How Amitabh Bachchan inspired 'Khaali Peeli' director Maqbool Khan
"Amitabh Bachchan is a huge inspiration to me,"
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New Delhi: Filmmaker Maqbool Khan, who directs the upcoming Ishaan Khatter-Ananya Panday starrer 'Khaali Peeli', says it was veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan who inspired him to enter the world of films.
"I am a die-hard fan of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. I grew up watching his movies. In my childhood days, I used to imitate his style a lot. Basically, he inserted a 'filmy' keeda in me. He is a huge inspiration to me. His movies always kept me at the edge of my seat and ignited a spark in me to pursue career in film industry," Khan told IANS.
Before becoming a full-fledged director, Maqbool used to assist filmmaker Anubhav Sinha. He learned everything about films on the sets.
"I come from a small town in Rajasthan. When I came to Bombay, I assisted Anubhav Sinha sir for 10 years. I learnt everything about movies on the sets. I never visited any film institute. Anubhav sir is my real guru. After assisting him, I came up with my first film 'Kabootar' in 2006, and since then my real journey as a filmmaker started," he added.
Maqbool is extremely happy to direct the film "Khaali Peeli".
"It took almost 23 years to reach here. Slowly and gradually I have achieved my mark in the industry. It's totally worth the wait. Happy that I have directed film of such a great scale. Couldn't ask for more," he said while speaking about "Khaali Peeli".
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