Mumbai: The global icon and veteran artist Amitabh Bachchan’s has recently opened up about a seemingly trivial incident on the sets of his 1981 film Yaarana. The quintessential superstar recounted enduring electric shocks while shooting the famous Saara Zamana Hasino Ka Deewana song.
The Scene at Netaji Subhas Chandra Stadium
While addressing the viewers of his famous TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan’s narrates the Beyond scenes of the specific song in Netaji Subhash Chandra Stadium in Kolkata. For clarity, he argued that, for better effect of the performance, these were the costumes that the actors wore while performing, and they had these light bulbs. These bulbs, connected to a switchboard, were a norm during the filming industry.
However, as technology was limited, wires were used instead of a pause and surrounded by a part of Mr. Bachchan’s body. I started shooting when I was startled by the electric shock since wires also went on these bodies, and as a result, the weight was shocking.
An Unexpected Turn of Events
What was planned to be a beautiful dance sequence soon took a shocking turn for the seasoned actor. It was rather interesting because as the electric shocks went inside him, he started moving and dancing in a manner that seemed to be at the behest of someone else. It was a strange situation, and he laughed over it while explaining how this old system backstage had unwittingly turned his acts into a dance rather than a boring one.
“I was not maneuvered inside the choreography; thus, I wasn’t dancing. I was dancing because of the shock,” he laughed. This humorous reflection on a risky situation highlights Bacchan’s exceptional humor. Whenever he is faced with challenges, particularly the unexpected ones on the movie set.
The Impact of Technology in Film
Bachchan’s story is a factor that is appreciated in advancing filmmaking technology. At least in the setting of the 1980s or earlier on. Many were, indeed, when there were very few safety procedures to be adhered to. As is the case nowadays, actors took stems that would be considered madness in the modern industry. The anecdote also reveals the strength and resilience of actors like Amitabh. Who have crossed these hurdles and sustained their spectacular performances.
In addition, it emphasizes the ingenuity that the filmmakers had to use with the little means they had. Despite the limitations of the technology used, the directors could shoot scenes that would remain unforgettable.
A Memorable Anecdote from a Legend
Amitabh Bachchan is a nice person. But looking back, no one tells the real story, and this one takes the cake. It enhances the other dimensions of the legendary actor. He tells the shocking truth about his experience while shooting for Yaarana. It is inspiring and offers a glimpse of the different challenges that actors and filmmakers had to overcome in those times.
While seeing generations after generations inspired by the profession of cinema due to his raw talent and elegance. Bachchan’s cheerful version of this incident recalls a lesson about the uncertainties of a film set. It also exemplifies the combination of imagination, adaptability, and a pinch of humor that characterizes it. The world of Bollywood, much to the delight of its ever-increasing populace and budding filmmakers.
In his long career, Amitabh Bachchan’s redefined the meaning of being a passionate, hardworking artist in the film industry, making him a representative of an age that bore the seeds of today’s cinema. Such moments from his life are invaluable because they craft Indian film narratives more creatively; its history is enhanced.