Amitabh Bachchan Was Replaced In His First Few Films As He “Couldn’t Sell Himself As A Hero” & Producers Said, “It’s A Commercial Business…” Reveals Prem Chopra

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest movie stars who has made an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. With his towering screen presence, deep baritone voice, and unparalleled acting talent, Big B made a name for himself in Bollywood. However, it wasn’t a cakewalk for him to make it big in the entertainment industry.

Big B made his acting debut in Saat Hindustani, but it wasn’t until Zanjeer that the film industry started to take him seriously. Prem Chopra, who worked with well-known actors in films like Trishul and Kaala Pathhar, claimed that Big B was “ready to do any role” in his early days.

During a conversation with News 18, veteran actor Prem Chopra shared that in the beginning, Amitabh Bachchan was “replaced” in a few films. “In a couple of films, in the beginning, he was replaced. Because the producer said that it’s a commercial business and he couldn’t sell him as a hero. But he was not disappointed, he was determined that he will make it,” he said.