Amitabh Bachchan’s Shahenshah is celebrated as one of his iconic films! However, just before shooting was set to start, the actor encountered a serious health crisis. Director Tinnu Anand shared that the project was kept on hold for a year,

Tinnu Anand disclosed that the superhit movie was on the verge of being canceled after significant funds had been spent on the crew, airline tickets, and other costs.

Shahenshah director-producer Tinnu Anand recently shared how Amitabh Bachchan’s withdrawal from the film led to financial strain, with creditors showing up at his door demanding repayment.

Directed by Tinnu Anand, Amitabh Bachchan's Shahenshah was almost shelved at one point. Jeetendra and Jackie Shroff were considered to replace Big B, but they refused. The film eventually became a blockbuster.

Amitabh Bachchan faced a serious health crisis during the filming of Coolie, being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease. Filmmaker Tinnu Anand shared that Bachchan “nearly died” after struggling to swallow water.