Yesteryear actress Madhavi, a name synonymous with elegance and versatility, remains one of Indian cinema’s most cherished stars. With her graceful performances and striking screen presence, she has carved a niche for herself during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for her roles in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films, Madhavi worked with some of the most iconic actors and filmmakers of her time, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Her career, spanning decades, is a testament to her talent and dedication.
One of the highlights of her illustrious career was working alongside Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. In films like Andhaa Kanoon and Sharaabi, Madhavi shared the screen space with Big B, creating unforgettable cinematic moments. In an exclusive conversation held in the 90s, Madhavi opened up on her experience working with the legend. It felt nothing short of a blessing for the former actress to have received the opportunity to work with Amitabh Bachchan.
In Amitabh’s appreciation, Madhavi said, “Everybody around him is aware that he is a superstar except him” She further expressed that Amitabh Bachchan is the reason who immediately changes the vibe of the set during shoots. He is a very modest person, and is always creating a lively environment at the set and is full of fun and laughter. Madhavi also quipped that she was amazed to see that a new-comer like her was chosen and agreed to by Big B to work together in a film. “I am amazed why he chose to work with a new comer like me, but anyways I am lucky that he had accepted that film. Unke saath kam karte waqt mujhe bahut kuch sikhne ko mila.”
Besides acting, she was also mesmerized to see Bachchan’s dubbing skills. I was amazed to see the modulation he was giving, the clarity he had. The improvement he was making infront of the mic was amazing”, she added further. She credited Big B for her betterment of voice modulation and said that she has observed him so much that now she feels awestruck by the same.
One of the highlights of her illustrious career was working alongside Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. In films like Andhaa Kanoon and Sharaabi, Madhavi shared the screen space with Big B, creating unforgettable cinematic moments. In an exclusive conversation held in the 90s, Madhavi opened up on her experience working with the legend. It felt nothing short of a blessing for the former actress to have received the opportunity to work with Amitabh Bachchan.
