Saturday, June 6, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Tearing Away From Formalities Of Celebrity Is A Task: Big B

IANS, 26 Mar, 2018 02:02 PM
  • Tearing Away From Formalities Of Celebrity Is A Task: Big B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says that no matter how much others celebrate his contribution to Indian cinema, it will remain a "closed chapter" for him. However, he feels that "tearing oneself away from the celebrity is a task" and he doesn't believe in it.
 
Filled with gratitude after his meetings with fans who stand outside his home Jalsa here every Sunday to get a glimpse of him, Big B posted his thoughts on his blog.
 
"What brings them here each Sunday is a mystery and a cause for mistaken identity... Surely they must mistake for another... surely... But no they come ...standing and waiting for hours before, just so they can wave at me and hope for a reciprocal gesture... That is all... Mostly the operation is valid and over within those minor minutes... and then back to the grind.
 
"Tearing oneself away from the formalities of celebrity is a task... I do not believe in it and never shall... others may wish to contribute and celebrate the tenure and so called 'contribution' to cinema from me. But that shall never happen. It shall remain a closed chapter ... not to be opened ever."
 
Big B was touched with a visit by a differently challenged young boy.
 
"I asked him to be brought in, he was without speech and mobility but a determined poise of one that had refused to give up. It was joy to witness the joy on his face. I asked him what he needed, he tugged at his shirt... clothes. I gave him a bundle of my own.
 
"He extended his delicate hand, rough and strong, because that is what he uses to move about, and I arranged fro him to be dropped home. My people did so and reported he was homeless and lived on the pavement out side a high rise in the suburbs," said the actor, adding that it is important for people to count their blessings.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Hockey Has Less Commercial Moments: Sandeep Singh

Hockey Has Less Commercial Moments: Sandeep Singh
Former Indian hockey captain Sandeep Singh feels in comparison to cricket, hockey has less commercial moments.

Hockey Has Less Commercial Moments: Sandeep Singh

It's Time To Up My Game: Bhumi Pednekar

It's Time To Up My Game: Bhumi Pednekar
Actress Bhumi Pednekar, known for movies like "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" and "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", says her next film "Son Chiraiya" will help her improve her game in Bollywood.

It's Time To Up My Game: Bhumi Pednekar

Movies Best Medium To Educate Children: Raveena Tandon

Movies Best Medium To Educate Children: Raveena Tandon
Actress Raveena Tandon believes films can be a learning experience for children.

Movies Best Medium To Educate Children: Raveena Tandon

Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Wed In Italy, Begin New Innings

Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Wed In Italy, Begin New Innings
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will host a reception for friends and family in New Delhi on December 21

Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Wed In Italy, Begin New Innings

PIC: Alia Bhatt Shares Adorable Childhood Pic

PIC: Alia Bhatt Shares Adorable Childhood Pic
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, on Thursday, took a trip down memory lane and shared a cute childhood picture with her 'mama'.

PIC: Alia Bhatt Shares Adorable Childhood Pic

Kangana Ranaut Says Threats To Deepika Padukone 'Wrong But Not Surprising'

Kangana Ranaut Says Threats To Deepika Padukone 'Wrong But Not Surprising'
Karni Sena threatened to cut off Deepika Padukone's nose and a BJP leader put a price on her head. All this because Deepika starred in Padmavati

Kangana Ranaut Says Threats To Deepika Padukone 'Wrong But Not Surprising'