Bhuvan Bam found himself at the centre of a playful exchange with casting director Mukesh Chhabra during the latest episode of Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2. After contestant Prateik Bhardwaj delivered an Amitabh Bachchan mimicry act, Bhuvan cracked a joke referencing Rekha, prompting Mukesh to jokingly warn him about his budding film career. Bhuvan, however, was quick with a cheeky response of his own.
Contestant impresses with Amitabh Bachchan mimicry
The latest episode featured Bhuvan Bam, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mukesh Chhabra and Kaustubh Agarwal on the panel. Contestant Prateik Bhardwaj appeared dressed as Amitabh Bachchan and recreated the veteran actor’s distinctive voice, mannerisms and style.The performance impressed the audience as well as the panellists, setting the stage for a light-hearted exchange involving Bhuvan and Mukesh.
Bhuvan Bam cracks a Rekha joke
Known for his quick wit, Bhuvan brought Rekha into the conversation while reacting to the Amitabh Bachchan impersonation.He asked the contestant, “Aapke talent ki koi Rekha hai?”The joke referenced the long-standing public speculation surrounding Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, prompting laughter from the audience and the other panellists.
Mukesh Chhabra gives Bhuvan a playful warning
Mukesh Chhabra immediately responded to Bhuvan’s joke with a tongue-in-cheek warning, reminding him that his career in films was still at an early stage.“Beta, tera abhi toh film career shuru hua hai, meri jaan (son, your film career has just started),” Mukesh said.Rather than backing down, Bhuvan responded with another cheeky one-liner.“Main independent bhi sahi hoon (I am happy as independent as well),” he said.The exchange between the two quickly became one of the episode’s lighter moments, with Bhuvan turning Mukesh’s warning into another opportunity for humour.
What is the history of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha?
Speculation surrounding Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha’s alleged relationship has been part of Bollywood discourse for decades. The two actors began working together in the 1970s, with their collaborations including ‘Do Anjaane’ (1976), ‘Alaap’ (1977), ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’ (1978) and ‘Mr Natwarlal’ (1979).Their last film together was Yash Chopra’s ‘Silsila’, released in 1981. The film also starred Jaya Bachchan, who was married to Amitabh at the time. While rumours about Amitabh and Rekha’s alleged relationship have continued to be discussed over the years, neither actor has publicly confirmed the nature of the relationship. Their on-screen pairing, however, remains one of the most talked-about associations in Hindi cinema.
Bhuvan Bam on ‘India’s Got Latent’
Bhuvan’s appearance on Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ brought together a panel known for its spontaneous and irreverent humour. The episode’s Amitabh Bachchan mimicry act provided the backdrop for the Rekha joke and the subsequent exchange between Bhuvan and Mukesh.
