Did you know that Raj Kapoor brought champagne for Amitabh Bachchan to the ICU after his near-fatal coolie accident? |

Raj Kapoor was known for his lively zest for life, which he maintained even in serious situations. During a hospital visit to Amitabh Bachchan after a serious accident on the set of CoolieHe brought his trademark enthusiasm and ensured that those around him enjoyed good food and drink.
Amitabh Bachchan suffered a life-threatening injury while filming a stunt for Manmohan Desai’s ‘Coolie’, which also starred Raj Kapoor’s son Rishi Kapoor, who witnessed the shocking incident first-hand. After the accident, Bachchan was flown from Bangalore to Mumbai as the entire nation held its breath and prayed for his speedy recovery.

While Amitabh was still in the ICU at Breach Candy Hospital, Raj Kapoor, who embodied his larger-than-life spirit, paid a special visit to show his support. In Ritu Nanda’s book ‘Raj Kapoor – The One and Only Showman’, Amitabh lovingly narrated this memorable moment and highlighted the camaraderie and warmth that characterized their bond at such a critical time.

Big B fondly recalled a memorable visit from Raj Kapoor during a challenging time in his life. After Amitabh’s near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie in 1982, he fought for his life in the intensive care unit at Breach Candy Hospital. One morning, Raj entered the room with a bottle of champagne and sat next to him with his usual exuberance. He encouraged Amitabh to recover quickly and suggested celebrating with him Champagne as a symbol of a fresh new beginning. Raj Kapoor, the biggest showman in the industry, radiated joy, lived life to the fullest and inspired everyone around him.

Amitabh Bachchan’s accident on the Coolie set in 1982 is a pivotal moment in Indian cinema history. While filming a dramatic fight scene, Bachchan was injured during a stunt that required co-star Puneet Issar to jump and throw a punch. This resulted in an awkward fall that caused him serious internal injuries to his abdomen.