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In 1977, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, then an aspiring filmmaker, met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of 'Alaap'. Chopra screened his first film for Bachchan, who was accompanied by Rekha. Impressed, Bachchan offered Chopra a collaboration. However, Chopra chose a Doordarshan project for Rs 5,000, complete with a car, foregoing the opportunity to work with the 'Sholay' actor.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Robot,' once drew parallels between him and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan. She lauded both actors for their professionalism, humility, and legendary status, emphasizing that their dedication to their craft makes their films captivating for audiences. Both actors continue to be active in the film industry with recent and upcoming projects.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has demonstrated a strong box office performance, garnering an estimated Rs 222.5 crore net in India during its first week. Despite weekday dips, the film's impressive opening of Rs 65 crore and extended weekend collections propelled it past the Rs 200 crore milestone, surpassing 'War 2' and solidifying Rajinikanth's continued box office dominance.

Aamir Khan will be the chief guest at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The festival will take place in August 2025. It will celebrate Indian cinema. Aamir Khan's films will be showcased. His film, Sitaare Zameen Par, will be screened. The festival includes film screenings and discussions. It aims to celebrate the diversity of Indian films.