During a conversation about his ex-wife Kiran Rao‘s upcoming film Laapataa Ladies, Aamir vividly recalled a moment from the sets of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak at Film City. “I was in the makeup room with my cousin Nusat, Raj Zutshi, and Reena (Aamir’s ex-wife),” he narrated the incident at ABP Conclave.
He continued, “Outside the makeup room, the shooting of another film was underway. We could hear an actor rehearsing his lines almost 100,200 times.”
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Intrigued by the actor’s dedication, Aamir went outside to discover the hardworking artist, none other than Amitabh Bachchan. “At that time, as a newcomer to the industry, witnessing a superstar like Amitji rehearse so extensively, work so diligently, and maintain such focus left a lasting impression on me,” Aamir reflected.
He further added, “It was a long scene and he gave 8 to 10 takes. After the shot concluded, Amit ji approached director Prakash Mehra, seeking feedback: ‘Prakash, I didn’t speak too fast, did I?’ It was a lesson for me that there is no end to rehearse. Even iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin, one of the greatest actors in history, used to rehearse 200 to 300 times. So, I believe in rehearsing and being prepared.”
