Amitabh Bachchan cried because of THIS villain, was once more famous than BIG B, he cried because.., villain was...
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, it's usually the glitzy and dazzling life of celebrities that takes center stage. However, what happens behind the scenes, when the curtain falls, is a lot more than what meets the eye. One such similar tale is of Bollywood's Shahenshah, who, before cementing his name as a superstar, was just another struggler in the bustling lanes of Hindi cinema.
In 1973, when Zanjeer was released, it turned out to be a golden ticket for him. However, what many might not know is that this film, a single moment, nearly broke him and had him in tears, all thanks to a powerful villain whose popularity eclipsed Big B himself. What Made Amitabh Bachchan Cry?
In 1973, director Prakash Mehra cast Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer, which later became a blockbuster. The film featured Amitabh's wife and actress in the lead and veteran actor Pran in the unforgettable role of Sher Khan, the friend of the protagonist. While actor Ajit was the villain of the film. But before the release, a premiere was held in Kolkata, where everyone was just talking about Pran since he was a more famous actor back then.
Despite playing the central character, Amitabh remained in the background during the buzz; this really hit him hard and got him all worked up. Amitabh grew emotional and couldn't hold back his tears. At that point, even he wasn't sure whether he would ever shine as brightly. But everything changed after the film's release.
As soon as Zanjeer hit the theaters, everything changed. The audience was captivated by Amitabh's intense performance as the angry young man, a character that soon became his trademark. Within days of its release, the buzz shifted. No longer was it just Pran on people's lips; it was Amitabh Bachchan. The film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of its time, firmly establishing Amitabh as a leading star.
Zanjeer redefined Amitabh's destiny and made him a household name. Opening doors to a stardom few could even dream of.
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