The Missing Star: Why Amitabh Bachchan Wasn't in Om Shanti Om!

The song 'Deewangi Deewangi' from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's blockbuster film Om Shanti Om remains a cinematic landmark. Featuring a staggering 31 of Bollywood's biggest stars, it was a celebratory ode to the film industry itself. From Dharmendra to Salman Khan, and from Priyanka Chopra to Rekha, the screen was a who's who of Hindi cinema.

 

However, amidst this constellation of stars, one of the biggest names in Bollywood was conspicuously absent: Amitabh Bachchan. This has been a topic of curiosity and discussion among fans for years, given his close relationship with Shah Rukh Khan and his status as an industry patriarch.

 

The reason for his absence, as revealed by director Farah Khan in multiple interviews, was a joyous occasion in the Bachchan household. At the time of the song's shooting, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were getting married.

 

Farah Khan had approached a number of stars for the song, and while some, like Aamir Khan and Dev Anand, had their own reasons for not participating, Amitabh Bachchan's absence was due to his son's wedding. The director revealed that Mr. Bachchan was preoccupied with the wedding preparations and festivities, and therefore could not commit to the shoot.

 

This personal commitment meant that one of the most powerful families in Bollywood was not a part of this historic musical sequence. While many fans were disappointed, the reason behind the absence only underscores the importance of family events, even for the most famous personalities.

 

Interestingly, while Amitabh Bachchan was not in the "Deewangi Deewangi" song, both he and Abhishek Bachchan did make a cameo in another scene in the film, proving that the omission was a matter of timing and not a sign of any rift.

 

The "Deewangi Deewangi" song remains a unique piece of Bollywood history, a testament to the camaraderie and collective spirit of the industry. The story behind Amitabh Bachchan's absence adds a fascinating layer to the song's legacy, highlighting that even superstars put family first.

 

 

 

 

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