Everyone in the movie fraternity dreams of working with Amitabh Bachchan. But there are only a few whose dream of working with the legendary actor comes true. And one of those lucky is Puri Jagannadh who got to direct Big B in the upcoming movie ‘Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap’.

“I wrote the story for Mr. Bachchan. The film would have never gotten made if he hadn’t agreed. Once I was done, I asked Ramu sir (director Ram Gopal Varma) to get us connected. We met and though he liked the idea, he was hesitant because he thought the film was a masala entertainer,” said the director.

He said that it took a bit or persuasion to finally get a nod from Amitabh Bachchan.

Talking about Amitabh Bachchan the director said, “I never imagined directing him. In fact, I failed my exams during college because I was busy watching his films. Mr. Bachchan is like a volcano of energy.”

“I realised that Mr. Bachchan is aging, but think of him and the word Bbuddah has no meaning. Also, I penned a dialogue ‘Agar mein marunga toh goli se marunga, BP ya sugar se nahi’ (If I die, I will die because of a bullet not Blood Pressure or Diabetes)... That said it all”, said the director when questioned about Amitabh Bachchan’s flashy character in the movie.

Talking about Big B’s wardrobe that has already become the talk of the town, Jagannadh said, “Leepakshi Ellawadi (designer), myself and Mr. Bachchan conceived the look but of course, the idea of wearing two watches was his. In fact, he took me to his wardrobe and showed me the innumerable colorful glasses that he owns. I was amazed at his collection, considering he hardly wears them”.

Even though Puri Jagannadh is a very famous director down south making blockbuster movies like ‘Pokiri’, which got remade into ‘Wanted’ in Hindi, this will be the director’s first Bollywood venture.

Talking about his experience the director said, “But I continue to remain a writer first. There’s no denying that one good story can easily generate crores — that’s the power of the pen. I enjoyed every moment of directing this film — Bollywood, here I come”.

The director revealed that in the movie Mr. Bachchan plays an ex-gangster and a pub owner settled in France. He returns to India after 20 years on a mission.