Imtiaz Ali Calls Amitabh Bachchan One of a Kind on His 84th Birthday
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has shared heartfelt words for Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan as the superstar celebrated his 84th birthday on October 11.
Fans and celebrities marked the special day with warm wishes and tributes. Meanwhile, Imtiaz spoke about Bachchan’s lasting impact on Indian cinema and explained why he feels lucky to belong to the actor’s era.
Imtiaz Ali Says There Will Never Be Another Amitabh Bachchan
During a conversation with PTI, the Jab We Met director praised Bachchan’s unique place in Indian cinema. He said he considers himself someone who grew up in the Amitabh Bachchan era.
“There is nobody like Amitabh Bachchan and there never will be,” Imtiaz said.
His words highlighted the actor’s lasting influence on generations of filmmakers and movie fans.
Imtiaz Ali Recalls His Dream of Working With Amitabh Bachchan
Imtiaz also remembered his early days in the film industry. At that time, he never expected to get an opportunity to work with the legendary star.
“When I came into the film industry, I thought I will never get to work with Amitabh Bachchan because he’s just like… I don’t know what I can say to him,” he recalled.
However, Imtiaz eventually got the chance to work with Bachchan on an advertisement. That experience helped him realise that working with the superstar was possible.
Imtiaz Ali Hopes to Work With Bachchan Again
Although Imtiaz has already worked with Bachchan on an advertisement, he hopes to collaborate with him on a film in the future.
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The filmmaker expressed his desire to direct the veteran actor someday. His comments also reflected the admiration Bachchan continues to inspire among people across the film industry.
Celebrities Send Birthday Wishes to Amitabh Bachchan
Several well-known stars also celebrated Bachchan’s birthday. Chiranjeevi, Sanjay Dutt, Kiara Advani and Ajay Devgn joined fans in sharing special tributes.
As Bachchan marked his 84th birthday, the messages highlighted his remarkable career and lasting contribution to Indian cinema. His performances continue to connect with audiences across generations.