Monday, June 15, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

We Merely Acknowledge The Sacrifice Of 'Jawaans': Big B

IANS, 08 Aug, 2015 12:30 PM
  • We Merely Acknowledge The Sacrifice Of 'Jawaans': Big B
Considering the daredevil job of soldiers who sacrifice their lives at the border, megastar Amitabh Bachchan says these “jawaans” are the “true keepers of the land”, whose sacrifice we “merely acknowledge”.
 
“A son e(t) lumiere (a sound and light show) for the ‘jawaans’ that fight at our borders, that protect our land that give us the privilege of peaceful slumber at night...they are the true keepers of the land...they sacrifice and we merely acknowledge them,” Amitabh posted on his blog on Friday.
 
As per reports, the 72-year-old will make a comeback as a host on the small screen with a new non-fiction show which will an adaptation of the international series “Tonight's The Night”. 
 
The show, which was hosted by actor-singer John Barrowman, is based around making audience members' wishes come true, featuring ordinary people living out their fantasies for real.
 
Further taking a dig at the “want and greed” of humans, who try to “empower and own” other's territory, the “Piku” actor said its their never ending desire that forces them to do so.
 
Amitabh explained: “The earth that we are born on, the land that identifies us, gives us nationality, rights of life and living...But the pride of identity, of being mine, ours, us is such a strong emotion that it has never been challenged... 
 
“Yes on occasion it has been...wars occur for them that reach beyond their territory, their claims their adventurous expansion of their ownership... What really does provoke such act? Want and greed...making part of yours, that would enhance whatever you had and were not satisfied with .. there is no end to want and greater need .. get one, and you desire more, the next the other and that which the other possesses.”

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Action Takes Priyanka Chopra Into Superhero World

Action Takes Priyanka Chopra Into Superhero World
The actress, who has showcased her strength and power through a bevy of films like "Mary Kom", "Don" and "Drona", says she tries to fulfil her secret desire of being a superwoman through action scenes. 

Action Takes Priyanka Chopra Into Superhero World

Sonakshi Turns 28, Bollywood Wishes Her Great Year

Sonakshi is said to be excited about the day as it’s her first birthday after her elder brother Kussh Sinha' wedding and she plans to celebrate it with her sister-in-law.

Sonakshi Turns 28, Bollywood Wishes Her Great Year

'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Continues To Dominate Box Office

'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Continues To Dominate Box Office
Kangana Ranaut's 'swagger', R. Madhavan's subtle nature and Deepak Dobriyal's wit in “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” has struck gold at the box office, garnering rave reviews. And it's getting steady as it has amassed Rs.165 crore worldwide.

'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Continues To Dominate Box Office

I Read Scripts As Cinegoer, Not As A Filmmaker: Karan Johar

I Read Scripts As Cinegoer, Not As A Filmmaker: Karan Johar
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who has bought the theatrical rights of the Hindi version of southern filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's "Baahubali: The Beginning", says he backs only those movies which touch him as an audience.

I Read Scripts As Cinegoer, Not As A Filmmaker: Karan Johar

Stop Asking Me About 'Shuddhi', Says Karan Johar

Stop Asking Me About 'Shuddhi', Says Karan Johar
Questions about the much-delayed "Shuddhi", said to be on reincarnation and mythology, has left filmmaker Karan Johar a bit tired and fed up.

Stop Asking Me About 'Shuddhi', Says Karan Johar

Priyanka Chopra Sick, But Will Promote Film

Priyanka Chopra, busy promoting her forthcoming film "Dil Dhadakne Do", is under the weather, but she plans to continue spreading the word about the multi-starrer.

Priyanka Chopra Sick, But Will Promote Film