Sridevi once received truck full of roses from THIS Bollywood superstar because…

Sridevi denied to work with Amitabh Bachchan. However, the actor woo Sridevi with this unique way. Scroll down to read about it.

Sridevi was one of the most iconic actors Bollywood has ever had. The legendary actress knew how to captivate audiences with her performances. While she worked with numerous heroes in Bollywood, her pairing with one actor stood out as a superhit. We are talking about none other than Amitabh Bachchan. The first time Sridevi and Big B shared the screen was in the film Inquilaab. Following this, they appeared together in Aakhri Raasta. Both films turned out to be hits, but Big B wanted to collaborate with Sridevi on another project. However, Sridevi was initially reluctant to be part of the film.

While many actresses dreamed of working with Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi had different priorities. She always aspired to be part of films that highlighted women and put them in the spotlight. So, when Amitabh wanted Sridevi to be part of Khuda Gawah, he had to come up with a creative and unique way to convince her.

This Story of Amitabh and Sridevi

This anecdote about Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi is featured in Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. The songs from this Sridevi-starrer were choreographed by the late Saroj Khan, who shared this entire story during an interview, referencing the book.

When Amitabh Sent a Truck Full of Roses to Sridevi

To woo Sridevi, Amitabh Bachchan made the sweetest gesture! He sent her a truck full of roses. The truck tipped over, spilling flowers all around her. While the sight was breathtaking, Sridevi remained unconvinced, feeling the film lacked substantial depth for her role.

Sridevi’s Interesting Demand

Though the actress eventually agreed to work alongside Bachchan, she had an interesting condition. She told the makers she would only be part of the film if she could play the roles of both his wife and daughter. Filmmakers Manoj Desai and Mukul Anand accepted her condition.

Khuda Gawah Turned Out to Be a Huge Hit

After its release, Khuda Gawah became a massive success for both Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan, cementing their pairing as one of Bollywood’s most iconic collaborations.