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Gabbar Singh as a God-like Friend: How Amjad Khan Overshadowed Amitabh Bachchan in Yaarana
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News18•22-02-2026, 21:56
Gabbar Singh as a God-like Friend: How Amjad Khan Overshadowed Amitabh Bachchan in Yaarana
•Director Rakesh Kumar cast 'Gabbar Singh' Amjad Khan as a sacrificing friend 'Bishan' in the 1981 film 'Yaarana', a move that shocked the industry.
•Despite predictions of failure, Amjad Khan's portrayal of Bishan, a friend who mortgages his property for Amitabh Bachchan's character 'Kishan', resonated deeply with audiences.
•Amjad Khan's emotional performance as Bishan was so powerful that many critics felt it surpassed even superstar Amitabh Bachchan in certain scenes.
•The film's songs, including 'Sara Zamana' and 'Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan', became iconic, with the latter solidifying Amjad Khan and Amitabh Bachchan as a legendary friendship duo.
•'Yaarana' became one of the highest-grossing films of 1981, proving that talent transcends image and audience perception.