Amitabh Bachchan’s towering presence on screen has not only captivated millions but also inspired generations to dream bigger and aim higher. His baritone voice and angry young man personality redefined Bollywood with his iconic roles in movies like Deewaar, Sholay, Shahenshah and Zanjeer. But his influence extends far beyond the silver screen. For some, his on-screen characters became a guiding light that shaped their real-life ambitions. One such story is that of Anand Pandit, a successful real estate developer and film producer, whose journey from a small town to Mumbai’s elite circles traces back to the inspiration he drew from one of Bachchan’s 1978 classics, Trishul.In an interview with the SCREEN, at just 15 years old, Anand Pandit was deeply moved by Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Vijay in Trishul, a powerful character who runs a construction business named Shanti Constructions. This role ignited a spark in Anand’s young mind, compelling him to leave his hometown, Ahmedabad and venture into Mumbai with dreams of establishing his own legacy in real estate. He wanted to have his own Shanti Construction Company, just like the superstar’s character. Today, he has Lotus Developers for which he credits the Deewar actor’s inspiration.
The bond between the two runs deeper than just admiration from afar. Over the years, Anand not only managed to become Bachchan’s neighbour but also owned a bungalow right behind the legendary actor’s iconic Jalsa residence. In a remarkable turn of events, Bachchan purchased Anand’s bungalow in 2013 to expand his own home. In the same interview, he revealed that he feels privileged to know the superstar closely. He added that Amitabh Bachchan treats him like family and has always supported him
Anand Pandit is no stranger to success himself. He carved a niche in Bollywood as a producer and distributor with Anand Pandit Motion Pictures. His portfolio boasts a range of films from blockbusters like Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3 to critically acclaimed projects like Thank God and The Big Bull. He has also made a mark in regional cinema with the Gujarati hit Fakt Mahilao Maate. Beyond films, Anand is the founder of Lotus Developers, a luxury real estate firm shaping Mumbai’s skyline.
The bond between the two runs deeper than just admiration from afar. Over the years, Anand not only managed to become Bachchan’s neighbour but also owned a bungalow right behind the legendary actor’s iconic Jalsa residence. In a remarkable turn of events, Bachchan purchased Anand’s bungalow in 2013 to expand his own home. In the same interview, he revealed that he feels privileged to know the superstar closely. He added that Amitabh Bachchan treats him like family and has always supported him
Anand Pandit is no stranger to success himself. He carved a niche in Bollywood as a producer and distributor with Anand Pandit Motion Pictures. His portfolio boasts a range of films from blockbusters like Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3 to critically acclaimed projects like Thank God and The Big Bull. He has also made a mark in regional cinema with the Gujarati hit Fakt Mahilao Maate. Beyond films, Anand is the founder of Lotus Developers, a luxury real estate firm shaping Mumbai’s skyline.
He has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in films like Chehre, Sarkar 3 and Fakt Mahilao Maate, a Gujarati film, where the actor was the narrator.
