Bollywood’s superstar Amitabh Bachchan believes that staying committed to one chosen path is the only way to reach your true destination. For him, wandering across multiple directions only causes distraction. Taking to his blog, he shared a thought that instantly caught attention, “Never take never granted for granted (sic).”
Words inspired by Harivansh Rai Bachchan ’s poem
In his post, the cine icon recited his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s famous poem ‘Madhushala’. He explained that life often presents many conflicting routes, with people suggesting different paths at every step. He wrote, “Pandering to authority right .. in the right sense ; but often people find themselves, in these conditions sitting on the fence .. for the right…”Adding further, he penned, “Alag alag path batate sab, par main yeh batlaya hun; raah pakad tu ek chala chal pa jaaayega Madhushala… there is but one path to your final destination .. keep moving in the path and ye shall get there. (sic).”
Hosting ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati ’ with emotion
Big B is currently hosting the new season of quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. In his blog entry on 15 August, he shared how tough it is for him to face the emotions of contestants who lose on the show.He wrote, “We sit on the hot seat and meet and confront the contestants that have ambitious hopes of winning during the week of their stay on the floor .. and when they cannot make it, it’s the hardest to control the frustration of defeat and lost opportunity for them, yes. (sic.),”
The heartbreak of watching tears on stage
The megastar admitted that their loss affects him just as deeply. He revealed, “But for me as well .. it is emotionally shattering to (see) their tears swell up as they find the week over, the Hooter played and the need to come and play, for whatever personal reasons, goes missing (sic.)”
No words are strong enough to console
Amitabh expressed how difficult it is to comfort them after they lose such a big chance. He noted, “No amount of consolation at the time can give them solace and understanding .. The need for some is crucial , the opportunity for some who have sacrificed their study or job opportunities to be at the FF and then the main chair to play and WIN, lost .. difficult to face such moments ..(sic.)”
A smile of hope for tomorrow
Even while dealing with these hard moments, he chooses to encourage contestants. He shared, “But what can be done .. a smile of ‘try again’ .. a word of encouragement that all shall be fine… loss is not the end of life .. its a learning and adheres to: Mann ka ho to acha; na ho toh zyada acha. (sic.)”
Remembering those who try and lose
He ended his thoughts with a reflection that many may overlook. Big B wrote, “But few subscribe to this and that is heartbreaking… but as they say the show goes on .. you come away thinking of not the winner and his expertise and knowledge, but the one that tried and lost .. life is a tough job ..(sic.)”
