Amitabh Bachchan uses augmented reality to unveil new teaching app

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan unveiled a new learning management system app Robomate+, powered by MT Educare in Mumbai, on Sunday (June 13) evening. The TE3N actor was accompanied by the company's director and chairman on stage. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Amitabh is usually extremely gung-ho when it comes to being part of technological innovations. So, it wasn't surprising to see the megastar immensely enjoying himself while unveiling the teaching app in an augmented reality session in front of a packed live audience, mainly comprising young school and college students. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Apparently, it was a challenge even for an actor of Amitabh's stature to pick up the threads of augmented reality. To make sure his actions were in-sync with the technology during his live performance, Big B burnt the midnight oil the previous night, practising the finer aspects of his act to perfection. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Big B arrived 6 hours before the slated launch time and rehearsed 20 times before finally walking onto the stage. And he pulled the whole event off with finesse. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The emotional person that he is, Amitabh fondly remembered his teachers and emphasised on importance of educating each child in India, before unveiling the app. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The veteran actor said that in order to increase awareness on education, it is an absolute must to educate all the women - mothers, sisters and daughters alike - of the country. "Money anyone can steal but knowledge cannot be stolen from you," he said at the event. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The 73-year-old actor added that he continuously contributes to the cause of women education as he believes it is extremely important. (Source: Photo by Nirmal Harindran)