The First Shot Dalip Tahil Ever Shot In Bollywood Starred Amitabh Bachchan In This Iconic Film

Forty-five years after its release, Shaan continues to hold a special place in Indian cinema and now, one its actors have taken fans down memory lane to share a delightful behind-the-scenes story. The iconic film marked its 45th anniversary on Friday and to mark the occasion, Dalip Tahil shared a fun anecdote involving Amitabh Bachchan from the Ramesh Sippy directorial.

Expressing his excitement in a post on Instagram, Dalip Tahil revealed that the popular shaving scene from Shaan where his character is confronted by Amitabh Bachchan was not just memorable for audiences, it was also his very first shot in a mainstream Bollywood film.

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He wrote, “Shaan completes 45 years today and marks the anniversary of

my entry into the movies,” he wrote on his official handle. Sharing more details about the iconic scene, Tahil added, “Here’s a little fun fact for you all, the shaving sequence in Shaan was the first scene I ever shot in mainstream Bollywood, with none less than Amitji himself (started with the creme de la creme). Thank you Ramesh Sippy, Bachchan Saab for your patience.”

Attached to the post were some stills from the film, featuring solo shots of Dalip Tahil and Amitabh Bachchan. They were followed by more snapshots from the film, featuring Tahil along with other cast members.

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The Cast Of Shaan

Directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by the legendary duo Salim-Javed, Shaan was one of the most expensive films of its time. It featured an impressive ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Mazhar Khan and Kulbhushan Kharbanda among others.

The Plot Of Shaan

The crime drama revolves around the murder of a police officer, Shiv, played by Sunil Dutt. His two conman sons, Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Shashi Kapoor) reform their ways and join forces with sharpshooter Rakesh (Shatrughan Sinha) to seek revenge against the villain Shakaal, portrayed by Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Interestingly, Shakaal’s iconic character is believed to have been inspired by Ernst Stavro Blofeld from the James Bond series.

Shaan is considered the last movie to feature songs sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi, adding yet another reason why the film remains unforgettable even 45 years later.