‘She is my favourite…’: Not Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Jaya, Hema Malini or Rekha, Amitabh Bachchan once wanted to work with THIS actress

Amitabh Bachchan wanted to work with a special actress. She was not Zeenat Aman, Hema Malini or Rekha. Scroll down to know her name.

Amitabh Bachchan is a legend in Bollywood. The 82-year-old actor enjoys a massive fan following. Over the decades, Amitabh has delivered several hit films. Currently, the actor is busy hosting his famous quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. While he has worked with almost every actress in the industry, there are a few heroines Amitabh Bachchan once wished to be paired with.

During an episode of KBC, the actor expressed heartfelt regret about never having the opportunity to work with the iconic actress Meena Kumari. Big B also recalled Waheeda Rehman’s memorable close-up shot in the film Pyaasa, which left a profound impact on him. The special episode of KBC also featured the cast of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, including Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan.

During the episode, Big B said, “I never got the opportunity to work with Meena Kumari ji. In Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, there’s a song, Na Jao Saiyaan, where she performed so gracefully that I found myself watching her continuously. The art of sitting in one place quietly, singing the song, and her radiance—together, it created a marvellous effect.”

He added, “They used to take long shots back then, and I think that was the beauty of it all. Unlike today, where every shot is completed in just a few seconds. And Waheeda Rehman ji, she is my absolute favourite actress.”

When mentioning Waheeda Rehman, Big B referred to a beautiful shot that captured every bit of emotion on camera. Amitabh shared, “What a beautiful shot it was; it took two or three takes to light up that close-up. These days, everything happens so quickly, but back then, it was never like that.” Big B’s anecdotes left Vidya Balan in awe, and she exclaimed, “I would love to have been born in that era and be your heroine.”

At this point, Kartik chimed in and jokingly said, “Sir, I would love to be your heroine as well!” (laughs). The episode featuring the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 actors Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan will air on Sony TV on October 18.