When Amitabh Bachchan’s fame saved Hussain Zaidi from Iraqi militiamen: ‘They thought I knew Amitabh personally’

Amitabh Bachchan’s widespread fame once helped save investigative journalist Hussain Zaidi from Iraqi militiamen. Kidnapped in Baghdad, Zaidi was questioned and asked about ‘Ameesha Bakkan,’ a mispronunciation of Amitabh Bachchan’s name. Recognizing the mistake, Zaidi convinced his captors he could arrange a meeting with the Bollywood star, securing his release. The incident highlights Bachchan’s global influence. On the work front, Amitabh was last seen in ‘Vettaiyan’ with Rajinikanth.