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Amitabh Bachchan seeks help from trade experts for next job after Kalki 2898 AD: ‘Never had any of these facilities in my time’

Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to share his thoughts about how projects are selected these days using professional help.

The first look of Amitabh Bachchan's character in the film look intriguingAmitabh Bachchan will play a pivotal role in Kalki 2898 AD. (Image: Kalki 2898 AD/X)

Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his blog to share his two cents on the process of selecting scripts. In his post, Bachchan divulged his engagement in script readings and discussions about potential projects to follow Kalki 2898 AD and Section 84 IPC. His reflections highlight the stark contrast between the industry’s past and present approaches.

In the blog post, Big B described his interactions with people he calls “market bhujjes,” a term he uses to refer to the experts and analysts who interpret market conditions and audience preferences.

“So been in the company of prospective script readings and hearing various ideas and thoughts , to decide what to do next after KALKI 2898 AD, and Section 84 IPC .. to fathom the conditions from market bhujjes भज es .. which in common parlance means the genius genies of the market condition personnel .. who guide and give inputs on their reckoning what is doing well, what the cinema going audiences are liking or not liking etc…Agents, management experts and the lot who run their business es on a professional level and make a living ..,” Amitabh Bachchan noted, emphasizing the professionalization and strategic planning that now dominate the Hindi film industry.

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This meticulous approach contrasts sharply with his early days in cinema. “Never ever had any of these facilities in my time. We just looked for the opportunity of another job, so we could survive the condition of running the home and have a living. Now, it is different. The next generation thinks and operates in this manner,” he added.

The actor concluded, “I just look for another job… and hope it comes, so our ‘kitchens can run.'”

WATCH | Kalki 2898 AD trailer: An ‘undefeated’ Prabhas gears up for the battle of a lifetime

Amitabh Bachchan portrays the immortal Ashwatthama in the upcoming Prabhas-led dystopian saga, Kalki 2898 AD. Going by the trailer, Amitabh plays a character who protects Deepika Padukone’s character named Sum80, who is pregnant carrying the ‘One’. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film also stars Kamal Haasan in an extended cameo.

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