26 August,2023 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
When one thinks of Bollywood, the first names to pop into anyone's mind are Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan. The two superstars rule Bollywood and for the longest time, the whole nation has been waiting to see the duo share the screen together once again.
The wait to see Bachchan and Khan together might be shorter than you would think. According to an inside source, there is an interesting project in the works where Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan will once again be sharing the screen together. Not a lot of news surrounding this project is out yet but there will soon be more updates and news coming out.
The duo has worked together in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Mohabbatein' and their combination has always been magical. SRK was seen in a cameo role as âMohan Bhargav', a former NASA scientist, in the fantasy action adventure film âBrahmastra: Part One Shiva'. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, while Amitabh was seen in a pivotal role of Raghu, the guru of Brahmansh.
With the news of the possibility of the two sharing screen coming out, fans were quick to speculate on the possible project. Many were of the opinion that the superstars have joined hands for a promo shoot of 'Don 3'. Recently, Farhan Akhtar had announced 'Don 3' with Ranveer Singh in the lead. While Amitabh Bachchan was the first Don of the Hindi film industry, Shah Rukh Khan took the legacy forward by playing Don in two films.
Meanwhile, in a recent episode of KBC 15, Amitabh Bachchan recalled his experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan while talking to a contestant is a fan of the superstar.
As the contestant, Aparna, confessed her deep admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh humorously promised to relay her praise to SRK. "Whenever I will meet him, I will tell him about you. I will say Aparna was praising you on the set of KBC."
Aparna playfully inquired if Shah Rukh Khan's smile captivated Amitabh in the same manner it affected fans like her. "In whichever films I have worked with him, I have lied down and worked. He (SRK) keeps laughing, and I end up falling. He is a very capable artist. I will give your mobile number to him. But whether you will get a reply from him or not, that is not my responsibility," he said.
In another incident, during an Ask SRK session on Twitter, a curious fan inquired about Shah Rukh Khan's experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan. In his trademark charismatic style, Shah Rukh replied, "It was soooooooo much fun to work with @SrBachchan after so many years. Came back from the shoot inspired and blessed. And just to let u know he beat me in the run!!!" The response not only showcased the camaraderie between the two iconic actors but also revealed Shah Rukh's admiration for Amitabh Bachchan's energy and talent, leaving fans delighted with this glimpse into their on-screen collaboration.
The news of Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan collaborating once again after several years has undoubtedly sparked immense excitement among fans and cinephiles alike.
