Tuesday, June 9, 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

Suniel Shetty Still Part Of 'Paltan'

Suniel Shetty Still Part Of 'Paltan'
Actor Suniel Shetty has denied walking out of "Paltan" and says his love for the film's director JP Dutta is beyond movies.

Suniel Shetty Still Part Of 'Paltan'

Vidya Balan Helps Spread Message Of Social Inclusion

Vidya Balan Helps Spread Message Of Social Inclusion
Actress Vidya Balan has associated with TOIs #NoConditionsApply campaign that helps to raise awareness about issues concerning gender equality across all opportunities, celebrations and ambitions.

Vidya Balan Helps Spread Message Of Social Inclusion

Anil Kapoor Credits Career To Padmini Kolhapure

Anil Kapoor Credits Career To Padmini Kolhapure
Actor Anil Kapoor says had Padmini Kolhapure not agreed to work with him in "Woh 7 Din", he wouldn't have been where he is today.

Anil Kapoor Credits Career To Padmini Kolhapure

Excited, not nervous about 'Qarib Qarib Singlle': Irrfan Khan

Actor Irrfan Khan says he is not nervous and rather feeling excited about the release of his upcoming film "Qarib Qarib Singlle".

Excited, not nervous about 'Qarib Qarib Singlle': Irrfan Khan

See PIC: Kapil Sharma Turns Heads As He Visits Shirdi With Ginni Chatrath

See PIC: Kapil Sharma Turns Heads As He Visits Shirdi With Ginni Chatrath
Kapil Sharma is doing everything it takes to pull the audience to the theaters. From interacting with fans at various events to timely tweets about his period drama, Kapil has been on his toes to promote the film. 

See PIC: Kapil Sharma Turns Heads As He Visits Shirdi With Ginni Chatrath

Padmavati Actor Deepika On Her Rumoured Pay Hike: Confident & Comfortable With What I Get Paid

Padmavati Actor Deepika On Her Rumoured Pay Hike: Confident & Comfortable With What I Get Paid
Deepika Padukone on Tuesday sought to brush away the matter of her remuneration for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", which is reportedly more than co-stars Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, saying she was "comfortable" with what she got.

Padmavati Actor Deepika On Her Rumoured Pay Hike: Confident & Comfortable With What I Get Paid