When Amitabh Bachchan ran around 10 times just to look tired in ‘Deewar’

Amitabh Bachchan shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdote from his iconic film “Deewar” on his popular game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.”

Recalling a memorable scene, Big B revealed how he had to push his physical limits to convincingly portray exhaustion on screen. The megastar recalled he ran around the area 10 times during a climax scene, just to appear tired and make it believable in his 1975 released actioner. In the upcoming episode, IPS officer Manoj Kumar and Vikrant Massey grace the episode to promote their movie “12th Fail.” During the episode, Manoj Kumar praised Massey’s dedication in the film. He stated, “For 20-22 days, Vikrant stayed under the sun in Chambal, applying oil and sitting out in the heat to get the tan.”

Hearing this, Bachchan shared that many actors go to great lengths to capture the essence of their characters, often gaining or losing weight to authentically portray their roles. Recalling an incident from his own journey, Bachchan revealed, “I remember a scene from my film “Deewa”r, where I had to fight with goons and after the fight, I have to open the door and get out of the den. Now the action scene was shot somewhere else and the godown scene was elsewhere. The last part of the scene was shot a few days later at the Mumbai docks.”

The ‘Sholay’ actor added, “When we got back to that scene I wanted to make it look authentic. Because the scene required me to fight the goons, I had to look tired in the climax scene. So, before they rolled the shoot, I got ready and told them to wait. I ran around the area 10 times, just to appear tired and make it believable. An actor fully immerses themselves into their character.”

‘Deewaar’, directed by the late Yash Chopra, also starred Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu and Manmohan Krishna. The film was a commercial hit and is regarded as a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece.

Rana Dagaubati joins hands with Prime Video for The Rana Daggubati Show

Prime Video is set to bring fans an unprecedented insider look at the lives of their favorite Telugu stars with The Rana Daggubati Show, premiering on November 23. Created, hosted, and executive produced by Rana Daggubati under his banner Spirit Media, this eight-episode unscripted series promises to dive deep into unfiltered conversations with top celebrities like Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Sree Leela, Nani, S.S. Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma, and more.

A refreshing twist on traditional talk shows, The Rana Daggubati Show combines candid chats with engaging activities, revealing sides of stars rarely seen by audiences. As each guest opens up to Rana, viewers get a true backstage pass into the world of these icons, complete with laughs, personal stories, and unexpected surprises.

Premiering November 23, the show will release new episodes every Saturday on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries worldwide. According to Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals at Prime Video India, Rana’s natural charm and authenticity make him the perfect host to connect fans with their favorite stars in a way that is both entertaining and genuine.

Rana Daggubati adds, “This show is all about real connections—just friends hanging out, sharing stories, and having fun. It’s a no-filter, behind-the-scenes experience with the biggest names in the industry, and I can’t wait for audiences worldwide to tune in.” Get ready for The Rana Daggubati Show—a talk show with heart, humor, and an up-close look at the stars you love!