In 1982, during the filming of "Coolie," Amitabh Bachchan suffered a near-fatal accident during a fight sequence with Puneet Issar. The incident occurred when Bachchan had to jump and land on a table, but he misjudged the landing, and the edge of the table struck his abdomen, causing severe internal bleeding. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries.

The accident left the superstar in critical condition, and at one point, he was declared "clinically dead" for a short period. The news sent shockwaves through the nation, with fans offering prayers and support for his recovery.

Puneet Issar, who unintentionally caused the injury, faced immense criticism and was even labeled a "murderer" by some. He was worried about Amitabh's condition and the repercussions of the accident on his career.

Amidst the crisis, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan displayed remarkable kindness and understanding towards Puneet Issar. Despite battling for his life in the hospital, Amitabh asked to meet Puneet. Overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety, Puneet broke down in tears upon seeing Amitabh's condition. However, instead of blame, he received reassurance from Amitabh, who told him not to feel guilty, reminding him that accidents happen during action filmmaking. Amitabh even recounted an incident where he had unintentionally injured Vinod Khanna during a shoot, empathizing with Puneet's situation.

Jaya Bachchan was equally supportive and gracious. She understood the nature of filmmaking and recognized the incident as a tragic accident, not a malicious act. Puneet described her as "amazing" and noted that her understanding of the industry allowed her to see the incident for what it truly was.

In a gesture of extraordinary magnanimity, Amitabh, despite his physical weakness, put his arm around Puneet and walked him to the gate of Breach Candy Hospital, where the media had gathered. This act conveyed a powerful message to the world: there was no animosity or blame. It was a moment of misfortune, and they would both rise above it. Puneet has acknowledged Amitabh's gesture as an act of "greatness" that saved him from a lifetime of undeserved infamy.

Jaya Bachchan, upon hearing about the accident, rushed to the hospital with a prayer book in hand. Overwhelmed with anxiety, she couldn't even read the prayers. She witnessed doctors giving injections and seemingly giving up, but then she noticed Amitabh's toe move, signaling his revival. Jaya remained steadfast in her belief that Amitabh would fight and overcome the situation.

Amitabh credited his recovery to the prayers of his fans and the unwavering support of Jaya. The accident and his subsequent recovery became a significant event in Indian cinema history, highlighting the fragility of life and the power of human compassion.