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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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In 1982, a near-fatal ‘Coolie’ accident left doctors declaring Big B ‘clinically dead’; Amitabh Bachchan now has no pulse in his wrist

Amitabh Bachchan, known as the ‘Big B’, ‘Shehenshaah’ and the ‘Star of the Millennium’, has spent decades entertaining audiences with his iconic performances and larger-than-life persona. But behind the legendary career lies a life marked by some extraordinary highs and deeply difficult lows. One of the most serious moments came in 1982, when a near-fatal accident on the sets of ‘Coolie’ left the actor battling for his life and threatened to end his career.

Years later, Bachchan recalled the traumatic incident on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ Season 13, where a light-hearted moment about checking his pulse led him to reveal a startling detail about the lasting impact of his injuries.

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