Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee, best known for her role in Piku, shared her thoughts on Amitabh Bachchan’s journey to superstardom in a recent interview. The two have worked together in several films, including Narendra Bedi’s Benam, Manoj Kumar’s Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Basu Chatterjee’s 1979 hit Manzil. Reflecting on Bachchan’s rise, Moushumi commented on how stardom changed his behaviour, saying, ‘I wouldn’t say whether he grew up for the better, but when you get so much, you Behave very differently.
In an interview with Anandabazar Patrika conducted in Bengali, Moushumi Chatterjee shared that Amitabh Bachchan faced significant struggles during the initial phase of his career. However, he noticed a change in him after reaching superstardom, which showed that it might not be a positive change.
Moushumi noted that when a person achieves extreme success, his behavior can change significantly, making him less likely to think about helping others. He recalled that Bachchan’s brother Ajitabh would arrange for a car to pick him up from the set, and described him as a quiet man who would often have lunch alone with the hairdresser.
Meanwhile, the duo last shared screen space in Piku, a heart-touching comedy-drama directed by Shoojit Sircar that explores the nuances of family relationships and generational conflicts.
The film focuses on Piku Banerjee, played by Deepika Padukone, a headstrong architect who balances her career and taking care of her eccentric, hypochondriac father, Bhaskar Banerjee, played by Amitabh Bachchan.
Bhaskar’s obsession with his health, especially his bowel movements, brings a lot of humor and emotional depth to the story. Moushumi Chatterjee plays Piku’s aunt, who is a supportive but occasionally interfering presence. The story unfolds during a road trip from Delhi to Kolkata, which brings the characters closer as they resolve their personal and familial challenges.
During an old interview with Hindustan Times in 2015, Chatterjee praised Amitabh Bachchan’s enthusiasm and dedication towards his work and compared it to that of a newcomer.
He said that even at the age of 72 (in 2015), Amitabh demonstrated remarkable punctuality and discipline, always ready to start work before 6 am if necessary.
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