From Fan to Neighbor: How Trishul Inspired Anand Pandit's Journey to Mumbai

Real estate developer Anand Pandit shares how Amitabh Bachchan's 1978 film Trishul inspired him to move to Mumbai and eventually become neighbors with the legendary actor.

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From Fan to Neighbor: How Trishul Inspired Anand Pandit's Journey to Mumbai

Real Estate:Amitabh Bachchan is among the most beloved Indian actors of all time. His Angry Young Man avatar in several films, such as Deewar, Sholay, Zanjeer, and Trishul, inspired many of his fans. One such fan is real estate developer and producer Anand Pandit. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the producer shared how Amitabh Bachchan’s 1978 film Trishul inspired him to leave his hometown Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai. The then 15-year-old Anand was in such awe of Bachchan’s on-screen persona of Vijay that he wanted to start a Shanti Constructions business of his own. In Trishul, Amitabh Bachchan runs a construction business of the same name. Speaking to SCREEN, Anand Pandit said, “I have grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan’s films. His film, Trishul, really inspired me and motivated me to leave Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai. And I also wanted to have my own Shanti Construction Company, and fortunately today I have made Lotus Developers. His character Vijay inspired me to be where I am today. It is all because of Bachchan sahab.” As years passed, Anand managed to become Amitabh Bachchan’s neighbor. Additionally, he also bought the bungalow right behind Jalsa, which he eventually sold to the star for Rs 50 crore in 2013. Anand told SCREEN, “I feel so privileged to know him so closely. He treats me like his family. He always stands by me whenever I need him. I had a bungalow next to him and he wanted to expand his bungalow. He requested me to sell him my property and I did.” According to reports, Anand Pandit had bought the bungalow in 2010 as an investment. He lives in Janaki Kutir complex less than 50 metres away from Jalsa. On Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday, Anand Pandit shared how he was among the millions who thronged to Mr Bachchan’s bungalow to catch a glimpse of him. “I was an ardent fan who had grown up watching his films and a twist of fate then made me his neighbour when I bought a bungalow next to his. I eventually ended up selling it back to him and that is when we grew closer.” Previously, attending his 60th birthday party, which was also attended by Big B, Shah Rukh Khan shared that he goes out on drives with Anand at night. In a viral video from the producer’s birthday, SRK said, “In the night, at 12-1 am, he comes to visit me and we roam around Juhu. He doesn’t tell me, ‘This is my building, that is my building.’ Instead, in the two-kilometre drive, he tells me barring two to three buildings, all buildings are his. Our journey becomes easy.”

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What inspired Anand Pandit to move to Mumbai? A: Anand Pandit was inspired by Amitabh Bachchan's 1978 film Trishul, which motivated him to leave his hometown Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai to start a construction business. Q: What business did Anand Pandit start in Mumbai? A: Anand Pandit started Lotus Developers, a real estate development company, inspired by the construction business run by Amitabh Bachchan's character in Trishul. Q: How did Anand Pandit become neighbors with Amitabh Bachchan? A: Anand Pandit bought a bungalow near Jalsa, Amitabh Bachchan's residence, and eventually sold it to the actor for Rs 50 crore in 2013. Q: What is the current relationship between Anand Pandit and Amitabh Bachchan? A: Anand Pandit and Amitabh Bachchan have a close relationship, with Bachchan treating Pandit like family and standing by him whenever needed. Q: What did Shah Rukh Khan say about his relationship with Anand Pandit? A: Shah Rukh Khan mentioned that he goes on night drives with Anand Pandit, who often shares that most of the buildings in Juhu are his.

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