Big B & Sanjay didn’t shoot together in ‘Shootout…’: Director
Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt are two of the most iconic actors in Indian cinema, with a combined experience of over five decades in the film industry. Both have given us some of the most memorable performances on screen, and their on-screen presence has been a treat for audiences. However, did you know that despite being part of the same film, Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt never actually met on the sets of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’?
Yes, you read that right! Director Apoorva Lakhia, who helmed the 2007 film, recently shared an anecdote from the sets of the film, revealing that the two actors never shared a scene together. Lakhia’s revelation has left fans stunned, wondering how this could have been possible, given the fact that both actors were part of the same film.
So, what exactly happened on the sets of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’? According to Lakhia, the scheduling of the shoot was such that Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt never overlapped on set. “Amit ji comes at 2 pm, Sanjay comes at 6 pm. Amit ji leaves at 5:30 pm and Sanjay comes to set after finishing his lunch at 5:30 pm,” Lakhia told Indian Express in an interview.
It’s astonishing to think that two actors of such caliber, who have given us some of the most memorable performances on screen, never actually met on the sets of the same film. But, as Lakhia explained, the scheduling of the shoot was such that they never overlapped.
‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ was a crime thriller based on real-life events, and it featured Amitabh Bachchan in a pivotal role. Sanjay Dutt played the role of a gangster, while Aftab Shivdasani, Tusshar Kapoor, and Shabana Ashmi were part of the supporting cast.
The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over Rs 40 crore at the box office. However, despite the film’s success, it’s clear that the experience of working on the film was not exactly what one would expect.
Lakhia’s revelation has left fans wondering what it would have been like to see the two actors share a scene together. Would they have had any memorable conversations or interactions off-screen? Unfortunately, it seems that we’ll never know.
It’s not uncommon for actors to have their own schedules and requirements on set, especially when working on complex films with multiple plotlines and characters. However, the fact that two actors of such caliber never shared a scene together is certainly an interesting tidbit.
In an industry where actors often form close bonds with their co-stars, it’s remarkable that Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt never had the opportunity to bond on the sets of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’. But, as Lakhia pointed out, sometimes the scheduling of a shoot can be unpredictable, and it’s not always possible to control what happens on set.
Despite the fact that they never shared a scene together, both Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt have given us some incredible performances on screen. And, as fans, we’re grateful for the opportunity to have seen them work their magic in different films.
In the end, it’s clear that the experience of working on ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ was unique, to say the least. But, as Lakhia’s anecdote shows, even on the sets of the same film, things can happen that we never could have predicted.
