For the last four decades, Amitabh Bachchan has cherished a special Sunday ritual of meeting his fans outside his residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai. Fans gather in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the legendary actor.
However, this Sunday, Big B chose to skip the tradition for reasons known only to him. Taking to social media, Amitabh shared that it is the love and admiration of his fans that fuels his passion for work.
On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he penned an emotional message that read, “T 5582 – .. the smiles that make me live .. and exist and work (sic).”
Fans quickly reciprocated his affection. One user commented, “And you are the reason millions of us smile, sir. Your passion keeps us alive, inspired and proud, always. Lots of love and respect (sic).” Another admirer added, “The love and support from your fans are truly incredible, sir. Keep inspiring!” A third comment stated, “Your words and your work keep inspiring us every day, Sir.”
On the professional front, Amitabh continues to entertain countless viewers as the host of the reality game show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.” The latest celebrities to take on the hot seat opposite him are actor-comeddigihunt Sudesh Lehri and Kiku Sharda.
During the episode, Lehri credited Amitabh for inspiring his journey as a comedian. He shared, “When I was a child, I never went to school, not even nursery. We were very poor.”
In a heartfelt moment, Lehri reflected on Amitabh as his unseen inspiration throughout his artistic journey. “I was always fond of watching films. The first time I ever went to a theatre, someone took me because I didn’t have the money, and the film I watched was ‘Shankar Shambhu.’ After a long time, I saw ‘Ganga Ki Saugand,’ your film, where you had that small hand scene. Then ‘Namak Halaal’ came, and because I loved comedy, I used to watch you again and again. We even got the videocassette of the same,” he explained.