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Amitabh Bachchan has successfully done more than 50 years in Indian Cinema. He has been a part of several iconic films throughout his career. However, few of his fans are t aware of his route towards becoming a megastar. Amitabh Bachchan had once even failed at one of film contests. Read on to kw more details about this story

When Amitabh Bachchan failed in a film contest

Reportedly, Bachchan, while filming for his popular tv show, Kaun Banega Crorepati recalled one of his failures experiences while shooting TV show. Amitabh Bachchan was stunned during filming when he was reminded about Saat Hindustani.  movie marked Amitabh Bachchan's entry into Bollywood.  film got released in 1969. 

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According to some reports, Amitabh Bachchan shared that while he was working in Kolkata, he saw an advertisement in a newspaper that showcased an opportunity for winners of contest to work with some of prominent personalities in film industry. actor shared that he thought advertisement offered a very good opportunity and applied for contest. However, Amitabh Bachchan recalled about t getting any response.

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Amitabh Bachchan later carved a niche for himself in industry and he went on to star in several successful movies in next decade. Considered to be Shahenshah of Hindi Cinema, he is kwn for his collaborations with some of most prominent actors, directors, filmmakers, and producers. He has delivered several memorable performances in many movies like Suhaag, Don, Dostana, Sholay, Zanjeer, Anand, Deewar and many ors. 

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On professional front, Amitabh Bachchan's Gulabo Sitabo premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 12, 2020. flick also features Ayushmann Khurrana in lead roles. actor has several upcoming projects including Brahmastra, Butterfly, Jhund, and Uyarndha Manithan. Brahmastra is directed by Ayan Mukerji, Butterfly is helmed by Ramesh Arvind. Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund remains one of highly anticipated films as actor will be collaborating with popular Sairat director, Nagraj Manjule. movie is currently under filming st. Amitabh Bachchan will be playing his famous character name, Vijay in Jhund. 

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