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Shefali Shah reveals Big B recommended her for Waqt
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News18•05-10-2026, 17:02
Shefali Shah reveals Big B recommended her for Waqt
- •Actress Shefali Shah revealed in her new memoir that Amitabh Bachchan recommended her name for the mother's role in the 2005 film Waqt: The Race Against Time.
- •Director Vipul Shah initially wanted to cast Jaya Bachchan for the role, and Hema Malini was also considered before opting for someone fresh.
- •Shefali played Akshay Kumar's mother at the age of 30-32, even though she is younger than Akshay in real life.
- •The film was based on Atish Kapadia's Gujarati play Aavjo Vhala, Fari Malishu and also starred Priyanka Chopra.
Key Questions Answered
Shefali Shah secured the role after Amitabh Bachchan personally recommended her name to director Vipul Shah.
Director Vipul Shah initially wanted to cast Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini's name was also considered before Amitabh Bachchan suggested Shefali Shah.
The film Waqt was based on Atish Kapadia's Gujarati play titled Aavjo Vhala, Fari Malishu.
