Memories of the Past
Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha, two legendary actors, have shared a long-standing friendship despite their differing work ethics. Their collaboration in films like ‘Dost’, ‘Kala Patthar’, ‘Dostana’, and ‘Shaan’ is well-known. In a conversation, Amitabh recounted a story about Shatrughan’s chronic lateness and his own experiences with the actor’s casual attitude.
Amitabh Recalls Shatrughan’s Punctuality
During an episode of ‘Yaaron Ki Baaraat’, hosted by Sajid Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, Amitabh discussed Shatrughan’s tendency to arrive late on set. He joked that Shatrughan had finally arrived on time, half an hour before him, which prompted Shatrughan to laugh and claim it was a first in his life.
Working Together on Shaan and Naseeb
Amitabh reminisced about the time they worked on the films ‘Shaan’ and ‘Naseeb’ simultaneously. With shift work in place, Amitabh would start his day at 7 am for ‘Shaan’, while Shatrughan would arrive later, around 11 am or 12 pm. After wrapping up ‘Shaan’ at 2 pm, they would head to ‘Naseeb’, which was shot at a different location. Amitabh would arrive on time, but Shatrughan would often be late, leaving Amitabh to wonder where he had disappeared to.
An Unconventional Experience
In a surprising anecdote, Amitabh revealed that he once had to push Shatrughan’s car when it broke down on a Mumbai road. With only one car available, which belonged to Shatrughan, they would often travel together. However, the car would frequently break down, and Shatrughan would ask Amitabh to push it while he sat inside, relaxed and giving directions on how to push properly. This experience showcases the unique bond and camaraderie between the two actors, despite their differences.