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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Amitabh Bachchan calls son Abhishek his "true inheritor" in emotional post
Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan wrote an emotional blog post dedicated to his son, Abhishek. The Sholay actor praised Abhishek not just as his son but as someone who has truly earned his respect as an actor through hard work and brave choices. Amitabh began his post by sharing a quote from his father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan: "My sons, just because you are my sons, shall not be my inheritors; they who shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons." The megastar also shared that Abhishek has proved himself and earned the right to be called his true inheritor — not by birth, but by merit. "He has dared to take on films and characters that challenged him, and he 'acted'," Amitabh wrote. "He dared to act and be recognised," he added with pride. T 5418 - â�¦ and there is immense admiration for Abhishek .. â��मà¥�रà¥� बà¥�à¤�à¥�, बà¥�à¤�à¥� हà¥�नà¥� सà¥� मà¥�रà¥� à¤�तà¥�तराधिà¤�ारà¥� नहà¥�à¤� हà¥�à¤�à¤�à¥� ; à¤�à¥� मà¥�रà¥� à¤�तà¥�तराधिà¤�ारà¥� हà¥�à¤�à¤�à¥� वà¥� मà¥�रà¥� बà¥�à¤�à¥� हà¥�à¤�à¤�à¥�â�� ~हरिवà¤�श राय बà¤�à¥�à¤�न my sons just because you are my sons shall not be my inheritors .. they that shall be myâ�¦ — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 21, 2025 Earlier, Amitabh took to X to show his support for his son's upcoming film Kaalidhar Laapata. The trailer for the film was released on June 21. He wrote, "my prayers Abhishek .. your ability to choose different roles and films and to immerse yourself in them .. and succeed .. a very rare quality ..love and blessings." my prayers Abhishek .. your ability to choose different roles and films and to immerse yourself in them .. and succeed .. a very rare quality ..love and blessings ð���ð��� — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 21, 2025 Directed by Madhumita, Kaalidhar Laapata stars Abhishek as Kaalidhar — a middle-aged man grappling with memory loss, abandonment, and a lifetime of quiet betrayals. When he overhears his siblings' cruel plan to abandon him at the crowded Maha Kumbh Mela, Kaalidhar decides to disappear on his own terms. Fate intervenes in the form of Ballu (Daivik Bhagela), an outspoken, street-smart 8-year-old who's been surviving solo on India's chaotic streets. What begins as a chance meeting becomes the beginning of something far more profound.
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.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Amitabh Bachchan's first bungalow was not Jalsa, Abhishek and Aishwarya got married here, Aaradhya was first brought here, it was locked after…., name is…
The megastar of the century Amitabh Bachchan has many properties. Out of which the most talked about is the Pratiksha bungalow located in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Its price is Rs 50 crore, and the actor gifted it to his daughter Shweta Bachchan in November 2024 and made a lot of headlines. However, this is not his second property. Rather, it is the first bungalow, which he bought with his wife and actress Jaya Bachchan and he has a very deep connection with it. Amitabh Bachchan's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan had named this bungalow 'Pratiksha' and the actor welcomed both his children Abhishek and Shweta in this house. Not only this, his son's wedding also took place in this house. Aishwarya Rai came as a daughter-in-law. The history of this bungalow is very old. Big B bought it in 1976 right after the success of the film 'Sholay' and three years had passed since the actor's marriage. Amitabh Bachchan had asked his mother Teji Bachchan, and father poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan to live together in this bungalow. Both children were born here. The actor had told in an episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', 'Pratiksha is a very beautiful name. People ask me why did you name your house Pratiksha, but I tell them that I did not choose it, my father chose it. I had asked my father why did you name it Pratiksha, he has a poem in which there is a line – Swagat Sabke Liye Hai Par Nahi Hain Kisi Ke Liye Pratiksha.' Amitabh Bachchan also got Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan married in the same bungalow in 2007. They got married following North, South and Bengali rituals. Apart from this, Aaradhya was also first brought to Pratiksha after birth. Because by then the Bachchan family had shifted to Jalsa, the bungalow they live in now. But after Aaradhya was born, they did not take her directly to Jalsa. They first brought her to Pratiksha to seek the blessings of their late great-grandparents. Amitabh Bachchan and his entire family shifted to Jalsa after the death of his parents . After his mother's death in 2007, this bungalow was closed and it was locked for two decades. He kept this house as it was. He kept the memories of his parents alive.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan salutes Indian soldiers with father's patriotic poem after PM Modi's address to the nation on Operation Sindoor
