Mukesh Khanna shared that during the early stages of his career, he was frequently accused of imitating Amitabh’s style, which many believed led to his initial struggles in the film industry.

Mukesh Khanna recently recalled how he was once accused of copying Amitabh Bachchan. The veteran actor is known for TV series Shaktimaan and Mahabharat.

Amitabh Bachchan once accused, 'Shaktimaan' actor, Mukesh Khanna of copying him. The latter blasted the superstar for trying to end his career and challenged him.

Amitabh Bachchan, who started his career with Saat Hindustani in 1969, has emerged as one of the most prominent and celebrated actors in Hindi cinema. Do you know that Big B once allegedly accused actor Mukesh Khanna of copying him?

Explore the controversy surrounding Mukesh Khanna's alleged imitation of Amitabh Bachchan and its impact on his career. Discover what Khanna revealed about the rumors and how they affected his legacy.

Speaking to Bollywood Thikana, Mukesh Khanna said, “Media once called Mithun Chakraborty, ‘Gareebo ka Amitabh Bachchan.’ I don’t know how he reacted but if I was told that, I would’ve said, ‘Shut up.’ They would say,

Mukesh Khanna recalled media articles claiming that he'd "copy" Amitabh Bachchan, a sentiment which was also shared by the megastar when he once saw an ad of the actor.