COOLIE ACCIDENT 1982
Amitabh Bachchan film, based on real-life story of Mumbai gangster, was a flop and made fans ‘tear up seats’. It gained superstar a National Award and later became a Rs 193-crore grosser
Agneepath came out in 1990, but it didn't do well at the box office even though Amitabh Bachchan was in the main role. Over time, the film started to gain a loyal group of fans and became well-known among movie lovers as a cult classic. In 2012, the movie got its due when a remake starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead earned almost Rs 200 crore at the box office.
In 1982, a near-fatal ‘Coolie’ accident left doctors declaring Big B ‘clinically dead’; Amitabh Bachchan now has no pulse in his wrist
Amitabh Bachchan shared a startling detail about his 1982 Coolie accident. He explained that doctors made several cuts around his wrist during treatment. This severe injury resulted in him having no pulse on that particular wrist. He humorously stated that his pulse is now only detectable on his neck. Bachchan recalled this during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 13.
Bollywood superstar was severely demoralised after near-fatal accident, felt he had ‘forgotten’ how to walk
During the filming of the 1983 blockbuster 'Coolie,' Amitabh Bachchan suffered a life-threatening accident, sustaining severe internal injuries and being declared clinically dead. The nation united in prayer and anxiety for his recovery, which was a long and arduous process. Bachchan's indomitable spirit and willpower ultimately saw him fight back, making 'Coolie' a symbol of his resilience.
Spiderman vs Amitabh Bachchan? Before Marvel fever, Bollywood’s ‘Angry Young Man’ was a secret superhero. Meet Supremo
In the early 1980s, long before Marvel superheroes became popular in India, Amitabh Bachchan was turned into a comic book superhero called Supremo. Created by film magazine editor Pammi Bakshi, with scripts by Gulzar and illustrations by Pratap Mullick, the series depicted Bachchan as a masked crime-fighter who battled villains using courage and intelligence instead of superpowers. Inspired by his massive fan following and near-mythic status after his Coolie accident, The Adventures of Amitabh Bachchan (also known as Kisse Amitabh Ke) became a hit among children.
Amitabh Bachchan was once declared ‘clinically dead’. How he and Jaya Bachchan reacted to Puneet Issar after the Coolie accident
In 1982, Amitabh Bachchan faced a life-threatening accident during the filming of Coolie. A stunt went wrong, causing severe internal injuries. Amidst the crisis, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan displayed remarkable kindness towards Puneet Issar, who was involved in the accident. Amitabh reassured Puneet, preventing him from bearing undue guilt. Jaya's support and understanding were equally significant.
Flashback: When Amitabh Bachchan suffered near-death experience on the sets of ‘Coolie’ in 1982 and was declared ‘clinically dead’
Amitabh Bachchan was grievously injured while shooting for the Manmohan Desai film.
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