Madhuri Dixit  Said at one point I was supposed to work in three films with Amit ji

Madhuri Dixit is an icon, too, but even she's an ardent fan of Amitabh Bachchan.

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As Big B turns 80 today, ETimes caught up with Madhuri to record her thoughts and memories.

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She shared, "It was wonderful. Everyone has looked up to him as an actor and as a personality.

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I remember watching Amar Akbar Anthony in the theatre.

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HIs dialogue, his voice, the way he spoke - these were learning experiences for every actor.

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He is an institution, just like Dilip Saab was, so when I actually got to work with him.

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There was no way I would pass on that opportunity.

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Their most recalled and celebrated collaboration was in the song Makhna from Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

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Madhuri reveals it was an opportunity that she was excited about.

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