Amitabh Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in Indian cinema. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has earned admiration
not only for his commanding screen presence but also for his dedication and discipline off-screen.
While audiences remember him as the face, voice, and force that redefined the role of leading men in Hindi films, co-stars often share inspiring stories about his work ethic. Alongside his professional discipline,Big B is also known to take his personal life seriously, following principles that reflect the same commitment and focus. One of his co-stars, Raja Bundela, has shared anecdotes about the legendary actor.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Co-Star Reflects On Megastar’s Work Ethics
Actor Raja Bundela, who shared screen with Amitabh Bachchan in the 1989 thriller Main Azaad Hoon, opened up about his experience with the veteran star during a podcast with Dear Generation. He said, “It has been a pleasure working with Amitabh Bachchan. I did a film with him, and he remembered all the dialogue so well.”
Raja recalled an incident from a shoot in Goa that perfectly showcased Big B’s attention to detail. He said, “Once we were shooting in Goa, Amitji found out that his continuity shoes were left behind in Mumbai. Flights were not so frequent in those days; there was lots of commotion. The scene was where Amitabh was walking on the road, and suddenly he saw an apple. His character has been hungry for two days, so he picks it up, looks here and there, and then eats it. So when he bent, it was obvious that the shoes would be seen and there had to be continuity.”
He added that Bachchan was highly meticulous about preserving his continuity material.“I don’t know if he does it now, but back then, any film that Amitabh worked in, whenever the shoot was wrapping up, he took the continuity stuff along with him until the next schedule. He wouldn’t leave it with the production,” Raja shared.
Despite this habit, the shoes were accidentally left behind. Raja recalled the atmosphere on set, saying, “When they left for the shoot, his boy didn’t pay attention, and they left the shoes behind in Mumbai. Everyone got so happy, started drinking, thinking there would be no shoot the next day.” However, the next morning brought a surprise. “The next morning at 7:30, we learned that he was ready with his makeup and shoes, but nobody was ready to even go close to him, the director, the producer, no one. He was sitting and reading the newspaper, that’s discipline.”
He added, “Later, we found out that at night, he sent his spotboy from a bus, who took the shoes and returned from the first flight the next day. He called director Tinnu Anand and asked him to start shooting. This was the kind of discipline he had,” Raja added.
How does Amitabh Bachchan maintain his work-life balance?
Beyond his professionalism on set, Raja also spoke about Bachchan’s personal boundaries.
He shared, “He was always prepared with his dialogues and would do everything on time. He would never gossip, even when we met at his home. From what I have heard, he would not allow anyone from the industry at his home after 8 pm; he locks his doors. He likes to keep that balance between his business and his family.”
On the work front, Amitabh will be next seen in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD and courtroom drama Section 84.
