Why did Vidhu Chopra’s mother slap Amitabh Bachchan’s car worth Rs 4.5 crores? Know the funny story.
An interesting revelation
After gifting a luxury car worth Rs 4.5 crore to Bollywood king Amitabh Bachchan, director-inventor Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared an anecdote that made everyone laugh and cry.
Chopra recently told in an interview that the real purpose behind this gift and his mother’s reaction were both equally interesting.
Reason for gifting the car
During the shooting of ‘Eklavya: The Royal Guard’, Amitabh Bachchan went out with very little luggage. Chopra asked, “Why luggage in such a small trolley?”
Then Amitabh laughed and said that his wife Jaya Bachchan had said, “I will not be able to tolerate you for more than a week.”
Indeed, after a week, the two started arguing on the set.
Despite this, Amitabh completed the shooting without taking a day’s break.
This patience impressed Vidhu Vinod Chopra a lot, so he gifted Big B a car worth Rs 4.5 crore.
The truth about the car worth Rs 4.5 crore
This was no ordinary gift—not a cheap Maruti van, but a high-end luxury car.
Chopra said that the price reflected the machine’s performance, brand value and Amitabh’s respect.
He says, “When a superstar who is bigger than his looks shows patience, it should not be forgotten.”
Mother’s slap
In the joy of buying the car, Vidhu Vinod Chopra took his mother to pick him up.
When he confidently handed over the keys of the car, his mother also sat in the back—just like children go on a trip in a school van.
After a while, his mother got down quietly and slapped Chopra and said, “You gave the car to Lambu?”
Chopra smiled and said, “I gifted it to Lambu, that is, Amitabh Bachchan.” Then his mother asked, “And you did not buy the car yourself?”
Chopra honestly told her that he did not buy the car, then when he told his mother the real price, he got a big slap.
He says, “No matter how much money you have, if it is not understood by your loved ones, then nothing is worth it.”
Overall presence of the film
Although ‘Eklavya: The Royal Guard’ was not successful at the box office, it was India’s official Oscar entry.
It had veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan and Boman Irani.
Chopra’s revelation made the journey of the film even more precious.
Conclusion
This story of Vidhu Vinod Chopra is not just about a car gift, but a confluence of respect, patience and family fun.
Mother’s slap teaches that real happiness is found when emotions match money.
And sometimes even a small initiative taken for respect is remembered for a lifetime.
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