Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently reflected on the challenges he faced while portraying his role in the 2005 film 'Black.' The legendary actor praised filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his exceptional directorial skills in bringing the story to life.
In 'Black,' co-written and directed by Bhansali, Bachchan plays the role of Debraj, the teacher of Michelle, portrayed by Rani Mukerji, who is a deaf-and-blind woman. Speaking on the set of the reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15,' Bachchan welcomed a contestant and discussed the film when the question about Kajol's movies came up.
Reflecting on 'Black,' Bachchan acknowledged the challenges in his role. He shared, "There was a challenge in this. I'm not sure whether you noticed it or not. I had to communicate with Rani Mukerjee through my actions, by signs and gestures. But how do I tell the audience what I'm trying to gesture? So, I had to say the dialogues plus make gestures too."
Bachchan emphasized that Bhansali deserves credit for addressing this challenge. "The credit goes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It was an incredible experience for me," he added. The actor highlighted the importance of the writer, stating, "People say I'm being modest, but I'm telling you this. The writer of the film is the greatest star. What they write... We merely enact what is in the script."
Interestingly, Bachchan revealed that Ranbir Kapoor, who was then an assistant to Bhansali, played a role in training the young girl who portrayed the character of young Rani Mukerji in the film. Bachchan's insights shed light on the collaborative efforts and creativity involved in bringing 'Black' to the silver screen.
(With Agency Inputs)
