The movie ‘Zanjeer’ marked a pivotal moment in Amitabh Bachchan’s career, originating from a series of rejections by top actors. Directed by Prakash Mehra and written by Salim-Javed, the role was declined by stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dev Anand, before Bachchan was cast. The film established him as Bollywood’s ‘Angry Young Man’ and transformed his fortune.When Rajesh Khanna & others rejected ‘Zanjeer’
The movie ‘Zanjeer’ marked a pivotal moment in Amitabh Bachchan’s career, originating from a series of rejections by top actors. Directed by Prakash Mehra and written by Salim-Javed, the role was declined by stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dev Anand, before Bachchan was cast. The film established him as Bollywood’s ‘Angry Young Man’ and transformed his fortune.