Mukesh Khanna recently recalled how he was once accused of copying Amitabh Bachchan. The veteran actor is known for TV series Shaktimaan and Mahabharat.

Mukesh Khanna shared that during the early stages of his career, he was frequently accused of imitating Amitabh’s style, which many believed led to his initial struggles in the film industry.

Amitabh Bachchan once accused, 'Shaktimaan' actor, Mukesh Khanna of copying him. The latter blasted the superstar for trying to end his career and challenged him.

Speaking to Bollywood Thikana, Mukesh Khanna said, “Media once called Mithun Chakraborty, ‘Gareebo ka Amitabh Bachchan.’ I don’t know how he reacted but if I was told that, I would’ve said, ‘Shut up.’ They would say,

Mukesh Khanna recalled media articles claiming that he'd "copy" Amitabh Bachchan, a sentiment which was also shared by the megastar when he once saw an ad of the actor.