Amitabh Bachchan's 1991 Cairo visit caused a frenzy in Egypt

In the 1980s, Indian cinema surged in popularity across Egypt, with Amitabh Bachchan's films, especially Mard, earning huge acclaim. His 1991 visit to Cairo sparked unprecedented fan frenzy, compared to a national emergency in Egypt. Bachchan's songs and films captivated audiences, transcending language barriers entirely. This extraordinary admiration later earned him the Actor of the Century award in 2001.