Veteran Actor's Emotional Double Loss
Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan recently experienced a period of profound emotional turmoil, mourning the loss of two important figures in his life. The 81-year-old superstar took to his popular Tumblr blog to express his grief over the passing of his close friend and Sholay co-star Dharmendra, while also remembering his late father Harivansh Rai Bachchan on what would have been his birth anniversary.
Heartfelt Blog Revelation
In a deeply personal blog post written on Saturday, Bachchan shared how recent events had left him emotionally drained. "Images and feelings of the past days still linger and the mind and body is unresponsive to the routine of work", he confessed. The actor acknowledged the famous showbiz adage that "the show must go on" but added that those suffering "bear the brunt of the sadness that still remains to be filtered."
The emotional weight became particularly heavy on November 27, which marked his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's birth anniversary. Bachchan revealed that his Kaun Banega Crorepati team took him out to a South Indian restaurant after work, but the celebration felt hollow. "The heart mourns more so because none of them knew that it was Babuji's birth Anniversary to each his own", he wrote, highlighting the loneliness of personal grief amidst professional obligations.
Moving Tribute to Dharmendra
Earlier, Bachchan had paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra on X (formerly Twitter), describing his late co-star as "another valiant Giant has left us left the arena leaving behind a silence with an unbearable sound." His words painted a picture of a man who maintained his authenticity throughout his illustrious career.
Bachchan remembered Dharmendra as "the epitome of greatness", praising not just his physical presence but "the largeness of his heart and its most endearing simplicity." He emphasized how the veteran actor brought the "earthiness of the village in Punjab he came from" and remained true to his roots throughout his glorious career in an industry that constantly evolved around him.
The megastar's tribute highlighted Dharmendra's consistent character, noting that while "the fraternity underwent changes not him his smile his charm and his warmth extending to all that came in his vicinity." Bachchan concluded by describing the loss as creating "a vacuum that shall ever remain vacuus" and offering prayers for his departed friend.
Professional Commitments Continue
Despite his personal grief, Bachchan continues to fulfill his professional responsibilities. He remains the host of the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati and was recently seen in the sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD. The actor's ability to maintain his work commitments while processing personal loss demonstrates his professional dedication, even as he navigates this difficult period of mourning for both his childhood hero and his legendary father.
