Amitabh Bachchan, one of the most legendary actors in Indian cinema, has ruled the silver screen for over five decades. While his on-screen presence continues to captivate millions, it’s his off-screen persona that truly showcases the depth of his character. Recently, TV host Richa Anirudh shared some heartwarming stories about the Bollywood megastar, revealing his quiet generosity and humble personality during an appearance on the WONE podcast.
The Humility of a Superstar
Richa highlighted how, despite his unmatched stature in the industry, Amitabh Bachchan remains humble and down-to-earth. She shared that whenever someone visits his vanity van, Big B personally opens the door for them—whether they are arriving or leaving. His humility extends to his interactions on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), where even after long hours of shooting that sometimes stretch into the early hours of the morning, Bachchan takes time to engage with the audience, often staying back to click pictures with them.
Richa expressed her admiration, noting, “There are some things everyone should learn from Amitabh Bachchan.”
Quietly Giving Back to Contestants
Beyond his on-screen persona, Amitabh Bachchan is quietly involved in charitable activities, which he never publicizes. According to Richa, many KBC contestants have shared stories of Big B’s silent acts of kindness. One such example is of a couple from Indore who worked with the hearing and speech impaired. After appearing on KBC and winning the prize money, they received a call from Bachchan’s office a few weeks later, offering additional financial support to aid their cause.
Such instances demonstrate how Big B is always looking for ways to help others, but does so quietly, away from the limelight.
A Gift from the Heart
In another touching story, Richa talked about a young contestant from Delhi who appeared on KBC. During their conversation, the contestant mentioned that he wanted to win money to buy a car for his sister, who had been harassed on public transport. The desire to protect his sister resonated with Amitabh Bachchan, and he immediately decided to help, regardless of whether the contestant won the prize.
Richa explained that during a break in filming, Bachchan’s team mentioned that he had already planned to gift the young man a car, even if he didn’t win. Ultimately, the contestant won a significant amount, but had he not, the car would still have been given, and no one would have known about Bachchan’s generous act.
Big B’s Unwavering Dedication to His Craft
Despite celebrating his 82nd birthday recently, Amitabh Bachchan continues to approach every project with the same dedication and passion he had at the start of his career. Richa praised him for his attention to detail, noting that before shooting each episode of KBC, Bachchan still sits in the control room, reading through the entire script in front of the teleprompter, ensuring everything is perfect.
