Kalki 2898 AD star Amitabh Bachchan's contribution to the industry is path-breaking! Shabana Azmi lauds 'Ashwatthama' for clearing fields for senior actors

Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD is on a box office rampage. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in pivotal roles, the movie is inching closer towards the magical milestone of Rs 900 crore with its worldwide box office collections. Moviegoers are lauding the entire cast for their stellar performances, especially Prabhas and Amitabh's roles of Bhairava and Ashwatthama, respectively, for their powerful character portrayals. While Prabhas as Bhairava is winning the hearts, fans are in awe of Big B's powerful performance as Ashwatthama. 

Even at the age of 81, the Brahmastra actor is no lesser than any young actor. Undoubtedly, Millennium Star Amitabh Bachchan is the greatest actor that India has ever witnessed. Recently, his co-star and veteran actor Shabana Azmi lauded Big B for his path-breaking contributions to the industry and clearing the field for senior actors.

In the past few years, Shabana Azmi has been actively working in the industry and winning the hearts of moviegoers with her diverse characters. Be it Jamini Chatterjee in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani', Anina's grandmother in 'Ghoomer', or Satya Maasi in Kaali Khuhi, the veteran actress pulled off her character, striking a chord with the audience. Recently, she graced The Invincibles Season 2 stage where she spoke about the diverse works she is being offered at this age. The veteran actress credited Amitabh Bachchan for his path-breaking contributions to the industry.

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When asked by host Arbaaz Khan, if she thinks of playing the second innings of her career, Shabana agreed and said, "I will die in my working boots. Whether anybody gives me work or not I don't know, but I will be an actor till I pass away."

Further, she added, "I realise that the thing I like doing the most is acting. For that reason, another level of energy is formed."

Furthermore, she told the show's host Arbaaz that she has embraced her age and she considers herself lucky.

Shabana said, "I really think it's got a lot to do with Amitabh Bachchan. Because Amitabh Bachchan has cleared the field for senior actors."

Well, apart from being an inspiration for aspiring actors, Amitabh Bachchan's energetic performance has inspired actors of his era as well. 

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Recently, Shabana Azmi, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in Amar Akbar Anthony and Parvarish, took to social media and shared a priceless photo. Azmi, known for sharing interesting anecdotes, shared a picture in which she is seen with Javed Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Sarood maestro Amjad Ali Khan in one frame.

She captioned the post, "At #Romesh Sharma’s special birthday" (sic)

Well, fans became nostalgic and showered love on it.

 

 

 

 

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