Nobody Can Be Amitabh Bachchan,” Says Director Prradip Khairwar as He Revisits his Beginnings
Updated On: 18 August, 2025 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzz
Prradip Khairwar on His Journey: Lessons from Ram Gopal Varma, Memories of Amitabh Bachchan, and His Own Voice in Cinema.

Prradip Khairwar on set with Amitabh Bachchan
Recently shooting his new web series “Koun Hain” , Film Director Prradip Khairwar, one such defining memory goes back to the sets of Sarkar 3, when as a young Associate Director he worked alongside the legendary Ram Gopal Varma and witnessed the towering presence of Amitabh Bachchan. Today, having established his own voice as a filmmaker with the impactful Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass, Khairwar finds himself revisiting those formative years with a sense of gratitude, awe, and renewed inspiration.
In a recent ABP News podcast, Khairwar opened up about his early days in the industry, recalling the lessons he absorbed while being part of a big creative team on a large-scale project. For him, working under the guidance of Ram Gopal Varma was a masterclass in cinema; one that demanded precision, creativity, and adaptability. But what stood out most in his memory was the presence of Amitabh Bachchan, who played the central role in Sarkar 3.

