Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Sridevi's Khuda Gawah Shoot in Afghanistan, VVIP Treatment from Najibullah Ahmadzai in Kabul
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Sridevi, Big B's 'Khuda Gawah' Shoot in Afghanistan: VVIP Treatment Amidst War
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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 14:19
Sridevi, Big B's 'Khuda Gawah' Shoot in Afghanistan: VVIP Treatment Amidst War
•Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan shot 'Khuda Gawah' in Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan war, a risky venture.
•Producer Manoj Desai recalled mothers' anxieties, with Sridevi's mother warning him and Teji Bachchan expressing similar fears for Amitabh.
•Amitabh Bachchan detailed the experience in a 2013 Facebook post, mentioning VVIP treatment from Najibullah Ahmadzai, a Hindi cinema fan.
•The crew received royal treatment, including armed escorts and traditional hospitality, staying in a local home instead of a hotel.
•Bachchan described security challenges with tanks and soldiers, but called it the most memorable trip, concluding with the 'Order of Afghanistan' award.
