The megastar of the century Amitabh Bachchan is 82 years old today. Even at this age stage, Big B is the most active among his contemporary actors. The shine of most 80s stars like Dharmendra, Jeetendra has faded, but that of Amitabh Bachchan is still intact.
On the occasion of Big B’s birthday, we spoke to director Vivek Sharma, Sunil Darshan, Mehul Kumar and makeup artist Deepak Sawant.
Know what Vivek Sharma said on Big B’s birthday, in his own words…
Vivek Sharma directed Amitabh Bachchan in the film ‘Bhootnath’.
Today’s generation should learn from Bachchan Saheb Vivek Sharma said, “I am lucky to be one of his close people. Bachchan Saheb keeps very few directors in his personal zone. Just in June, I met him about a film. We’re going to start a movie soon.
Whoever comes to meet Bachchan Saheb, they drop him off at the gate. Today’s artists should learn something from this gesture of Bachchan Saheb. Bachchan Saheb is a big superstar, but he respects everyone on the set, from the little ones to the big ones.
don’t shoot on Sunday During the shooting of Bhoothnath, his secretary Sheetal Jain had said that Bachchan Saheb did not shoot on Sundays. Some of our locations were only available on Sundays. I messaged Bachchan Saheb and asked him. He immediately prepared and shot for seven Sundays. This goes against his rules, but he understands that no one’s work should stop because of him.
When Vijay spoke in the manner of Dinanath Chauhan, he was afraid. Bachchan Sahab resembles Agneepath’s character Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in real life. They talk about this and that first, to make the other person feel comfortable. Suddenly Vijay turns around and says in Dinanath Chauhan style, tell me what’s wrong? We then feel a strange fear.
Bachchan sahib does not react during the narration. It’s unclear whether he likes the storyline or not. He has his own distinct style. I love the details of everything. Very involved in everything. Also shows great interest in music.
Big B sang a song on Shahrukh Khan’s request The idea of making Big B sing in Bhootnath was given by Shahrukh Khan. Bachchan Saheb was not ready to sing at first. He said we couldn’t sing. Then he says if you speak, let’s try, but if you don’t like it, replace my voice.
Although he performed very well while singing. Very few people know that Bachchan Saheb can also play the piano well. He also built a small recording studio at his home.
Silence reigns on the set as soon as Amitabh Bachchan arrives. As soon as Bachchan Saheb arrived at the scene of the shooting, the entire unit became completely silent. Everyone spoke in hushed tones for two or three days. However, later Bachchan Sahab had a lot of fun on the sets. Continue to pull the assistant’s leg.
They make someone a victim and have fun with them all day. However, he has a rule during filming that when he is filming, no one should go behind the camera.
After eating the paratha he said don’t tell anyone. Juhi Chawla is not used to working in the kitchen. There is a scene in Bhoothnath in which Juhi ji is making parathas. She was not able to roll the parathas properly. We had ordered parathas from the hotel which Bachchan Saheb ate. He said don’t tell anyone that I ate the parathas. Bachchan Sahab is very fond of samosas. They both pick up samosas and eat them with their hands. He himself indicates which store to take it to.
Sunil Darshan shared his experiences related to Big B on his birthday.
Sunil Darshan directed Amitabh Bachchan in the film ‘Ek Rishta – The Bond of Love’.
Our relationship is only with ‘Saat Hindustani’ Sunil Darshan said: My relationship with Amit ji dates back to his first film ‘Saat Hindustani’. This film was distributed by my father Darshan Sabarwal. His first hit film ‘Zanjeer’ was also distributed by his father. I never thought I would get a chance to work with Amit ji. It was beyond our reach. One day he suddenly received a call and expressed his desire to work in the film.
I thought someone was joking. At that time, Amit ji had three films ready: Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kaante. Apart from this, he also signed my film “Ek Rishta – The Bond of Love”.
Was very nervous before Zanjeer’s release I remember when I met Amit ji for the first time, I was 13 years old. This is from 1973. I met Amit ji with his father for the first time on Farida Jalal’s birthday. Zanjeer was scheduled to be released two weeks later. He was very nervous at that time. At that time, he was going through a bad phase in his career. Father was asking the rest of the distributors that you must have seen the film, how did you like it?
Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t want to give much support Amit ji has a very beautiful way of working. I learned a lot working with him. At that time, films were shot in negative. It was very expensive. Amit ji said: Son, be so careful that the negative is not wasted. Make me rehearse as much as you want, but take fewer takes.
very favorable to manufacturers Once, I had chosen Rakhi ji opposite Amit ji. According to the agreement made with her, she will not shoot between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Rakhi ji had given the reason why she was watching ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ between 9 am and 10 am. Rakhi ji loved the show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Amit Ji suggested not to disrupt the shoot. You leave them at a quarter to nine and you call them at a quarter to ten. Install a cable TV in their makeup van. During this time, she will eat, watch the show and also talk about herself. Your work will also be done. Amit ji was cooperating at this level. From the beginning, he had a reputation for being very cooperative with producers.
had lost confidence in the price One day, Bachchan Saheb told me about award shows. He said awards are important, but what’s even more important is how much the audience loves you. There is no guarantee of physical reward. When Dilip Kumar Sahab did not receive the award for the film ‘Ganga Jamuna’, he lost faith in awards.
Filmmaker Mehul Kumar, who directed Amitabh Bachchan in films like ‘Mrityudata’ and ‘Kohram’, shared some special stories on the occasion of Bachchan sahib’s birthday.
Mehul Kumar directed Big B in ‘Mrityudata’ and ‘Kohram’.
I never thought Big B would make a comeback with my film. Mehul Kumar said: Amit ji is so busy even at this age. It is the history of the film industry. As long as the sun and the moon remain, their name will remain. No one can forget it. There is no ego in him. I never thought he would make a comeback with my film ‘Mrityudata’. Even if this movie didn’t work, that’s another matter. This film was produced by Amit ji himself. Apart from this film, I also did ‘Kohram’ with him.
Amit ji said: Is there any hot script? Amit Ji met me at the music launch of ‘Rangeela’. He was not working at the time. At the same time, he created a production company. He said, do you have a hot script? I didn’t take it seriously because such things happen constantly within the party. The next morning I received a call from Amit ji’s secretary Sheetal Jain asking when can I narrate the script?
Don’t sit in the van while filming Amit Ji doesn’t like to live in vanity. After trying his luck, he likes to stay on set. He sees the actor’s shot ahead. Once, Dilip Sahab had told Big B – Never leave the set. The actor in front responds to your dialogue in close-up. You can see what his expressions are.
Amit ji follows the same as Dilip Sahab.
Deepak Sawant, who has been doing Amitabh Bachchan’s makeup for 50 years, also shared his memories about him.
Deepak Sawant has been doing Amitabh Bachchan’s makeup for 50 years
Even today, we work with the same energy Deepak Sawant said: Bachchan Saheb works with the same energy with which he worked 50 years ago. Read and rehearse your dialogue several times before filming.
Bachchan sahib waited for me 45 minutes In fact, I arrived on set two hours before Bachchan Sahab arrived there. I have never taken time off until this day. One day I just couldn’t make it on time because of the rain. In fact, the shooting of Khuda Gawah was happening at Mehboob Studio. The shot was ready, but Bachchan sahib’s makeup could not be done as I was late. The producer said there was a delay in filming and the makeup was being done by someone else. Bachchan Saheb said – Wait, Deepak will come 100%.
After about 45 minutes I reached the plateau. Bachchan Saheb did his makeup only after my arrival.
Once Bachchan Saheb scolded me The day my mother died, I went to do her makeup. In fact, Amit Ji had an important shoot that day. When Amit ji heard that my mother died, he scolded me a lot. He said what is it, mom died and you came to work? I said that my mother always said that my son, don’t leave work. Everything is only there when there is work.
Worked in four films without any salary I made amateur films. I have never made films with the aim of making money. During the shooting of the first Marathi film, Bachchan Saheb himself had expressed his desire to work from the front. When Bachchan Saheb was approached for the Bhojpuri film Ganga, he initially refused.
At that time, the KBC shooting was underway. I asked Bachchan Sahib to read the script. He said Deepak, your film was a success. You will quit work and leave. I said I will never leave your job in my life.
After Ganga, I did Gangotri and Gangadevi. Bachchan Saheb did not ask for money and I did not have the courage to pay him the fee.
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