When Amitabh Bachchan Quipped That the Scenery Vanishes When He’s the Spotlight

Hey there, filmy duniya ke deewano! It’s your favorite Bollywood ki khaas reporter, Khabree Kiran, back with some masaledaar news from tinsel town. Grab your chai and settle in because we’ve got some Big B gyaan to spill!

So, Amitabh Bachchan—yeah, the one and only “Shahenshah” of Bollywood who has been ruling the roost since the 1970s. He’s like the OG of the film industry, the ultimate "Big B" who has redefined acting over and over again. You know, the man who can give even the likes of young guns a run for their money! 🎬

Big B’s Bangkok Banter: When Elephants Don’t Matter!

Enter Apoorva Lakhia, the man behind the camera for Ek Ajnabee (2005). Picture this: Lakhia, a relatively fresh face in the directorial world, faces the monumental task of directing Amitabh Bachchan. Talk about being nervous! 😅

Lakhia recently spilled the beans on how this living legend rarely confined himself to his vanity van, as most stars do. Instead, Big B preferred to roam the sets like a true boss, observing everything with a hawk’s eye. During a shoot in Bangkok, Lakhia was orchestrating a scene where Bachchan strolls toward the camera. They captured the scene in every possible angle—wide, mid, close-up, you name it. But then, a Thai extra decides to photobomb the scene. Oops! 🎥

Lakhia wanted a retake because, you know, perfection. But Big B dropped some serious wisdom on him. Asking, "What lens are you on?" and upon hearing it was a 100 mm lens, he delivered a mini masterclass in screen presence. Imagine watching a film in Chandan cinema, with Amitabh Bachchan larger than life on a 70 mm screen. "Kisko padi hai haathi bhi peeche se jata hai?" (Who cares even if an elephant walks by in the background?) Pure gold, right? 😎

Lakhia was left speechless, realizing that when Big B is in the frame, no one’s looking at anything else. That’s the magnetism of a true superstar!

Kiran’s Gyan: In Bollywood, it’s not about who walks in the background; it’s about who commands the frame! And when it’s Amitabh Bachchan, even elephants don’t stand a chance! 🐘

Until next time, keep your eyes peeled and your popcorn ready for more Bollywood gossip!