Amitabh Bachchan: "Allu Arjun is a Talented Actor, Don't Compare Him with Me"
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has heaped praise on Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, calling him an exceptionally talented actor. During a recent episode of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (Season 16), the veteran actor made these remarks while interacting with a contestant from Kolkata.
The contestant, a homemaker, mentioned her admiration for both Amitabh Bachchan and Allu Arjun, prompting the host to share his thoughts on the South Indian star. “Allu Arjun deserves all the recognition he has received,” said Bachchan, adding that the actor’s blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rise achieved phenomenal success. Encouraging the audience to watch the movie, he remarked, “If anyone hasn’t seen Pushpa, they should watch it immediately. Allu Arjun is a very talented actor. Please don’t compare him with me.”
During the exchange, the contestant noted some similarities in the mannerisms of Amitabh Bachchan and Allu Arjun in certain scenes, expressing her delight at meeting Bachchan on the show. She also shared her dream of meeting Allu Arjun one day, saying, “Meeting you through this show is a dream come true, and I hope one day I can meet Allu Arjun too.”