Amitabh Bachchan reveals why people were annoyed with his iconic film Don's title
1 year, 6 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan reveals why people were annoyed with his iconic film Don's title

India Today  

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his blog to reveal a somewhat amusing anecdote about his iconic 1978 movie Don. BIG B SHARES AN AMUSING ANECDOTE The actor, who is in the habit of sharing daily updates with his fans, wrote, "Amusingly, when the film ‘DON’ was announced with me. Many still are.” READ | Amitabh Bachchan finally reveals why he meets his fans on Sunday barefoot, asks 'you got a problem with that' On an earlier movie anniversary, the actor had mentioned, "Don was a name that no one in the market approved of. The movie was a hit at the ticket counter, and also starred Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal among others in important roles.

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Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth reunite for ‘Thalaivar 170’
1 year, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth reunite for ‘Thalaivar 170’

The Hindu  

One of the most expected reunions of Indian cinema is here! Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has officially joined the cast of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film that’s tentatively titled Thalaivar 170. While Bachchan was earlier supposed to make his Tamil debut alongside SJ Suryah’s Uyarndha Manithan, the film is stuck in limbo and Thalaivar 170 might very well be the veteran actor’s …

Makers couldn't sell Amitabh Bachchan as hero initially: Prem Chopra
1 year, 6 months ago

Makers couldn't sell Amitabh Bachchan as hero initially: Prem Chopra

India Today  

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, who is mostly known for his villainous turns in films, recently opened up about how megastar Amitabh Bachchan could not initially find his footing as a male lead in movies. READ | Life & times of Amitabh Bachchan | The sultan of fate Bachchan was reportedly replaced in Duniya Ka Mela by Sanjay Khan, and he …

Did You Know Amitabh Bachchan's Don Was Conceived During Producer’s Financial Crunch?
1 year, 8 months ago

Did You Know Amitabh Bachchan's Don Was Conceived During Producer’s Financial Crunch?

News 18  

The Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don is considered an iconic film. It all started with producer Nariman Irani going into debt of Rs 12 lakh due to his first film tanking at the box office. It was then that Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman and Chandra Barot suggested he make another film to come out of his debt. However, the story was given …

Amitabh Bachchan Turns 80: Don, Deewar Draw Full Houses With Fans Dancing, Cheering
2 years, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan Turns 80: Don, Deewar Draw Full Houses With Fans Dancing, Cheering

News 18  

Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 80th birthday today and fans’ celebrations have proven that his stardom is not letting up anytime soon. Bollywood’s biggest celebrity who rose to fame with his Angry Young Man roles went on to embody myriads of personalities throughout his still active career, and his cult status among fans continues. With Big B classics like Deewar, …

Shabana Azmi Shares Video Of Amitabh Bachchan Fans Dancing To Don Songs In Theatre, Says 'Unbelievable'
2 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi Shares Video Of Amitabh Bachchan Fans Dancing To Don Songs In Theatre, Says 'Unbelievable'

News 18  

In the honour of Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday, Film Heritage Foundation is hosting a 4-day film festival – ‘Bachchan Back To The Beginning’, showcasing some of his best films in theatres. While the theatre was reportedly packed, Shabana Azmi took to Instagram and shared a video in which the crowd was seen dancing along to the title song of Don. …

Amitabh Bachchan shares throwback pic with Shah Rukh Khan, fans react: ‘Legends’
2 years, 6 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan shares throwback pic with Shah Rukh Khan, fans react: ‘Legends’

Hindustan Times  

In the picture, while Amitabh is busy signing the film's poster, Shah Rukh, stood beside him. Reacting to it, a fan wrote in the comment section, “Two super legends in one frame Wow.” Remembering the iconic dialogue from the film, another fan added, “Don ko pakarna muskil nehi…. Amitabh Bachchan's Instagram post featuring Shah Rukh Khan. Earlier on Friday, Amitabh …

'Jalwaa': Amitabh Bachchan Shares Photo of Mile-long Queue for 'Don' 44 Years Ago
2 years, 6 months ago

'Jalwaa': Amitabh Bachchan Shares Photo of Mile-long Queue for 'Don' 44 Years Ago

