This actor helped Amitabh Bachchan climb the ladder of success. Read the full article to know his name.
Making a name in the Bollywood industry is no easy feat; it often requires wearing out one’s shoes. One has to ensure constant effort and skilled performance to create magic on the big screen. Apart from hard work, luck also plays a key role in an actor’s life. Sometimes, despite putting in all their efforts, the results are not as expected. However, at other times, with hard work and support from the right connections, an actor can touch the pinnacle of success. Similarly, in the 70s and 80s, the film industry was already dominated by several big stars, and it was in this atmosphere that Amitabh made his entry.
Despite putting in all the effort, Amitabh was initially unable to reach the level of success he desired. However, it was his co-star Shashi Kapoor who recognized his talent and guided him on the right path. Interestingly, during one film where Shashi and Amitabh shared screen space, Shashi asked the director to remove one of Amitabh’s shots. This led many to believe that the two actors did not share a cordial relationship. However, this incident ultimately helped Amitabh in his acting journey.
When Amitabh struggled to land significant roles, he took a minor part in one of Shashi Kapoor’s films. Upon seeing this, Shashi immediately advised Amitabh that such work wasn’t suitable for his career. He told him, “You came to Mumbai to be a hero; never do such roles again. It’s not right for you.” This piece of advice from Shashi Kapoor was instrumental in transforming Amitabh from a struggler to a superstar. Had it not been for this, Amitabh’s career might have taken a very different direction.
For the unversed, Amitabh and Shashi Kapoor worked together in 13 films, including Deewar, Silsila, Trishul, Kabhi Kabhie, and others. On the work front, Amitabh was recently seen in Vettaiyan alongside Rajinikanth. He also featured in Nag Ashwin’s film Kalki 2898 AD, which starred Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, and Kamal Haasan in key roles.
