Long before Brahmastra, Big B almost starred in a VFX-heavy fantasy film – here’s why it might be revived now

Year after year, one of the biggest events of the film industry, celebrated with immense pomp and force, has to be Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. In fact, it’s a nationally important occasion, such is his massive fan following to date. It’s not just like that though Amitabh Bachchan earned the title of “megastar” of Bollywood. So, imagine how doubly special this birthday is for everyone Amitabh Bachchan fans like big B turns 80 years old. Given the importance of the day, we decided to treat you to a little something Interesting facts about Amitabh Bachchan sure to blow your socks off – for a VFX laden film called Talisman that he had to make before Brahmastra. Also Read – Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: ‘Angry Young Man’ On Screen, Off Screen Elegance, Discipline, Humility & More Traits That Make Big B The Eternal MEGASTAR

It so happened that Amitabh Bachchan and producer/director Vidhu Vinod Chopra joined hands soon after the release of their 2007 film, Eklavya, for a film based on the Indian fable, Chandrakanta, titled Talisman. In fact, according to reports, the 14-page draft is said to have been written for the film over 2-and-a-half years by Ram Madhwani and co-writer Swanand Kirkira, with the former also slated to direct the film. Moreover, a teaser was also to be shot for the film. So what happened to this ambitious project? Why did it end up biting the dust? Also Read – When Rekha Reveals Jaya Bachchan Cried Seeing Her And Amitabh Bachchan Romance On Screen

Superhit movies are one thing, but for those movies to stand the test of time and become evergreen classics years later is another story. Few actors in the history of world cinema have as many evergreen classics as Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan’s entire superstardom is built on his ‘angry young man’ persona and that’s something his fans just can’t get enough of to this day. Even today, his appearance, mannerisms and style are imitated. Also Read – From Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan to Kangana Ranaut: Heartbreaking struggle stories of top Bollywood stars will inspire you to never give up

As much as he is the angry young man on screen, he is the epitome of elegance and charm off screen. That’s why people like him so much in real life. The film industry is full of anecdotes about how Amitabh was the first on the set or how he still goes over every detail of even the smallest scenes of commercials. His discipline was unmatched for this era.

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