Many actors have spoken about their experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan and how the megastar is known for his punctuality and humility despite his iconic status. In a recent interaction, veteran actor Kiran Kumar, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the 1992 film Khuda Gawah, recalled how Amitabh was a giving actor who would respond to every punch that landed on him.
Speaking on Red FM Podcasts, Kiran said, “Working with Amitabh Bachchan is like working with a virus. He is such a great actor and his passion is so great that he gets into your bloodstream. Once you work with Amitabh Bachchan, it’s very difficult to get out of his aura, especially the way he treats you.”
Talking about Amitabh’s work ethic, Kiran shared, “Some actors won’t give reaction if a villain is beating them in films, but not Amitabh Bachchan. Amit Ji would give reaction at every punch that I would give him. He would get back 2 feet with every blow. He is such a wonderful actor, and he is so well informed about everything. You can discuss anything under the sun with him. But one thing that I have learnt about Amit Ji is that you talk to him only when he wants to talk to you.”
Earlier, actor Kanwaljit Singh shared his memories of working with Amitabh Bachchan in the film Satte Pe Satta. He also recalled a kind gesture by Big B when he went beyond his professional obligation to attend his son’s art exhibition. He said, “Main bada ghabrata tha inse, ‘Satte Pe Satta’ ke time pe (I used to be very nervous around him during Satte Pe Satta). After the shoot, they would come to our hotel. They were staying at the Oberoi, while we were staying somewhere else. We used to play snooker. I was so nervous that whenever I took a good shot, I would look at him and say, ‘Sorry.’ Seeing this, he would say, ‘Why, man? That was a good shot.’ So I said, ‘Alright.’ Later, when my son, who is a painter, had an exhibition, I went to him. He specially told his secretary, ‘Find a date for Kuku… I want to go.’ And he came for the opening. Yeah, that’s very sweet of him.”
On the work front, Amitabh was last seen in Tamil film Vettaiyan, which also starred Rajinikanth in the lead role. Amitabh recently announced the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati — KBC 17.
