Amitabh Bachchan’s The Superstition That Kept Big B Away From Watching India’s T20 World Cup! India’s sensational win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa left the nation jubilant. However, one prominent figure was conspicuously absent from the television screens during the high-stakes match: Amitabh Bachchan. The legendary actor, known for his unwavering support of Indian cricket, revealed that he intentionally refrained from watching the game. But why?
The Superstition That Kept Big B Away
In a heartfelt blog post on Tumblr, Amitabh Bachchan bared his feelings about India’s triumph. He confessed that he avoided watching the final due to a superstitious belief: whenever he tunes in to a crucial match, India tends to lose. His post read, “WORLD CHAMPIONS… INDIA!!! T20 WORLD CUP 2024. The excitement, emotions, and apprehension… all done and over… the TV was not seen… we lose when I do! Nothing else enters the cerebrum… just the tears in sync with the team’s tears!”
Tears of Joy and Twitter Celebrations
Despite not witnessing the game, Amitabh couldn’t contain his emotions. On X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his joy: “Tears flowing down… in unison with those shed by TEAM INDIA… WORLD CHAMPIONS INDIA. Bharat Maata ki jai (Hail India). Jai Hind Jai Hind Jai Hind.” His son, Abhishek Bachchan, also celebrated the victory with an enthusiastic tweet: “INDIAAAAAAAA!!! Come onnnnn!!! Champions.”
Bollywood Joins the Festivities: Other Bollywood luminaries joined the chorus of congratulations. Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh extended warm wishes to Team India.
Amitabh’s Recent Film: “Kalki 2898 AD”
On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan recently graced the silver screen in the sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 AD.” Directed by Nag Ashwin, this post-apocalyptic movie features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Critics and audiences alike have lauded Senior Bachchan’s performance, and the film is raking in impressive collections at the box office.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Superstition That Kept Big B Away From Watching India’s T20 World Cup! Amitabh Bachchan’s tears of joy and steadfast support for Team India remind us that even superstitions can’t dampen the spirit of victory. As the nation celebrates, we raise a toast to our cricketing heroes and the indomitable Big B! 🇮🇳