Amitabh Bachchan, 83, Says Not Working Daily Causes ‘Disturbance’: 'A Day Without Work Feels Off’

Amitabh Bachchan, whose six-decade-long career has set benchmarks in Indian cinema, has once again offered a glimpse into his disciplined mindset. Known for his consistency and relentless work ethic, the veteran actor recently reflected on how deeply routine and daily work shape his life.

‘A Day Without Work Feels Disturbing’

Taking to his blog, Bachchan admitted that even a single day without work unsettles him.

“A day that spelt ‘lazy’… no reason whatsoever… just it seems disturbing to not be working each day… and when you do not work each day according to a schedule… the entire process of habit forming that pre seeded… the day suddenly becomes a mystery of deeds, which normally would have worked in perfect unison.”

He went on to explain how breaking

away from routine disrupts his sense of balance.

“You wonder, why the day is not behaving the way you normally wish it to be. So if there is some understanding of this element within us, then ‘may there be peace and calm around us’ but for some it never happens and that is an added anxiety. Living in anxiety, they say, is harmful for the mind and body and leading an anxious day, on the weakness of this phenomena is unrequired.”

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A Farewell To KBC 17

Bachchan recently wrapped up hosting duties for the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, marking yet another milestone in his long association with the show.

Bidding an emotional goodbye, he reflected on the journey with viewers.

“Sometimes, we live a moment so deeply and get so lost in it that when it reaches its final point, it feels as though it had just begun, and yet it is ending so soon. Everything feels like it happened just yesterday. I am about to begin the last day of this game, going through these emotions. I’ve spent one-third of my life… more than one-third of my life, with all of you, and it has been a great privilege.”

Continuing His Cinematic Journey

On the work front, Bachchan was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. The film, also starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, turned into a massive box office success, crossing ₹1,000 crore worldwide.

Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama drew widespread praise, and he is currently filming the sequel, continuing his remarkable run in cinema.

Even after decades in the industry, Amitabh Bachchan’s reflections underline a simple truth, for him, work is not just a profession, but a rhythm that keeps life in order.