Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most successful actors of Bollywood. He gained stardom in Bollywood with movies like Deewar, Zanzeer, Hum, and Sholay. Amitabh Bachchan is currently 81 years old. He hosts the popular quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati and is also actively working in numerous films. Did you know that the actor once gave numerous flop films at the box office before he was saved by Govinda? Govinda became a popular star and was considered a hit machine of Bollywood during the 90s. The actor was the first choice for many leading producers and directors at the time. Govinda was also known for saving the career of many actors in Bollywood by working with them. In 1998, he worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the movie Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan, which is believed to have resurrected Big B’s sinking career.
Before the release of Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan, Amitabh Bachchan was going through a rough patch in Bollywood. He gave back to back flop films at box office such as Mrityudata and Major Saab. Apart from acting, he also ventured into the production business, which also faced failures. During this time, being disappointed, he also distanced himself from films for some time. When Amitabh Bachchan made a return after being away from the screen for 5 years, the audience rejected his comeback film Mrityudaata.
According to media reports, it is believed that the director David Dhawan advised Big B to work with Govinda in a movie. The duo worked in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which was a blockbuster success at box office. It was directed by David Dhawan.
The movie became the highest grossing movie of 1998. It starred Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles, whereas Ramya Krishnan and Raveena Tandon essayed the role of lead actresses in the movie. The film is considered to be one of the best comedy films of Bollywood. The chemistry between the lead actors was highly appreciated by the critics and the audience.
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