When Amitabh Bachchan said he and Rajinikanth give each other advice but never follow it: ‘We always have nok-jhok’

Amitabh Bachchan said he considers Rajinikanth to be a part of his family. The actor thanked him for his support.

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 02:25 PM IST

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Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan worked together in films like Hum and Andha Kanoon. (Photo: Express Archives)

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Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth are two of the most loved icons of the Indian film industry and they share a warm friendship with each other. In 2019, when Bachchan was honoured at the IFFI, Goa, he shared in his speech that he was immensely thankful to the star for his support and called him a part of his family. Bachchan then went on to share the friendly nok-jhok (verbal sparring) they have with each other.

Bachchan said, “I consider Rajinikanth to be a part of my family. We always have nok-jhok (give and take) going on with each other. Sometimes I give him advice, sometimes he gives me advice, but it’s a different story that we don’t take each other’s advice but we continue to give some advice to each other.)

Rajinikanth, who was present on the stage with Bachchan, laughed at this as the Sholay actor continued, “I feel that relationships are made of this,” and added, “Thank you so much Rajini for being with me. An incredible source of inspiration. Such a humble human being, came up from such humble beginnings. It is incredible that we have him with us today inspiring us every day, thank you.” Amitabh and Rajinikanth have worked together in films like Hum, Geraftaar and Andha Kanoon.

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Rajinikanth wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 80th birthday in 2022 and called him his inspiration. He wrote at the time, “The legend.. someone who has inspired me always… the one true sensation and superhero of our glorious Indian film fraternity enters 80 .. happy birthday my dearest and most respected @SrBachchan Amitabh ji .. with lots of love and best regards always ❤️🙏🏻”

Rajinikanth is looking forward to the release of Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer in August. Bachchan will next be seen in Nag Ashwin’s Project K with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, Ganapath Part 1 with Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon and Ribhu Dasgupta’s Section 84.

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