The Big B was to be named 'Inquilab' before his father, the famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan finally agreed upon 'Amitabh', which means brilliance unlimited.

Not a single outside the cast and crew of 'Aks' was allowed on the sets of the film a s per strict orders. Even director Rakesh Mehra's brother was also not allowed in.

Of all the characters in his directorial debut 'Dil Chahta Hai', Farhaan Akhtar definitely wanted Saif Ali Khan as Sameer, Dimple as Tara and Preity as Shalini.

Raj Kapoor launched dream girl, Hema Malini in the lead role for 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' opposite himself in 1968.

In the songs 'Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hain' from 'Dhadkan', title sng of 'Deewane' and 'Neend Churayi Meri' from 'Ishq' we see the coming together of arch rivals Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali had written the script of 'Khamoshi 'with Amitabh Bachchan in mind.

The 'Khalnayak' song Choli Ke Peeche was protested by as many as 42 political parties.

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