Working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan is something most filmmakers dream of. But for Imtiaz Ali, it’s a bit different. He doesn’t see himself doing it because he’s simply in awe of the actor’s charm and humble nature. As Amitji turns 82, we take a look at the time when during an episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Imtiaz talked about his admiration for the superstar and shared a memory of sending him a letter to praise ‘Rockstar’.

Amitabh Bachchan Birthday 2024: Imtiaz Ali gushes about Big B

Imtiaz shared, “Even when I knew that some of my movies have worked and now maybe if I go to Amitabh Bachchan, he'll agree. I was always very scared of going to him because, what if he agrees? Like I can't be working with Amitabh Bachchan. That's what I used to think. Amitabh Bachchan is too big. Shah Rukh Khan can't be that big for me because he's younger also. Even Bachchan Saab doesn't know what he is."