Amitabh Bachchan: When the original GOAT speaks everyone listens. The legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan grabbed attention on Friday with his patriotic attitude and thoughts on unity. The greatest actor of the century shed light on how last year (2024) faced major turmoils with his social media post. His post highlighted when India lost some of the biggest gems of the nation, no one looked at their religion but respected them as Indians. Let's take a look at his Instagram post.
Amitabh Bachchan's Take on Unity in Diversity
Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently hosting the popular TV Show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, keeps on making headlines for several reasons. Recently, Big B came into the light when he talked about the legends who passed away in 2024. He shared a cartoonish post on Instagram featuring Ratan Tata, Zahir Hussain, Manmohan Singh and Shyam Benegal. He wrote, "The Picture Says It All!" The art by Satish Acharya that B-Big shared grabbed the attention for its intriguing message. It says, "A Parsi, A Muslim, A Sikh and A Hindi passed away in 2024 and the whole nation mourned and remembered them only as Indians..."
Take a look at the post:
Legends in Amitabh Bachchan's Poster
Amitabh Bachchan's poster features four legends of India. One of them is the most loved industrialist, Ratan Tata, he was a Parsi but was best known for his charitable work, innovative concepts and goodwill. Zahir Hussain, a well-recognised Tabla Player and composer on the global platform, who was also a recipient of Grammys passed away in 2024. Shyam Benegal, a well-known screenwriter and director, who received seventeen national awards was also on Senior Bachchan's post. Lastly, a former Prime Minister, recognised for his economic intelligence, Manmohan Singh also left the nation at the end of 2024. These four legends had different religions and beliefs but their true identity was Indian that is why every Indian mourned the loss of the nation the day these gems passed away.
How are fans Reacting to the post?
As Amitabh posted this heartwarming post on Instagram promoting unity in diversity at 3:30 Am, many fans questioned the timing. While others praised the post/ They said, "So jao sir 3:30 hogye!" "The legend is awake at 3am!" "Yeah true gems of India!" "Thank you for saying this. Sad how others have forgotten it. Movies from the past would never be made now. Amir, Akbar and Anthony being one." and "So beautifully put! Hope the right wing people learn something from this!"
Amitabh Bachchan on the Work Front
Even though the legendary actor Amitabh has turned 82, the passion for work has not left his body. Currently, Big-B is hosting KBC 16 and has appeared in two massive films in 2024, Kalki 2898 AD and Vettaiyan. He is also gearing up for Section 84 directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and Thalaivar 170 alongside Rajinikanth.
Stay tuned.