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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed a thoughtful reflection on what he termed “withdrawal symptoms” stemming from his experience on the quiz-based reality
series Kaun Banega Crorepati, noting that for many, the anticipation of returning to the legendary “garam kursi” is filled with unease and disbelief. As he reminisced about the show, the seasoned actor discussed the emotional journeys of participants, the astonishment of reaching the hot seat, and the ongoing effort to provide reassurance and solace.
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Big B shared on his blog: “Some withdrawal symptoms from some .. the KBC time lies waiting and anxious for some ..So .. gentle recapitulation .... the disbelief that they have made it to the garam kursi .. and the effort of an offering of comfort.”
In a more humorous tone, he also looked back on his own “futile and embarrassing” foray into stand-up comedy, describing it as a humbling experience in the company of renowned comedians like Harsh Gujral, Anubhav Singh Bassi, and Ravi Gupta, whose talent and creativity he felt privileged to observe closely.
“... and a futile and embarrassing attempt by the moi, by me, at Stand Up Comedy .. with the greats of the stand ups .... and what a privilege to be in their midst, their talent and their creativity .. its been a while .. but the remembrance never waits a while,” he noted.
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Although time has elapsed, the memories, he remarked, continue to linger. On a day he described as marked by “emotional defeat,” Bachchan discovered unexpected joy in two sporting triumphs that uplifted his spirits more effectively than “the strongest coffee.”
Celebrating the victories, the film icon praised Team India’s commanding performance against New Zealand and also emphasized Chelsea’s thrilling football comeback.
He wrote: “India thrashes the Kiwi's at Cricket .. winning the series 4-1… Chelsea makes a dramatic comeback after being down .. 0-2, to shine in victory at 3-2.”
On the professional front, Bachchan will soon reprise his role as Ashwatthama in the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. Supported by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film will also star Kamal Haasan and Prabhas in leading roles.
