Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Father Harivansh Rai On Birth Anniversary: Mitti Ka Tan...

Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father and celebrated poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan on his 118th birth anniversary. The legendary literary figure was born on November 27, 1907, and continues

to be remembered for his profound contribution to Indian poetry. His evocative writings, philosophical depth, and unmatched command over language have left an everlasting imprint on Hindi literature. Even decades after his passing, his verses continue to inspire readers across generations, keeping his legacy alive.

A Heartfelt Tribute

To mark the occasion, Amitabh Bachchan shared one of his father’s iconic lines on social media, along with a touching note in his memory. He wrote:"मिट्टी का तन, मस्ती का मन, क्षण भर जीवन, मेरा परिचय" — हरिवंश राय बच्चन 27 November 1907, उनकी याद में."(Translation: "A body of dust, a heart full of joy, a moment’s life - that is my identity."_

T 5578 - "मिट्टी का तन , मस्ती का मन, क्षण भर जीवन, मेरा परिचय "~ हरिवंश राय बच्चन 27 November 1907 , उनकी याद में 🙏🙏

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 27, 2025

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Amitabh Bachchan on taking his parents to restaurant for first time

In an episode of KBC, Amitabh Bachchan recalled, "Ye joh shaks aap ke saamne baitha hai uska bhi aisa he ek din tha jab usne pehli baar restaurant mein khana khaya tha. Moti Mahal ek bahot badhiya restaurant hai Delhi ka, aur main apni zindagi mein pehli baar wahan gaya. Aur woh bhi kab college sab paar kar chuke the. Aur maata pita ke saath gaye the, woh avsar main abhi tak nahi bhoola hum jis tarah aap nahi bhule hai."(Translation: This man sitting before you also had a day like that when he ate at a restaurant for the very first time. Moti Mahal is a very fine restaurant in Delhi, and I went there for the first time in my life — and that too after I had finished college. I had gone with my parents, and I still haven’t forgotten that occasion, just as you haven’t forgotten yours.")He added, "Thodi si kamayi hogayi thi, toh le gaya unko wahan. Bada darr laga tha, ye bada restaurant hai yahan bade log jaate hain, hum log nahi jaa paayenge. Agar jaayenge toh log kaise humko dekhenge, kya hoga, kapde humare kaise honge? kaun kya kahega, ye sab mann mein chalta hai, toh hum aapki awastha ko samajh sakte hain." (Translation: I had earned a little money, so I took them there. I was really nervous, you know, it’s a big restaurant where important people go, and we wouldn’t be able to go. If we went, how would people look at us, what would happen, how would our clothes be? What would people say? All these thoughts go through your mind, so I can understand your situation.")

Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Legacy

Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who passed away in 2003 at the age of 95 after a prolonged illness, left behind a celebrated literary legacy. His iconic works such as Madhushala, Agnipath, and Ruke Na Tu remain timeless classics and continue to inspire generations of poets, readers, and artists.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Work Front

On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan continues to stay active across multiple mediums. He is currently hosting the latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. While he was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD, where he stars alongside Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.