Jaya Bachchan was hesitant to be a part of Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Zanjeer’: “Never wanted to be a part of male-centric cinema”

In the recent documentary ‘Angry Young Men’, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan discussed how the film ‘Zanjeer’ marked a pivotal point in Amitabh’s career, thanks to Salim-Javed recognizing his potential. Initially offered to Dev Anand, the role of Inspector Vijay eventually went to Amitabh. Their collaboration not only led to cinematic success but also personal union.