Monday, June 29, 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

'Mary Kom' Priyanka Congratulates King Of 'Queen' Vikas Bahl

'Mary Kom' Priyanka Congratulates King Of 'Queen' Vikas Bahl
Joyous over the victory of her own film “Mary Kom” at the 62nd National Film Awards, actress Priyanka Chopra has reached out to other winners like Vikas Bahl of “Queen” and Vishal Bhardwaj of “Haider” to congratulate them.

'Mary Kom' Priyanka Congratulates King Of 'Queen' Vikas Bahl

Chetan Bhagat Excited To Judge 'Nach Baliye 7'

Chetan Bhagat Excited To Judge 'Nach Baliye 7'
Author Chetan Bhagat has now donned a new hat -- that of a judge for the dance reality show "Nach Baliye 7". Calling himself a novice dancer, the celebrated writer says his presence in the show will revolve around compatibility and chemistry quotient of the contestants.

Chetan Bhagat Excited To Judge 'Nach Baliye 7'

Don't Want To Be Known Just For Kissing: Jay Bhanushali

TV actor Jay Bhanushali, who was seen in a bold avtaar in his last release "Hate Story 2", admits he was offered similar roles but is trying his best not to get typecast.

Don't Want To Be Known Just For Kissing: Jay Bhanushali

No Dancing For Akshay In 'Gabbar Is Back'

No Dancing For Akshay In 'Gabbar Is Back'
Actor Akshay Kumar, who has put on his dancing shoes for almost all his films, will not be seen showing his moves in the forthcoming film "Gabbar Is Back" as he says "the character does not demand dancing".

No Dancing For Akshay In 'Gabbar Is Back'

'Queen' Bags National Award For Best Hindi Film

'Queen' Bags National Award For Best Hindi Film
"Queen", the story of a girl's self-discovery, was cited as the best Hindi film at the 62nd National Film Awards announced here on Tuesday.

'Queen' Bags National Award For Best Hindi Film

Winning National Award Biggest High: 'Mary Kom' Director

Winning National Award Biggest High: 'Mary Kom' Director
Sitting miles away in Kuala Lumpur, Omung Kumar sprang with surprise and excitement upon hearing that his debut directorial venture "Mary Kom", a film on the life of boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, had won a National Film Award on Tuesday. He says it's the "biggest high" for him ever.

Winning National Award Biggest High: 'Mary Kom' Director