There is always an assumption around a star’s lifestyle. Time and again, films have demonstrated the lives of the rich. Parties, vacations, luxury – it is all about living life King size. With positives come negatives! It is easily assumed and presumed that bad habits come easily to Bollywood stars. Smoking, drinking and more – there have been times when celebs have hit headlines and got associated with wrongdoings. We all remember the infamous party that took place at ‘s house that and many more celebrities as guests. It led to a controversy as it was assumed that celebs were getting high on drugs at this party.
Well, here’s an interesting episode from a big Bollywood star’s life who once was a chain smoker and even drank alcohol. But he reformed and one fine day, gave up on everything. He also turned vegetarian after the reformation and adopted to teetotalism. This actor is currently much in news because of his quiz show that has been running for more than 16 years. Any guesses? Scroll on!
It is none-other-than . Big B has been a part of the film industry for years and has witnessed enough struggle in his journey. From being the Shehenshah of Bollywood to bankruptcy, Amitabh Bachchan’s journey in Bollywood has been nothing but a roller-coaster ride. And amidst all of this, there was a time when Big B used to smoke almost 200 cigarettes a day. He made this confession himself!
Back in 1980, Amitabh Bachchan made this revelation in an interview with India Today. He stated that he doesn’t drink, smoke or eat meat anymore but he used to earlier. When he was in Calcutta, Big B revealed that he would smoke 200 cigarettes a day and would drink anything that he could get his hands on. But when he came to Mumbai, he gave up on it. It was not because of any religious reason but he realised that he doesn’t really need. He mentioned, “My habits don’t cause me any problems except when I’m shooting abroad. Then, it becomes difficult to get vegetarian food.” He did add that his reformation wasn’t due to any religious beliefs or family pressure as his mother Teji Bachchan used to eat meet and his wife Jaya Bachchan also does. It was Amitabh Bachchan’s personal choice to give up on it.
The best description of Amitabh Bachchan was given by his father-in-law Taroon Coomar Bhaduri. In Illustrated Weekly of India, he called Amitabh Bachchan an introvert who would speak only when necessary. He added, “In spite of his image. Amitabh is a vegetarian, teetotaller and a non-smoker, not by conviction but by choice. Normally a recluse and very reticent, he has a fantastic sense of humour. But he also is a very sensitive person who gets easily hurt. He is a man of strong likes and dislikes, and his circle of friends is a very close one. He goes to parties very rarely.” And it is true. Amitabh Bachchan, in fact, even his son Abhishek Bachchan is rarely seen at big Bollywood parties.
Big B is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 and will be next seen in the second instalment of Kalki 2898 AD.
