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Big B shoots ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ action scenes despite injury

Amitabh Bachchan is known for his professionalism and so it should come as no surprise that the actor continued with action scenes for ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ despite having an injury.

BizAsiaLive.com reported recently that some of the action shots for the film were to be re-shot in Malta. Bachchan was all set to fly out for his portion when his back pain got worse. He had sustained a cracked upper rib during the original shoot, according to Bollywood Hungama. Director Vijay Krishna Acharya was happy to shoot without Bachchan but the actor was adamant to continue. He told the publication, “To me, having Mr. Bachchan on set, for Thugs Of Hindostan was an extra ordinary experience in itself. I have grown up idolizing him and am an absolute fan of his 70s films like Deewar. That he would have to deal with pain had me worried. I had offered to reschedule the last day’s shoot but he insisted on completing these portions and actually did a fine job! The kind of professional focus, commitment and sheer love for cinema he has is quite unmatched. I am overwhelmed, as is the unit that also worked at 100 percent to make this day’s work easier.”

It was only when the team returned to India and Bachchan underwent an MRI scan that it was discovered that his rib was cracked. Bachchan had carried on shooting despite the pain he would’ve been in.

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