‘Mr India’ was originally conceived for Amitabh Bachchan
Saturday, 10 May 2025 () Originally conceived for Amitabh Bachchan, 'Mr. India' stemmed from Salim-Javed's fascination with his voice, envisioning him as an invisible man. However, the project evolved after their split, with Javed Akhtar independently developing the script. Despite initial skepticism from the industry, Boney Kapoor recognized its potential, ultimately casting Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in the iconic film.
Indian cinema witnessed the end of a prolific partnership, Salim-Javed, in 1981. While many assumed Amitabh Bachchan had a part to play in it, Javed Akhtar, on... Mid-Day
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