Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Shakti: Director Remembers Iconic Film's Making
A famous director talks about making the movie "Shakti."
He always wanted to work with Dilip Kumar, a big star.
He then brought in Amitabh Bachchan.
The director thought of casting someone new for the son's role, but Bachchan wanted to be in it.
Some viewers were surprised by Bachchan's quieter role.
The director talks about the challenges and the film's lasting impact, even though it wasn't a huge box office hit like his other film, Sholay.
Director Ramesh Sippy reflects on the making of his film Shakti.
Sippy always wanted to work with Dilip Kumar.
Amitabh Bachchan expressed interest in playing the son.
The director considered another actor for the son's role initially.
Sippy discusses the differing audience expectations of Amitabh Bachchan's performance in Shakti.
- Who
- Ramesh Sippy, Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan
- What
- Director Ramesh Sippy reflects on the making of his film Shakti, starring Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan.
- When
- 43 years after the release of Shakti
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To share insights into the film's production and casting.
- Movie Title
- Shakti
- Director
- Ramesh Sippy
- Lead Actors
- Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan
- Release Year
- 43 years prior to the article's publication
- Genre
- Drama