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers of India with a powerful poem written by his father, the late Harivansh Rai Bachchan. His emotional message came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation about Operation Sindoor . Without saying much, Big B let the moving words of his father speak for him. His post on X (formerly Twitter) stood out as a strong and respectful salute to the Indian Army , gaining attention and admiration from fans across the country. Bachchan's proud salute to the armed forces The 'Zanjeer' actor shared a patriotic post on his official X handle. It included a striking image of a poem by Harivansh Rai Bachchan that praised the strength and spirit of Indian soldiers. The actor's caption was simple yet powerful, 'Jai Hind 🇮🇳 जय हिन्द की सेना 🇮🇳' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo He followed this with a heartfelt note, writing, 'And the words of Poojya Babuji (respected father) and in every element of the every corner' The Poem The poem that the 'Piku' actor shared was filled with passion, courage, and raw emotion. The poem excerpt read, "Oh! The angered and dedicated Jawans of the your up and move and giving any you have to the sound be heard of your slaps registered on the face of the enemy! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man. As modest stillness and humility: But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...' Amitabh ended the post on a proud and patriotic note, saying, 'Bharat mata ki jai. Vande Mataram .' Stars Unite: Chiranjeevi, Riteish Deshmukh Praise Swift Action in Operation Sindoor Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Praises Indian Army, Says Heroes 'Don't Praise Their Own Bravery'
Last Updated: Amitabh Bachchan shared a verse by his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, highlighting its relevance amid India-Pakistan tensions. Amitabh Bachchan, in the wake of the recent India-Pakistan tensions — including Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack — shared a powerful verse written by his father, the renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The megastar reflected on his father's timeless words and their deep relevance to the present moment, through his X post, numbered T 5376. The title he quoted, 'Sur samar karni karahin, kahi na janavahin aap," is drawn from Ramcharitmanas, specifically the Lakshman-Parashuram samvaad penned by the saint-poet Tulsidas. These words describe the essence of true heroism — that real warriors do not boast; they act. Bravery is not declared, it is demonstrated. It is only the coward who, on seeing the enemy, makes loud claims of valour. Amitabh explained that his father had written these words during the 1965 India-Pakistan war — a time when the country emerged victorious. For his contribution, Harivansh Rai Bachchan was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968. Nearly six decades later, his poetry still resonates with unshaken truth and clarity. Amitabh concluded that these words — written so many years ago — are a mirror to today's reality. He said that a poet's vision, born out of patriotism and wisdom, still breathes life and strength into the soul of the nation. T 5376(i) – 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 the meaning of the poem words below on T 5376 ..These words of the title are from the Tulsidas Ramcharit Manas .. तूलिसदास रामचरित मानस … the sage Tulsidas's Ramayan .. "सूर समर करनी करहिं, कहि न जनावहिं आप" पंक्ति का अर्थ है कि शूरवीर अपने पराक्रम को… — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 11, 2025 After weeks of cryptic silence marked by numbered blank tweets, Amitabh Bachchan finally addressed the India-Pakistan tensions and the Pahalgam terror attack on Sunday. In a heartfelt post on X, he condemned the killing of innocent tourists in the name of religion and concluded with a poignant poem by his father. Taking to X, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, 'Chhuttiyaan maante hue, us raakshas ne, nirdosh pati-patni ko baahar kheench kar, pati ko nagn kar, uske dharm ki poorti karne ke baad, use jab goli maarne laga, to patni ne, ghutnon pe gir kar, ro ro kar anurodh karne ke baad bhi, ki uske pati ko na maaro; uske pati ko us buzdil raakshas ne, behed berahmi se, goli maar kar, patni ko vidhwa bana diya!! First Published:
