Amitabh Bachchan’s career was saved by THIS film, pulled him from Rs 90 crore debt, retirement, the film was…, not Mohabbatein, Baghban, earned Rs…

Amitabh Bachchan is one of Bollywood’s most iconic and successful actors. He rose to fame with blockbuster films like Deewar, Zanjeer and Hum. Interestingly, there was a period in his career when he delivered several box office flops. It was during this challenging time that actor Govinda played a key role in reviving his career. In 1990s, Govinda was a major star and a top choice for many filmmakers. He was also credited for boosting the careers of fellow actors by collaborating with them. Once such collaboration happened in 1998 with film Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan, in which he worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The film’s success is often regarded as a turning point in Big B’s career.

Before the release of Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan, Amitabh Bachchan was going through a difficult phase in his career. He delivered consecutive box office failures, including films like Mrityudata and Major Saab. In addition to acting, the actor also tried hands in production venture, but that business too failed and the actor reportedly had Rs 90 crore debt in his name. Disheartened by the setbacks, there were reports that Big B was planning to take a step back from acting and retire full and final. After five years of break from the silver screen, the actor made a return with his comeback film Mrityudaata, but it failed to leave an impact on the audiences.

According to reports, David Dhawan approached Big B and advised him to work with Govinda in a movie. The duo collaborated in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which turned out to be a blockbuster success.

Helmed by David Dhawan, it became the highest grossing movie of 1998, grossing Rs 35.14 crore worldwide. It starred Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles, whereas Ramya Krishnan and Raveena Tandon starred as lead actresses in the movie. It became one of the best comedy films of Bollywood and was highly appreciated for lead actors’ impeccable chemistry.

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