aurangzeb
D-day
Do Dooni Char
Suddh Deshi Romance
Fanaa
Chasme Baddoor

He is improving himself as an actor. He certainly has impressed people with his acting. He is doing well in recent times and hopefully will contribute in future.

What are some of the most significant turning points in Amitabh Bachchan's career that contributed to his enduring success?

 The major turning points of Amitabh Bachchan’s career were

1969- His debut with Saat Hindustani and his first National award

1971- His first commercial success with Anand and his first Filmfare Award

1973- Amitabh became a star after strings of flops, with Zanjeer

1975- Amitabh dethroned Rajesh Khanna as the top star with a glorious year- 2 major Blockbusters (Sholay and Deewar) and another cult classic hit (Chupke Chupke)

1977- First Filmfare of Amitabh as lead actor- Amitabh as a megastar with massive hits every year.

1982- Amitabh's tragic accident and post recovery starts doing one or two film a year.

1984- Amitabh takes a sabbatical from films to enter politics

1988- Amitabh's return to cinema and the beginning of his decline with massively hyped films that underperformed - Shahenshah, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Toofan and his outright disaster film Jadugar.

1990- Won National award for Best Actor for Agneepath but the film flopped- Aaj ka Arjun one of his last solo hit as lead actor (Hum still had Rajnikanth and Govinda)

1992- takes another sabbatical after Khuda Gawah- starts ABCL corporation to produce films and TV. Apart from a delayed film Insaniyat and guest appearances he doesn't appear in a lead role for years.

1997- Amitabh returns to films with Mrutyudata which is a disaster. ABCL fails badly and Amitabh is in massive debts.

2000- second innings of Amitabh Bachchan with Mohabbatein and Kaun Banega Crorepati

2005- Another National award for Amitabh for Black- also wins both Best Actor Popular and Critics award for Black at the age of 63

2009- Another National and Filmfare Award for Paa at the age of 67

2015- National award and Filmfare Critics Award for Piku

83 years old and still getting lead roles- unlike Rajnikanth does meaningful roles and one of the greatest superstars of all times

What are the dirty facts about Amitabh Bachchan?

 His eternal obsession to hide his relationship with Rekha and the other upcoming Bollywood actresses during the 1970s and 1980s.

To the extent of hiding the illegal love triangle between himself, his love interest Jaya, and his married wife Jaya Bachchan.

To the extent of even chastising once his beloved wife Jaya on a heated discussion of his relationship with Rekha who too was linked to other actors other than Amitabh at that time.

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Big B had asked Thappar to stay back for lunch, however according to the journalist, Bachchan's mood was upset after the interview and these questions. At the table, Jaya Bachchan asked Big B if he would eat rice as there was a delay in rotis. He got a little angry and said why is she offering him something which he doesn't eat.

She further told him, that while she is checking the status of the rotis, would he like to take some rice in the meantime. On hearing her, Big B lost his cool and said, "Stop it. Just stop it, I’ve said I don’t want rice and I’m happy to wait for the rotis. Can’t you understand that? What’s the matter with you? Why can’t you just listen to what I’m saying?”

To the extent of blackmailing the renowned film director Yash Chopra to not cast Rekha and Jaya together in a film.

When Yash Chopra Had Revealed Why He Was Scared To Film Jaya Bachchan And Rekha Together In Silsila

Back then, Yash Chopra had recalled when he had told Amitabh Bachchan that he wants to cast Jaya Bachchan and Rekha in 'Silsila' and how scared he was as ‘it was real life coming into reel life.’

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Back then, Yash Chopra had recalled when he had told Amitabh Bachchan that he wants to cast Jaya Bachchan and Rekha in 'Silsila' and how scared he was as 'it was real life coming into reel life.'

The honest director Yash Chopra revealed how horrible Amitabh was during his haydays and stardom era of 1970s and 1980s.

"It was Amitji who asked me if I was happy... content with the casting (Smita, Parveen and Amitabh) and do I feel it is the ideal casting. I told him I wanted to cast him, Jayaji and Rekha. He took a long pause and told me that he was fine with the decision but asked me to convince the two actresses. I was always on tenterhooks and scared because it was real life coming into reel life. I had told both (Jaya and Rekha) of them that koi gadbadi na ho."

To the extent of roasting the renowned vintage era Bollywood interviewer Karan Thapar in an interview when asked about his extra-maritial relationship with Rekha.

Karan Thapar recalls this horrible interview with Amitabh in 1982 :

I added: ‘So let me do to you what that interviewer did to Warren Beatty. There have been a lot of stories of your alleged love affairs with actresses. After your marriage, have you had an affair with any other woman?’ If he was stunned, leave aside upset, Amitabh did not show it. My eyes were on him as I spoke and he was looking back at me equally intently. But his face was unperturbed. I don’t even recall his expression changing.

To the extent of even hiding another extra-maritial affair with Parveen Babi.

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Big B responded, 'Never'. Karan further probed him and took names. He was asked about Parveen Babi, responding to which, he said, "No. I too have read such stories. They’re not true. But I can’t stop magazines writing this sort of stuff." Further Thappar asked, "What about Rekha?” Bachchan said, "Not even with her."

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