Amitabh Bachchan says his criticism has lessened as he ages, writes people are ‘convinced that the man is 81, bear him, it shan’t be for long’

Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 80 in October, shared that people's criticism against him has lessened now that he is 81.

New Delhi | July 7, 2023 12:56 PM IST

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Amitabh Bachchan said that criticism against him has lessened in his older age. (Photo: Amitabh Bachchan/Blog)

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Amitabh Bachchan has been in the movies since the late 1960s and has seen all the highs and lows that come with this level of stardom. In his latest blog post, Bachchan said that as he has grown older, the criticism has lessened. The actor turned 80 in October 2022.

He wrote in his blog, “Now with age the ridicule has lessened .. now with time they that are asked or are brought into the picture by me , are convinced that the man is 81, old decrepit and mental, bear him .. it shan’t be for long .. and the responses go on with a sense of .. poor guy, so uninformed, let him be .. etc etc etc ..” He added, “Also the temerity to seek and voice matters that may never have been done earlier have reached the stage of a fearless disposition ..”

He also mentioned that he has spent the last few days in “reflection, rejuvenation.” He wrote, “So .. a few days off .. and the days spent in reflection , rejuvenation .. not of the age kind but to gain the knowledge of what goes on inside the World of reflection .. smart yes .. Yes .. It is , or rather are the reflection days .. a wonder why certain ‘givens’ were given , why certain doings were being done .. why a name an act an act .. and so many other ‘whys’ ..”

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Amitabh Bachchan is looking forward to the launch of Kaun Banega Crorepati 15, the long running quiz show that recently completed 23 years. On the day of the anniversary, he wrote in his blog, “Greetings for KBC completing glorious 23 years since its first start on July 3, 2000 .. more glory .. 🌟 a lot of time has passed and a lot of affection and love attained .. I pray for its relevance .. for its presence .. for its opportunity .. for just what it is .. and more.”

The show first started in 2001. At the time, Bachchan was going through a difficult time after his company ABCL went bankrupt. KBC turned his career around and started a new innings for the actor.

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