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Bachchan told Chauhan to hit him with full intensity
Gajendra Chauhan, who played Yudhishthir in the TV series 'Mahabharat', has recalled an incident with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of the 2003 film 'Baghban'. In a podcast, Chauhan said he was…
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Gajendra Chauhan, who played Yudhishthir in the TV series 'Mahabharat', has recalled an incident with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of the 2003 film 'Baghban'. In a podcast, Chauhan said he was reluctant to strike Bachchan during a scene, but the superstar insisted, 'Hit with full intensity'. Chauhan described the line as proof of Bachchan's commitment to his craft, noting that the star never let his status get in the way of a realistic performance.
Chauhan also spoke about working with Salman Khan, calling him generous and soft-hearted. He recounted a story from Salim Khan about a man who returned Rs 30,000 he had received from Salman's Being Human foundation after his son died. Salman later helped the man open a tea shop in Thane, investing several lakh rupees, according to The Times of India.
The Indian Opinion
These anecdotes feed a familiar Bollywood narrative of the generous superstar. Good storytelling, but it flattens complex people into saints. Every actor who works with a legend brings back a shining memory; the industry runs on such goodwill. The real test is not the one-off gesture but the patterns of behaviour over decades. Will the same warmth extend to newcomers who lack a podcast platform? That is a quieter story, and one rarely told.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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