Sharmila Tagore says 'special scripts' are written for Amitabh Bachchan, not Waheeda Rehman: ‘Powerful roles go to men'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sharmila Tagore says 'special scripts' are written for Amitabh Bachchan, not Waheeda Rehman: ‘Powerful roles go to men'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore has said that the Hindi film industry is still a 'little ageist' as 'powerful roles go to the men'. In a new interview, she said that 'special scripts' are being written for actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher, but not for Waheeda Rehman. In an interview with news agency PTI, Sharmila said, "We are still slightly ageist, especially with women because powerful roles go to the men. Like special scripts are being written for Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, but not for Waheeda ji and not for many other aging lady actors.

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Shoojit Sircar sees more of Jaya Bachchan than Amitabh in Abhishek's performance
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Shoojit Sircar sees more of Jaya Bachchan than Amitabh in Abhishek's performance

India Today  

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Amid Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s divorce rumours, Amitabh Bachchan’s handwritten letter to Nimrat Kaur goes viral
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Amid Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s divorce rumours, Amitabh Bachchan’s handwritten letter to Nimrat Kaur goes viral

Firstpost  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan's Mother Warned Khuda Gawah Producer Before Afghanistan Shoot: 'Agar Munna Ko Kuch Hua...'

News 18  

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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 …

Goodbye Producer Ekta Kapoor Says She's Been Dreaming of Working with Amitabh Bachchan Since Childhood
2 years, 3 months ago

Goodbye Producer Ekta Kapoor Says She's Been Dreaming of Working with Amitabh Bachchan Since Childhood

News 18  

The trailer of the much awaited family-comedy-drama Goodbye released on Tuesday. The Vikas Bahl directorial features an assorted star cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna, Neena Gupta, Sunil Grover, Pavail Gulati, Elli AvrRam, Sahil Mehta and Shivin Narang. Ekta Kapoor, who bankrolled the film, has revealed that it was her long-pending dream to collaborate with a legendary star like Amitabh …

Amitabh Bachchan recalls working with Shashi Kapoor in emotional post
2 years, 11 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan recalls working with Shashi Kapoor in emotional post

India TV News  

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Amitabh Bachchan’s solo act continues
3 years, 4 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan’s solo act continues

Deccan Chronicle  

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Sharat Saxena says all ‘good roles written for old people go to Amitabh Bachchan’, people like him get ‘scrapings’
3 years, 5 months ago

Sharat Saxena says all ‘good roles written for old people go to Amitabh Bachchan’, people like him get ‘scrapings’

Hindustan Times  

Sharat Saxena, known for his roles in films such as Mr India, Baghban and Krrish, called Bollywood ‘a young people’s industry’. He said that all good roles written for senior actors are offered to Amitabh Bachchan, while others like him are dealt ‘scrapings’ that are left. Sharat Saxena talked about the lack of good roles for senior actors like him. …

Amitabh Bachchan gets special gift on KBC 12, for 51 years in Bollywood
4 years, 1 month ago

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India Today  

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