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Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan reflects on India's economic rise, responds to criticism: ‘They tell me what to say, what not to say'
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday took to his blog to reflect on India's achievements in both economic front and warfare. The actor also talked about facing criticism for the way he dresses and speaks, and shared a few poignant lines penned by his father, the legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Amitabh started his post by expressing his regret for missing birthdays, and proceeded to acknowledge India surpassing Japan in terms of GDP. He wrote, 'We became the 4th largest economy in the world, beating Japan, and in another 2.5 to 3 years, we shall become the 3rd largest economy in the world !!' The actor added that this was a commendable feat for a country which has been free for only three-fourths of a century. He then moved on to Operation Sindoor and congratulated the Armed Forces on a successful operation. 'And what of these AgniVeers, the young fighters that fought to protect us during this recent attack on land?and. I salute them in facing the enemy with courage and valour.' The Zanjeer actor further opened up about being criticized both for expressing his opinions and for choosing to remain silent on national and international developments. He wrote, 'And they tell me to change my signature .. to not put dots in it .. to not put curved lines .. to wear this to wear that .. to not visit here or there .. to not talk here, to not talk there .. when you talk they say why do you talk .. when you do not talk they say why you do not talk.' Amitabh Bachchan also shared some lines written by his father, who is considered one of the greatest Indian poets of all time. He shared the original lines in Hindi and the translation, which read, 'I may be carefree for myself, ; but I care for all. I have learnt how to live life , from the seas and oceans, to flow quietly and to exist in your own ardour, your own avidity and zest.' The actor added that these learnings from his Babuji are an eternal gift for living and learning.
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Laments Being Constantly Criticised: 'They Tell Me Not To Talk'
Last Updated: Amitabh Bachchan expressed frustration over constant criticism on his blog. Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has shared that he often faces criticism just for speaking his thoughts or even his signature. The Bollywood legend said people tell him not to talk, which has left him feeling hurt and confused. In a cryptic note on his blog, Big B expressed his frustration over constant criticism. Big B took to his blog and wrote, 'And they tell me to change my signature .. to not put dots in it .. to not put curved lines .. to wear this to wear that .. to not visit here or there .. to not talk here, to not talk there .. when you talk they say why do you talk .. when you do not talk they say why you do not talk." He shared a few lines from his late legendary father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poetry and wrote, 'I may be carefree for myself; but I care for all. I know that there is no value within me; but even then I keep a valued relationship, a propinquity, with some." 'I have learnt how to live life, from the seas and oceans; to flow quietly and to exist in your own ardor your own avidity and zest The learnings from Babuji, my revered Father .. an eternal gift for my living and learning .. my gratitude and my affection." Speaking about India overtaking Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, he said, 'And as I said on the X .. we become the 4rth largest economy in the World, beating Japan…. and in another 2.5 to 3 yrs shall become the 3rd largest economy in the World!!" Big B added, 'What an Incredible achievement for a Country that became Independent just 75 yrs + ago. How many other nations that got Independent 75 yrs back, have attained this kind of achievement." In the same blog, Big B also praised the courage of the Agniveers — the young soldiers serving under India's Agnipath scheme. 'What of the AgniVeers… the young fighters who protected us during the recent attack on our land," he wrote. He described them as disciplined, patriotic, and full of courage and commitment. 'These soldiers serve for four years, gaining vital military experience. Agniveers represent a bold step in modernizing India's defense forces with youth, energy, and nationalistic spirit at their core," he concluded. First Published:
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amitabh Bachchan calls it ‘incredible achievement' as India becomes 4th largest economy in world
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has given fans yet another glimpse of his patriotic side in a new post, as he hailed India becoming the fourth-largest economy in the world. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) early on Monday, Amitabh also saluted Agniveers. (Also Read | Amitabh Bachchan breaks silence on 'brilliant' Operation Sindoor, returns to blog with long note on 'rakshas, monsters') On X, Amitabh shared a picture collage of the Agniveers. He wrote, "Agniveer Zindabad. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!! Jai Hind." In another post, he tweeted, 'T 5390(ii) -Jai Hind! India 4th largest economy in the World .. USA, China, Germany, India ..and 2.5 - 3 yrs will become 3rd largest. United States: With a GDP of $30.51 trillion. China: With a GDP of $19.23 trillion. Germany: With a GDP of $4.74 trillion. India: approx $ 4 trillion.' Taking to his blog, Amitabh wrote further, '.. and as I said on the X .. we become the 4th largest economy in the World, beating Japan .. (man dancing emoji).. and in another 2.5 to 3 yrs shall become the 3rd largest economy in the World !!' "What an incredible achievement for a country that became Independent just 75 yrs + ago ..How many other nations that got Independent 75 yrs back, have attained this kind of achievement," he added. NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Saturday that India has overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. He added that India's economy is now worth $4 trillion and only the United States, China, and Germany have larger economies. On his blog on Monday, Amitabh also spoke about the Agniveers. He said, '.. and what of the AgniVeers .. the young fighters that fought to protect us during this recent attack on our land ..The Agniveers are young, dynamic fighters serving under India's Agnipath scheme. Trained with discipline and patriotism, they embody courage and commitment.' Amitabh saluted the Agniveers for facing the 'enemy with courage and valour'. 'These soldiers serve for four years, gaining vital military experience. Agniveers represent a bold step in modernising India's defence forces with youth, energy, and nationalistic spirit at their core. I salute them in facing the enemy with courage and valour,' he added.
