Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, known for his disciplined online presence, has once again captivated his audience with a thought-provoking blog post. The megastar delved into deep philosophical territory, questioning the very nature of history, truth, and recorded narratives.
Big B's Philosophical Musings on History and 'Information Cycles'
In his characteristic style, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to share his reflections on what he termed "information cycles." He pondered how these cycles attract all kinds of content. The central theme of his post was the subjective nature of recorded history.
"and History - if ever it can have the same meaning after a few years - shall ever be referred to as HIS TORY .. or MY STORY .. or the OTHERS STORY .. or SOMEONE ELSE's STORY .." he wrote, emphasizing the lack of a single, definitive truth.
Bachchan further expressed skepticism about the permanence and accuracy of any recorded word. He suggested that the future holds no definiteness, and writings preserved for posterity will always be open to interpretation and doubt.
The Ephemeral Nature of Recorded Words and Images
Expanding on his theme, the legendary actor stated that only what is written down enters the official record, calling it a form of "artificial writing" laden with the questions of its author. He extended this doubt to visual records as well.
"what shall remain are images .. and that too in question , for it shall never be in the realm of reality .." he added, suggesting that even photographs or videos cannot fully capture objective reality.
Accompanying this philosophical text were photos from his time hosting the recently concluded 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17' (KBC 17). The juxtaposition of his abstract thoughts with images from the popular game show created a poignant contrast.
An Emotional Farewell to Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17
The blog post coincided with the season finale of KBC 17, which left Bachchan in an emotional state. During the final episode, Big B reminisced about the journey of the season and contemplated the future for everyone involved.
He bid farewell to the audience with heartfelt words, saying, "Jaate Jaate main aapse bus yehi kehna chahta hoon ke yadi humari koshishon ne yadi kisi ki bhi zindagi ko zara sa bhi chooha hai, yaa yahan bole gaye shabdon koi umeed agayi hai, toh main samjhunga ki, humari 25 varshon ki joh sadhna thi woh safal hui. So Devi ji aur sajjanon main aapse ab agle daur mein milunga."
This translates to him hoping that the show's efforts touched lives and sparked hope, making the 25-year journey of KBC a successful spiritual endeavor, with a promise to meet the audience again in the next season.
Amitabh Bachchan's blog continues to be a unique window into the mind of one of Indian cinema's most revered figures, seamlessly blending everyday updates with profound existential commentary.
