Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 5: In a rare throwback interview, Amitabh Bachchan offered a thoughtful reflection on two of his most iconic early roles — the quietly emotional Dr. Bhaskar in Anand and the intense, justice-driven Inspector Vijay in Zanjeer. While these characters appear vastly different on the surface, Bachchan revealed an unexpected connection that shaped both performances: an inner spirit of rebellion.

When asked why the “angry young man” persona became so dominant in his filmography despite the tender, philosophical role in Anand, Bachchan pointed to the sequence of their releases. He believed that destiny played a key role in defining his on-screen image. “If Zanjeer had come before Anand, it’s possible that Babu Moshai would never have been noticed. T

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