Doing My Work On Film Sets Is Getting More Challenging But I Love Challenge : Amitabh Bachchan, The Living Legend
By
Tanveer Zaidi (Actor-Author-Educationist)
A superstar of the millennium, Amitabh Bachchan has loved social media Platforms since they came into existence. His ardent fans consider his social media posts as verses from the Bible and Qur’an. Amitabh Bachchan often reflects on the quality of fame and popularity and how the crowd of fans is likely to dry up eventually.
His admirers, however, have constantly proved him wrong as hundreds throng week after week in front of his residence, Jalsa, to catch a glimpse of him every Sunday. Amitabh Bachchan, 82, in a new blog post, also accepted that doing his work on film sets is getting more challenging as he ages.
He said that he often makes mistakes and has trouble retaining dialogues, often asking filmmakers to give him another chance to rectify the mistakes he thinks he has made. Amitabh Bachchan, considered the most successful actor in Hindi cinema whose popularity ranges over generations, is known for his dedication towards his profession and craft.
He was called Angry Young Man in his younger age, he was known as One Man Industry when only his films were getting success and others failed, ultimately, journalists started writing Superstar Of The Millennium for the biggest superstar.
Amitabh Bachchan continued writing, “Meetings and meetings and meetings abound for work to come, and this makes it a test, a challenge what to take, what to refute, what to politely refuse. The point is that the discussions eventually end up with the topic of the Film Industry, and its functioning and the State it is in, none of which I am conversant with AT ALL.
The concern has ever been, what is the work I am getting and will I or shall I be able to do justice to it, what happens after that is a blur.” “The Production, the Costs, the Marketing the Exhibitio…. et all… just an unknown nonunderstandable dark, blur,” Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog.
He said that as he ages, delivering the same content has become more challenging, but I love a challenge. “And as you age, it’s not just the hurdle of the lines one has to memorize; it’s the multiple age-related contingencies that need to be followed to be able to deliver — deliver content as asked. And then you come home and realise the several errors made and how to repair them .. a midnight call to the Director to be given another chance to improve or correct.”
He also reflected on how fame is ephemeral. “Another day has gone another writing has come another meet with the Ef has been initiated at the GOJ another apprehension still rules. Will they be there or not? And there is feel and notice that the enthu of the well wishers gradually diminishes.
It has to — professionals fade away in time, when the sport does not support the talent and performance they leave, when the actor faces the face that does not face the audience face .. they go. It shall be with all. No matter what is said to the contrary, the cycle of life never stops.”
Considered one of India’s most iconic actors, known for his powerful screen presence, deep baritone voice, and diverse range of roles across a long career, making him a significant figure in Indian popular culture; he is often referred to as the “Angry Young Man” of Bollywood, with his roles often portraying complex characters and captivating audiences with his acting prowess and charisma, solidifying his status as a legendary actor in the industry.
He has played a wide variety of roles, from action heroes to romantic leads, comedians, and even tragic characters, demonstrating his acting range.
Considered a “one-man industry” in his prime, his films often had a huge impact on Indian cinema and society, with fans imitating his style and mannerisms.
His career spans several decades, maintaining popularity and relevance throughout.
His portrayal of angry, rebellious characters in the 1970s significantly shaped his image.
Amitabh Bachchan, the living legend, is actively involved in social causes and uses his platform to raise awareness about important issues.