News 18  

Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood’s brightest star, has shared a photo from his heydays, right around the time when Don was set to release. Taking to Instagram, Amitabh Bachchan shared a snap of people queueing up for advance booking for Don, 44 years ago in 1978. “Jalwaa tha… jalwaa hai… n jalwaaa rahega saab jee aapka,” commented one Instagram user. Another said, …

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna's Anand gets a remake, fans say ‘don't do it’
2 years, 7 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna's Anand gets a remake, fans say ‘don't do it’

Hindustan Times  

After over 50 years since its release, filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee's cult classic film Anand is headed for a remake. The original film starred late actor Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. They should cast Shah Rukh Khan for Rajesh Khanna & Saif Ali Khan for Amitabh Bachchan put some romantic tadka with #Preity Zinta and the location …

Amitabh Bachchan wasn't first choice for Don, it was offered to three actors before him
4 years, 7 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan wasn't first choice for Don, it was offered to three actors before him

India TV News  

As the singing legend, John Lennon once said, "There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be", megastar Amitabh Bachchan was meant to play Don. Director Chandra Barot in one of the earlier interviews had revealed that he first offered the film to Dev Anand but, as she didn't take any interest, he went to Dharmendra and …

Don: Amitabh Bachchan copied Abhishek’s baby dance moves for Khaike Paan Banaraswala, was on anaesthesia
4 years, 7 months ago

Don: Amitabh Bachchan copied Abhishek’s baby dance moves for Khaike Paan Banaraswala, was on anaesthesia

Hindustan Times  

Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating 42 years of his hit film Don which also features his hit dance number Khaike Paan Banaraswala. The actor has now revealed he had actually copied son Abhishek’s baby dance in the song as he danced barefoot after anesthesia shots. Amitabh Bachchan during the shooting of Khaike Paan Banaraswala on sets of Don. took anaesthesia injections …

Zanjeer completes 47 years: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates by sharing poster of the action drama
4 years, 8 months ago

Zanjeer completes 47 years: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates by sharing poster of the action drama

India TV News  

One of the powerful films of megastar Amitabh Bachchan released in the year 1973 was the action-drama 'Zanzeer' co-starring Pran, and Jaya Bachchan in the lead roles. Not just the interesting plot or the impressive cast, the fact that Amitabh Bachchan played a super cop attracted many movie buffs to the same. Taking to Instagram, Big B shared a powerful …

Amitabh Bachchan says he must retire: Head thinking something, fingers something else
5 years, 1 month ago

Amitabh Bachchan says he must retire: Head thinking something, fingers something else

India Today  

Amitabh Bachchan made his Bollywood debut in 1969 with the film Saat Hindustani. Currently, Amitabh travelled to Manali to join Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor for Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra. Talking about his retirement, "Amitabh wrote on his personal blog, "thank you all those stop overs on the way here. Amitabh completed his 50 years in the industry on November 7 …

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Bollywood; Abhishek congratulates him: 'We're all blessed to witness greatness'
5 years, 2 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Bollywood; Abhishek congratulates him: 'We're all blessed to witness greatness'

Firstpost  

Amitabh Bachchan made his acting debut with Saat Hindustani on this day in 1969. Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan completes a 50-year-long journey in the Hindi film industry today. Amitabh made his debut with Saat Hindustani in 1969, and has delivered plenty blockbuster hits like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar, Coolie, Sarkar, and Piku among others. Amitabh portrayed Guru Gosayi Venkanna, Narasimha Reddy’s …

Zeenat Aman: Amitabh Bachchan shot Samundar Mein Naha Ke song after recovering from Coolie accident
5 years, 7 months ago

Zeenat Aman: Amitabh Bachchan shot Samundar Mein Naha Ke song after recovering from Coolie accident

India Today  

From Don to Pukar, Zeenat Aman and Amitabh Bachchan have worked together in many films while they were at the peak of their Bollywood careers. Zeenat, who shared sizzling chemistry with Amitabh in RD Burman hit song Samundar Mein Naha Ke from the film Pukar, revealed why the popular number is close to her heart. "Pukar my film.I began shooting …

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