Amitabh Bachchan drew a firm line at home—no industry guests after 8 PM.

Summary: For Bachchan, work stayed outside the door once evening hit. It’s just another way he made sure family came first, no matter what.

Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just famous for his movies—people talk about his discipline off-screen just as much. One of his co-stars recently shared a story that really shows how seriously he took work-life balance throughout his career.

Actor Raja Bundela, who worked with Bachchan in the 1989 film Main Azaad Hoon, shared stories about the megastar’s professionalism and personal habits in a recent interview. Among the many insights was one that resonated with industry peers: Bachchan reportedly did not allow anyone from the film fraternity to visit his home after 8 pm.

According to Bundela, who appeared on the Dear Generation podcast, Bachchan maintained this rule as a way to protect his family life and personal space, especially amid the hectic schedules that come with acting careers. Bun­dela said the doors of his Mumbai home were effectively closed to industry visitors after 8 pm, regardless of how busy or late the day had been.

This strict boundary was one part of a broader approach to life that impressed those who worked with him. Bundela recalls Bachchan's punctuality, planning, and attention to detail, from coming early on set to tackling unusual obstacles with ease.

One story Bundela remembered happened during a filming in Goa, where Bachchan found out that his continuity shoes were mistakenly left in Mumbai. Rather than stopping production, he discreetly organized for his spotboy to bring them back overnight, so the next day's filming could go on as scheduled. When others were still getting ready, Bachchan was already in makeup and prepared.

Industry figures familiar with Bachchan’s career say the 8 pm rule wasn’t about being unfriendly or aloof, but about setting clear boundaries that helped him sustain a long and successful career without letting work overwhelm his family life. Bundela's story shows how even regular choices, like who you meet and when, can influence a person's daily rhythm.

At 82, Bachchan still commands respect, not just for his long list of films but for how he juggles the chaos of commercial life with his own personal world. People in Bollywood look at that and honestly, they find it inspiring.