Amitabh Bachchan rejected commercial offers to maintain the image of a serious actor in an old interview: ‘I was offered Rs 10,000 for an advertisement … I was earning Rs 50 per month’.

Amitabh Bachchan, now a domestic name and a major brand ambassador, were not always eager to support products. Despite financially struggling in the 1960s, he earned just Rs 50 for radio spots, he turned down an offer of Rs 10,000 for an advertisement. At that time, Bachchan was fully focused on establishing himself as one. Serious actor And felt that modeling for advertisements would distract him from its final goal. Even though he was living in difficult circumstances, was sleeping on the bench near Marine Drive, he chose his passion on the temptation of quick money.Closing attractive proposals for actingIn an 1999 interview with Vijayi, Amitabh Bachchan revealed that during his early days in Mumbai, he was approached by advertising agencies with attractive proposals. However, he chose to oppose the temptation, even when an advertisement was offered Rs 10,000 for an advertisement, a significant amount at the time compared to his monthly income of Rs 50 from the radio spot. Bachchan said that he felt that taking such proposals would be removed from his goal of being recognized as a serious actor.Denying financial stress and advertisementsThe interview took place during a challenging time for Bachchan, when his company ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited) was facing difficulties. Despite financial stress, he admitted to support the brands to bring money for the company. While reflecting his early days in Mumbai, Bachchan shared that he was once ready to run the cab if he did not act. He mentioned that when he arrived in the city, he was a driving license to make his only attention as an actor.Stay on the streets, but stay true for your dreamAs time passed, Bachchan’s position became more serious, and he struggled to find a place to live. At one point, he was forced to sleep on the streets. Despite the difficulties, he remained firm in his decision not to appear in advertisements. He recalled a few days on the benches of Marine Drive, which was surrounded by big mice, as his living conditions became more difficult. Bachchan explained that he had limited options, and the time spent with friends was getting shorter because he did not want to do more than his reception.Embrace of a change in perspective and brand endorsementOver time, Bachchan’s perspective changed as his career increased. After strengthening his position as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he gradually adopted the brand endorsement. Today, he is seen supporting a wide range of products, which is contrary to their earlier stance. With a filmography that includes iconic movies chain ,