Punit Malhotra Calls Working with Amitabh Bachchan a 'Lifetime Privilege'
- Punit Malhotra calls working with Amitabh Bachchan a lifelong privilege, praising his unmatched presence and dedication.
- Shared a light-hearted photo with Big B, receiving reactions from Farah Khan and Manish Malhotra.
- Punit, with strong industry roots, has directed films like I Hate Luv Storys and Student of the Year 2.
Filmmaker Punit Malhotra recently took to Instagram to express his deep admiration and gratitude towards Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, following a memorable collaboration. Sharing a candid image of the two, the ‘Student of the Year 2’ director wrote an emotional note, calling the experience of working with Big B one of the most treasured moments of his career.
“There are moments in life you hold close forever. Working with Mr. Bachchan will always be one of mine”, Punit penned in his post. He further wrote, “To stand behind the camera and witness his magic his voice, his eyes, his presence is truly a privilege. His presence elevates everything around him. His dedication humbles everyone who watches".
The accompanying image captured a light-hearted moment between the two, with Amitabh Bachchan striking a goofy pose and wrapping his arm around Punit’s neck, while the director beamed with joy. The post quickly garnered attention from fellow celebrities, with director Farah Khan commenting, 'He’s too good', and designer Manish Malhotra dropping heart emojis in appreciation.
Punit, who has worked extensively in the Hindi film industry, began his journey as an assistant director on major films such as Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Nikhil Advani’s Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Amol Palekar’s Paheli. He made his directorial debut in 2010 with the romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys, followed by Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013), and later directed Student of the Year 2 in 2019, featuring Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria, and Ananya Panday.
Coming from a family deeply rooted in Bollywood, Punit is related to directors Suneel and Dharmesh Darshan, and renowned filmmaker David Dhawan. He also shares a close bond with fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who styled his debut film.
The recent collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan has clearly left a lasting impression on the filmmaker. His tribute post stands as a testament to the enduring impact and legacy of Big B, whose presence continues to inspire generations of artists.
