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This Is What Happened When Amitabh Bachchan Didn’t Wash His Face for 7 Days on Set

When the artist returned, he was amazed by Amitabh’s discipline and predicted that the young actor would achieve great success — a prophecy that came true as Amitabh went on to become one of India’s greatest film icons.

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Amitabh Bachchan is known for his strong dedication and discipline towards his work. Actor Anupam Kher once shared an incident showing how Amitabh’s professionalism taught him the real meaning of commitment. From the very beginning of his career, Amitabh was known for his serious attitude towards work. That is why, during his first film, a makeup artist predicted that he would go very far in life — and that prediction turned out to be true. His career soon reached great heights.

What Made Amitabh Bachchan Avoid Washing His Face?

When Bollywood Actor Amitabh Bachchan began his journey in the film industry, many people doubted his abilities. At that time, most thought he didn’t fit into the world of cinema. Everyone knows how he was often mocked for his deep voice and tall height — qualities that later became his trademarks. But few know this surprising story of his role in many superhit film — during the shoot of his first film, Amitabh didn’t wash his face for seven days to help manage the film’s tight budget.

How Did the Makeup Artist React to This?

Amitabh’s debut film Saat Hindustani did not perform well at the box office, but it left behind a memorable story. In an interview, Amitabh himself revealed that he had gone seven days without washing his face while filming. The movie was shot in Goa and had a very limited budget. One day, the makeup artist had to rush back to Mumbai for personal reasons. Before leaving, he told Amitabh, “Don’t wash your face until I return.”

What Happened When the Makeup Artist Returned?

The artist returned to the set after seven days and was completely shocked. Amitabh had followed his instructions exactly — he hadn’t washed his face all week. He continued shooting, eating, and sleeping with the same makeup on. Seeing his level of dedication, the makeup artist was amazed and told him, “Sir, you will go very far in your career.” And that prediction came true — Amitabh Bachchan went on to become one of the biggest and most respected stars in Indian cinema.

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