Zeenat Aman Recalls “Awfully Difficult” Don Scene with Amitabh Bachchan in Wheelchair
New Delhi: Zeenat Aman, who became an icon as Roma in Chandra Barot’s 1978 classic Don, recently took to Instagram to reminisce about one of the trickiest scenes she shot alongside Amitabh Bachchan. In the film, Bachchan played dual roles—both the titular criminal Don and the innocent Vijay—while Aman portrayed the resourceful and daring Roma, whose intelligence and courage made her one of the most memorable female characters of the era.
Behind the Scenes of a Classic
Sharing a snippet from the original film, Zeenat Aman wrote, “I presume there’s such a thing as vintage video Wednesday? Yes, this is THAT scene from Don—Roma, ever enterprising and daring, dupes the police and escapes with an unconscious Don from a hospital room.”
She continued, “Now I had already worked with many of the cast and crew in previous productions, so I was at complete ease through the making of the film. I also relished Roma’s character. She was smart, daring, and smooth. Who wouldn’t want to embody such a woman! Unfortunately, being smooth on set that day wasn’t easy! Why, you ask? Because that relic of a wheelchair, with Mr Bachchan’s dead weight to boot, was awfully difficult to manoeuvre. I had to keep my poker face for the part, while actually pushing with all my might!”
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Celebrating Roma’s Legacy
Aman’s post highlighted both the physical demands of the scene and her admiration for Roma as a character. She also expressed enthusiasm for future adaptations, saying, “I would be quite keen to watch another reboot of Don, as I very much enjoyed the last one too. What do you think?”
About Don
Don stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles, with Zeenat Aman as Roma. The film also features Pran as Jasjit, Iftekhar as DSP D’Silva, Om Shivpuri as Vardhaan, and appearances from Satyen Kappu, P. Jairaj, Kamal Kapoor, Arpana Choudhary, and Helen.
The story revolves around a notorious criminal, Don, whose death during a police chase is known only to one officer. To infiltrate the remaining gang members, the officer recruits Vijay, a simple man who looks exactly like Don, setting the stage for a suspenseful and thrilling tale of crime and deception.
Aman’s throwback post offers a charming glimpse into the making of an iconic film, reminding fans of the effort, dedication, and fun behind Bollywood’s classic hits.
