New Delhi: Praveen Babi was Hindi cinema's most iconic actor to be seen on screen. Recently, an old video clip of Babi began doing the rounds on social media platforms where we see her talk about a joke involving Amitabh Bachchan being named among the star of the millenium superseding the likes of Marlon Brando, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson.
Praveen Babi on Amitach Bachchan
An old interview clip shows Shekhar Suman ask Praveen what is the biggest joke she ever heard to which the actor responds with, " The joke of the millennial was Amitabh Bachchan being nominated 'the star of the millenium' superseding Mr. Marlon Brando, Mr. Elvis Presley, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Michael Jackson, everybody."
Praveen then went on to add theen bigger joke was, "Mr. Amitabh Bachchan nominated the 10th most handosome man of the Indian century. Now, with all due respect, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has always been known for his acting, not for his appearance."
Take a look at Praveen Babi's interview clip
Redditors comment on Praveen Babi's old interview clip
The Reddit comments thread was filled with awe for Praveen’s courage who did not even hesitate once before answering Suman’s question.
A Redditor wrote, "Bless her! Her life ended in tragedy. But in her heyday she was glorious! I also sort of agree with her. The unrelenting fellating of male egos in Bollywood is laughable."
"Not sure about the millennial thing as don't know how much bachhan was influential at that time but she is surely right about looks!" Another comment read.
Another user referred to Babi's illness and wrote, "She was troubled. I think she was also diagnosed with schizophrenia.Shame that Shekhar Suman or the show makers thought it was a good idea to milk her illness and make a day out of it."
About Amitabh Bachchan, Praveen Babi alleged affair
For those unaware, there have been several rumours involving Amitabh Bachchan and Praveen Babi's alleged affair. Babi had apparently also accused Amitabh Bachchan of having her kidnapped by people linked to the underworld and more.However, most of these claims were dismissed after Praveen Babi was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
After Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan did the maximum number of films with Praveen Babi including the likes of maor blockbusters: 'Deewar', 'Amar Akbar Anthony'. 'Namak Halal', 'Mahaan', 'Do Aur Do Paanch', 'Kala Patthar' among others.