Amitabh Bachchan shouted at me on day 1 of Cheeni Kum shoot’: R Balki

Director R Balki recalled a tense first day on the set of his debut film ‘Cheeni Kum’ with Amitabh Bachchan. Balki’s repeated requests for retakes in a scene led to a frustrated outburst from Bachchan. However, the actor later acknowledged Balki’s vision for a restrained performance, which ultimately shaped the film’s nuanced tone and garnered critical acclaim.