Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Producer Recalls Risks of Shooting Khuda Gawah in War-Torn Afghanistan
A long time ago, a movie called Khuda Gawah was being made with big stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi.
The producers wanted to shoot the movie in Afghanistan, even though it was dangerous because of the Taliban.
The mothers of the actors, Teji Bachchan and Rajeswari, were very worried.
They told the producer that if anything happened to their children, there would be serious consequences.
The producer shared this story recently, talking about how risky it was to shoot the movie in such a dangerous place.
Khuda Gawah was an ambitious film starring Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi.
The film was shot in Afghanistan during Taliban tensions in 1992.
Producer Manoj Desai recalled warnings from the actors' mothers.
Teji Bachchan threatened consequences if Amitabh or Jaya didn't return safely.
The interview highlighted the risks taken for the film's production.
- Who
- Manoj Desai, Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Teji Bachchan, Rajeswari
- What
- Shooting of the film Khuda Gawah in Afghanistan
- When
- 1992, during Taliban tensions
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- To shoot an ambitious film despite the risks
- Film
- Khuda Gawah
- Year
- 1992
- Lead Actors
- Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi
- Producer
- Manoj Desai
- Location
- Afghanistan
- Threat
- Taliban tensions
- Warnings
- Teji Bachchan and Rajeswari's threats