Bollywood has given fans countless memorable friendships on-screen, and one of the most iconic pairs remains Amitabh Bachchan And Shatrughan Sinha.From ‘Shaan’ to ‘Kala Patthar’ and ‘Dostana’ to ‘Naseeb’, the two actors lit up the screen with their powerful presence. But while audiences remember their larger-than-life portrayals, very few know who played their younger versions in those films. Now, director Anees Bazmee has revealed a delightful piece of trivia, he himself essayed the role of young Shatrughan Sinha in Manmohan Desai’s 1981 blockbuster ‘Naseeb’.
Anees Bazmee’s childhood role
Long before he became one of Bollywood’s most successful directors, Anees Bazmee was a child actor. In the year 2022, taking to Instagram, Anees Bazmee shared a throwback picture from the sets of ‘Naseeb’, surprising fans with the revelation. Yeh photo manmohan desaiji ke naseeb ke waqt liya tha. ISMAIN Main Junior Titu jo junior @amitabhbachchan sahaab ka role play kar raha hai jo chhote hotel main waiter hai, “He Wrote.
A scene to remember from ‘Naseeb’
Recalling the moment, Bazmee explained the emotional context of the scene. His character, hailing from a wealthy family, was leaving for London to pursue studies. He shares a heartfelt goodbye with Master Tito, who played young Amitabh Bachchan, telling him he would miss him deeply. “Waakai badi kamaal ki movie thi yeh,” Bazmee added. In the throwback photo, Bazmee is seen dressed smartly in a shirt and tie, with a blazer draped over his shoulder, while Master Tito carries a cloth over his arm, symbolizing his role as a waiter.
Naseeb’s star-studded legacy
Directed by Manmohan Desai, ‘Naseeb’ was a massive entertainer that brought together a powerhouse cast which inckudes Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor, Reena Roy, Pran, Kader Khan, Amjad khanPrem Chopra, Shakti Kapor, and Amrish Puri.
