Amitabh Bachchan is known not only for his legendary career but also for being a generous supporter of fellow actors. One such heartwarming gesture came when he personally praised Radhika Madan for her performance in Angrezi Medium (2020). In a recent vlog hosted by Farah Khan, Radhika shared how the megastar sent her a handwritten letter and even called her in his iconic Kaun Banega Crorepati style.
While giving a tour of her home, Radhika proudly showed Farah her collection of awards. Farah’s eyes immediately landed on the framed letter from Amitabh Bachchan, prompting her to ask, “Amit ji sent you a letter?” Beaming, Radhika replied, “Amitabh Bachchan sent me this letter after watching Angrezi Medium.”
“You must have died, no?” Farah asked with dramatic flair. “I completely lost it,” Radhika laughed. “Main toh behosh ho gayi thi (I fainted)!”
As Farah read through the letter, where Big B praised Radhika’s acting, she jokingly protested, “Amitabh sir, you have never written to me. Please, koi toh letter bhej do (send me one too)!”
Radhika then shared another unforgettable moment. “I got a call during the lockdown. I picked up and heard, ‘Hi, main Amitabh Bachchan bol raha hoon.’ For a second, it felt like I was on Kaun Banega Crorepati!”
The mood lightened further when Farah turned to her staff member Dilip and teased, “Look, Amitabh Bachchan wrote to her. Have you ever received a letter?” Dilip chuckled, “No ma’am, even my wife doesn’t write to me.”
The conversation then moved to Radhika’s love life. Farah asked, “Are you crazy in love types?” To which Radhika replied with a laugh, “I’m nas kata pyaar.” The dramatic statement had Farah visibly alarmed, exclaiming, “Why is everyone obsessed with cutting nerves these days?”
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Radhika explained that she’s old-school when it comes to love. “I still believe in writing letters,” she said. “So you’re a Raanjhanaa type of girl?” Farah asked. Radhika quickly disagreed, “No, more like Veer Zaara.”
When asked if she’s a Shah Rukh Khan fan, Radhika said without hesitation, “Of course, I am!” Then, channeling Salman Khan, she ran her thumb under her nose and added playfully, “But I’m also a Bhai fan.”
Farah offered an observation, “Salman’s films have always worked best when he’s paired with a very Indian, sanskari kind of girl–like in Maine Pyaar Kiya and Tere Naam. That combo just works.”
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Radhika nodded enthusiastically, “I love Bhai. Bhai is…” Before she could finish, Farah interjected, “Can you not call him Bhai? Just say SK.” Radhika folded her hands in mock reverence, “Salman sir.”
