From Flop Villain to Megastar: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Parwana' Journey

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News18•03-02-2026, 15:06
From Flop Villain to Megastar: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Parwana' Journey
- •Amitabh Bachchan played a negative role in the 1971 psychological thriller 'Parwana', directed by Jyoti Swaroop.
- •Despite continuous flops and a non-heroic appearance, Amitabh's talent was recognized by Om Prakash, who predicted his superstardom.
- •Mohammed Rafi sang 'Are Hasne Walo, Kabhi Ye Bhi Socho' for Amitabh in 'Parwana', a film where Amitabh struggled with dance steps.
- •Choreographer Suresh Bhatt even suggested removing Amitabh from the film due to his poor dancing, but the producer disagreed.
- •This film marked Amitabh's first villainous role, and he later became a megastar, with producers lining up for his dates.
Why It Matters: Amitabh Bachchan's early struggles as a villain in 'Parwana' foreshadowed his eventual rise to Bollywood superstardom.
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