Amitabh Bachchan's Free Role in Bollywood Masterpiece Black, Later Remade in Turkey
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Amitabh Bachchan Worked for Free in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Masterpiece 'Black'
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News18•22-02-2026, 10:10
Amitabh Bachchan Worked for Free in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Masterpiece 'Black'
•Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Black' (2005) is considered a masterpiece, earning 66 crore rupees worldwide on a 22 crore budget.
•Inspired by Helen Keller's life, the film features Michelle McNally, a deaf-blind girl, and her mentor Debraj Sahai.
•Amitabh Bachchan did not charge any fee for his role as Debraj Sahai, considering being part of the film his biggest reward.
•Rani Mukerji initially hesitated but delivered a powerful performance as Michelle McNally, earning widespread praise.
•The film received international recognition, including a Turkish remake 'Benim Dünyam' (2013) and a spot on Time (Europe)'s top 10 films list in 2005.