Amitabh Bachchan needs no introduction. He is one of the most loved actors of his generation. From the beginning of his career in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Deewar, Anand, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, to non-stop giving one after other magnanimous performances to date, Amitabh is indeed a gem of Indian cinema. However, once he had a near-death situation, and doctors told him that his acting career was finished. Now, we stumbled upon an interview, wherein, his 1988 released film, Shahenshah‘s director, Tinnu Anand, revealed the same.
Doctors told Amitabh Bachchan he would never be able to act again due to a disease revealed by Tinnu Anand
In a throwback interview with Radio Nasha, Tinnu Anand recalled an incident when Amitabh Bachchan informed him about being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Tinnu mentioned that when he reached Mysore, he learned that Amitabh got himself injured on the sets of his film, Shahenshah. Thus, the legendary actor wanted to go to Bangalore for a checkup. And as he reached there, Amitabh calmly explained his condition to Tinnu. In the director’s words:
“When I reached Mysore, I was told that he(Amitabh Bachchan) ’s got injured and he’s been taken to Bangalore for a checkup and he has asked you to come to Bangalore. So I reached there and I was told to wait in the hotel where I will meet Amitabh. And then finally, when he arrived, he knew the kind of jittery person I was. He said, ‘just sit down, please, before you fall.’ I’ve got bad news for you.’”