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When Asrani introduced Jaya Bachchan to Gulzar for 'Guddi'

Before his iconic ‘Sholay’ role, Govardhan Asrani was a star-maker. A former FTII teacher, he discovered Jaya Bhaduri, launching her career in ‘Guddi’ and also securing a role for himself. This professional bond blossomed into a deep friendship, leading to Asrani being honored as a ‘brother of the bride’ at Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan’s wedding. […]

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Big B was ousted from so many films, reveals Hanif Zaveri

Facing career uncertainty after early flops, Amitabh Bachchan considered producing films to secure his future. However, director Hrishikesh Mukherjee advised against it, fearing it would alienate other filmmakers. Consequently, Bachchan launched a production banner using his and Jaya’s names but credited Sushila Kamath and Pawan Kumar to avoid this pitfall. Source link

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Bachchan family's THIS throwback Diwali PIC is priceless

Bollywood’s Diwali celebrations are underway, with Manish Malhotra hosting a star-studded party. Amidst the festivities, Amitabh Bachchan shared a cherished throwback photo from 2020 featuring his family, including a young Shweta Bachchan Nanda. The Bachchan family, known for their grand Diwali gatherings, paused their tradition due to the pandemic. Source link