Big B & Sanjay didn’t shoot together in ‘Shootout…’: Director
Apoorva Lakhia, the director of the 2007 film ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, recently shared an interesting anecdote from the sets of his directorial debut. In a recent interview, Lakhia revealed that the two lead actors of the film, Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, never shot a scene together.
The film, which was based on a real-life incident, revolved around the shootout between the Mumbai police and gangster Maya Dolas, played by Sanjay Dutt, at Lokhandwala Complex in 1991. The film also starred Amitabh Bachchan as the police commissioner, Aftab Ahmed Khan.
Lakhia shared that the two actors had different shooting schedules, which meant they never crossed paths 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,” he said.
This revelation has left fans of the film surprised, as one would expect the two lead actors to have some sort of interaction on set. However, according to Lakhia, the schedules of the two actors were planned in such a way that they never overlapped.
It’s not uncommon for actors to have different shooting schedules, especially if they have multiple scenes to shoot. However, in the case of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, the schedules of Bachchan and Dutt were planned in a way that ensured they never met on set.
The film was a critical and commercial success, and received widespread acclaim for its portrayal of the true events. Bachchan’s performance as the police commissioner was particularly praised, and he won several awards for his role.
Dutt, on the other hand, was praised for his portrayal of Maya Dolas, the gangster who was killed in the shootout. The film also marked a comeback of sorts for Dutt, who had been away from the industry for a few years due to personal and professional reasons.
Despite not shooting together, both Bachchan and Dutt have spoken highly of each other in interviews. Bachchan has praised Dutt’s talent and dedication to his craft, while Dutt has spoken about the respect he has for Bachchan’s legendary status in the industry.
The success of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew, including Lakhia, who made his directorial debut with the film. The film’s gripping storyline, combined with the strong performances from the lead actors, made it a must-watch for Bollywood fans.
In conclusion, the revelation that Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt never shot together in ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ is a fascinating one, and adds to the already impressive list of behind-the-scenes stories from the film’s making. Despite not sharing screen space, both actors delivered outstanding performances, and the film remains a classic in the world of Bollywood.
