Mumbai, June 19: There are reasons why Amitabh Bachchan is called Bollywood's Big B. The megastar, 76, delivered a 14-minute long take in one shot for Chehre, leaving the crew in awe of his talent. The film's producer Anand Pandit lauded his friend Amitabh for it. "I believe I am blessed to be a part of a film that has this historic scene. Giving a fourteen-minute shot is not only difficult but requires dedication of a different kind. And add to it the way Amitji delivered it with finesse. There was pin-drop silence on the sets followed by thunderous applause. He is legendary and inspiration for each one of us," Pandit said in a statement. Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi's Chehre; shoot wrapped four days prior to the planned date

Chehre is a mystery thriller with Amitabh and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles. The film is directed by Rumi Jaffrey and produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Saraswati Entertainment Private Limited. Big B's feat for the film was also praised by sound artiste Resul Pookutty. On June 16, he had tweeted: "Today Amitabh Bachchan marked another history in Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan on His Upcoming Film Chehre: ‘It Has Disturbed My Regular and Committed Connect’

Last day, last shot of the first schedule of Chehre... he performed a fourteen-minute long submission in one shot and the whole crew stood up and clapped! Dear Sir, undoubtedly you are one of the best in the world." To that, Big B said: "Resul .. you give me far too much credit than I deserve or am capable of."

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