Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha haven’t been seen together for over three decades now ever since the controversies about their alleged affair abounded in the film industry. Their last movie together was veteran director Yash Chopra’s romantic drama, Silsila, which was known to have made real-life comparisons to the actors’ love story.
However, it seems that the age-long barrier will finally be broken. According to Times of India, producer Feroz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee are in talks with Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha for the sequel of their hit 2007 movie Welcome. While Big B has been approached to fill in Feroze Khan’s shoes, Rekha has been offered the role of a wealthy fashionista. “Bachchan saab has done almost every role in his life but I can assure you that this one will be something terrific and special for him. The role will also be much longer than what Feroz saab essayed,” said Bazmee.
“Nadiadwala has bounced it off Rekhaji too. I have yet to meet both of them, which I plan to do in the next seven-eight days,” he added. Another source also highlighted, “Neither Amitabh nor Rekha have expressed any apprehensions so far about working together in Welcome Back. And yes they do have scenes together.”
Altogether, the two have worked alongside each other in 18 films that include popular films like Kasme Vaade, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khoon Pasina, Chashme Buddoor and Mr Natwarlal. The sequel also features John Abraham and Shruti Hassan as new additions with Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor reprising their roles. The film is expected to go on floors in a month’s time from now.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 2nd, 2013.
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