Taapsee Pannu on Working with Amitabh Bachchan | Learning from Legends
What can one actor's recollection reveal about greatness? Taapsee Pannu reflects on the discipline, humility, and professionalism of Amitabh Bachchan.
- By Memorywala
6/15/2026
Some of the most valuable insights about great artists come not from awards, reviews, or filmographies, but from the people who have worked alongside them. Their recollections help us understand the values, habits, and professional culture that shape creative excellence.
A fellow actor's testimony on the discipline, humility, and professionalism of Amitabh Bachchan
We are sharing a short clip from a conversation conducted by our founder with Taapsee Pannu in 2021, in which she reflects on her experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan. Beyond being a recollection of a co-star, her words serve as a valuable testament to the professional values that have shaped generations of artists in Indian cinema.
What emerges from her account is not merely admiration for a legendary actor, but an appreciation of the discipline, preparation, punctuality, humility, and commitment that Mr. Bachchan continues to embody after decades in the profession. These are qualities that cannot always be taught in classrooms or workshops. They are often absorbed by younger professionals through observation, collaboration, and shared experience.
How oral recollections help preserve the traditions, work ethics, and cultural memory of Indian cinema
Such recollections are important cultural documents. They help us understand how standards of excellence are transmitted from one generation to another, not through instruction alone, but through example. When fellow professionals speak about the people they have worked with, they contribute to a living archive of practices, values, and work ethics that might otherwise be lost with time.
For Memorywala, preserving these conversations is an act of preserving cultural memory itself. Every testimony adds another layer to our understanding of the individuals whose dedication has shaped our artistic and social landscape.
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