Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan once shared what he thought clicked with the audience at large about his 'Angry young man' characters.
A resurfaced clip of veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on a British talk show has been making rounds on the internet, where he reflects on his iconic "angry young man" persona. This character archetype, crafted by the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, played a significant role in shaping Bachchan's rise to stardom.
Amitabh Bachchan on his angry young man persona
In the clip, Big B explains what resonated with audiences about these roles: "In the minds and in the hearts of the youth of India, there was some kind of suppressed anger, something that they desired and which was not being said and which wasn't coming out. And perhaps in these roles, the way they were written and perhaps the way they were performed, they found a hidden release, so to say. And there was a tremendous identification by the people, by the youth, with the characters that I was doing. And because of this identification, I think they became very popular."
During the show, he also engaged with a caller, an Indian-origin woman with a polished British accent, who asked, "Do you read the film script before signing for a film? If not, on what basis do you choose the film?"
Bachchan candidly responded: "Oh dear. You know, I'm really letting the cat out of the bag because generally, we don't get a film script. I mean, we don't have a film script, so there's no question of reading it. Most of the time, it's with the director and the writers. And I try very hard to get hold of the script and try to read it. But in general, I would love to have a script and be able to read it and accept it."
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan is currently seen hosting the popular quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16.'