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Kalpana Iyer Recalls Amitabh Bachchan's Punctuality on 'Satte Pe Satta' Set

Kalpana Iyer nostalgically recalled her experience working with Amitabh Bachchan in the classic film 'Satte Pe Satta'. She emphasized the crucial life lesson of punctuality she learned from observing him, as he would always arrive on set first, no matter how early the call time. Iyer shared a specific memory of both driving white Ambassador cars to 6 am shoots at Ballard Pier. She concluded by reiterating that valuing other people's time is one of the most important traits a person can have.

Key Points: Kalpana Iyer on Amitabh Bachchan's Punctuality in Satte Pe Satta

  • Recalls Satte Pe Satta shoot
  • Learned value of punctuality
  • Amitabh's white Ambassador car
  • Early morning shoots at Ballard Pier
  • Life lesson from her mother
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'OG Ramba Ho' girl Kalpana Iyer gets nostalgic about her 'Satte Pe Satta' days with Amitabh Bachchan, remembers their white 'Ambassador'

Veteran actress Kalpana Iyer shares nostalgic memories of working with Amitabh Bachchan, highlighting his legendary punctuality during the filming of 'Satte Pe Satta'.

"Both Amit ji and I used to have a white Ambassador, and clockwise, he used to reach on time every day. - Kalpana Iyer"

Mumbai, Feb 5

The original 'Ramba Ho' girl, Kalpana Iyer, recalled her experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan in 'Satte Pe Satta' and shared that both of them used to drive white Ambassador cars at the time

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, the veteran actress stated that while working with Amitabh, she learned what it is like to be punctual and value time.

She stated that no matter the call time and the location, Big B used to reach the set on time.

Kalpana Iyer was asked, "How was it working with Amitabh? Any memory of back then?"

Answering the question, she stressed that one of the most crucial traits a person can have is punctuality.

The 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' actress told IANS, "I had learned a very important life lesson from my mother - A person who reaches everywhere on time has been blessed with the best upbringing. When you learn to value people's time, that is the most important trait to have, to inherit, and to pass on."

Recalling how, during the shoot, Amitabh used to make sure to arrive on time every day, even though nobody else used to be there.

She added, "I did a movie called Satte Par Satta. Amit ji used to stay in Juhu, and I used to stay in Andheri, and we had to go all the way to Ballard Pier early in the morning at 6. am. Both Amit ji and I used to have a white Ambassador, and clockwise, he used to reach on time every day. I used to reach just 5 minutes after him. He would be there at a time when nobody would reach. I have seen him doing this in other places, too."

She further reiterated that punctuality is a trait everyone should value

"Reach on time, value time," Kalpana Iyer concluded.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Punctuality is everything! My father always says the same thing. It's a mark of respect. Great to see our stars upholding these values and setting an example. More actors should learn from this.
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Aman W
Satte Pe Satta is a classic! Kalpana Iyer was fabulous in it. The stories from the sets of old movies are always so much more genuine than today's PR-managed narratives. Miss those days.
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is nice, I do wish the article had more about her own experience and work, not just praising a co-star. She's a veteran actress with a great career—let's hear more about that!
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Vikram M
Ballard Pier at 6 AM! That's real dedication. Today's stars with their luxury vans and entourages wouldn't know this struggle. The Ambassador was a tank though, reliable just like Big B's timing! 😄
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Kavya N
"A person who reaches everywhere on time has been blessed with the best upbringing." So true! This is such an Indian mother thing to say. My mom says the exact same line. Values from that generation are timeless.

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