The two-decade-long friendship and iconic professional partnership between Amitabh Bachchan and Kader Khan stands as one of the most celebrated chapters in Bollywood history. Khan not only acted alongside Bachchan but also penned the powerful dialogues for his most famous films, including “Amar Akbar Anthony,” “Muqaddar Ka Sikandar,” and “Naseeb.” But this deep bond fractured when Bachchan entered politics.
In an interview during his lifetime, the legendary writer-actor Kader Khan revealed the painful story behind their rift. He shared that after Bachchan entered politics, at the introduction of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, his entire demeanor changed.
Khan recounted a specific incident that became the breaking point. A producer on a film set insisted that Kader Khan must address Amitabh Bachchan as “Sir.” For Khan, who considered Bachchan a close friend, this demand was deeply unsettling.
This single incident reportedly created a permanent distance between the two legends, bringing their famous friendship to an end. Kader Khan admitted that the change in attitude had caused him significant pain.
Kader Khan, who migrated from Afghanistan as a child, was famously discovered by the legendary Dilip Kumar, launching his celebrated career as one of Bollywood’s most respected writers and actors.
