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Amitabh Bachchan Reflects on Mumbai's Nightly Silence, Quotes Father's Poetry

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a contemplative blog post about the striking silence that falls over Mumbai after midnight. He observed how the city's atmosphere has appeared cleaner and bluer recently, crediting dust-control measures at construction sites. The actor reflected on nature's role as a purifier and the origin of medicines. He concluded his musings on life's constant flow by quoting a line from his father, the legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan on Mumbai's Silence & Father's Poetry

  • Bachchan reflects on Mumbai's profound night silence
  • He notes the city's recently cleaner, bluer sky
  • Attributes clearer air to construction site water wash
  • Concludes with a life-affirming quote from his poet father
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Big B quotes father Harivansh Rai Bachchan while reflecting on life, silent city night

Amitabh Bachchan shares a reflective blog on Mumbai's quiet nights, cleaner skies, and quotes a poignant line from his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

"s Father's PoetryMETA_TITLE: Amitabh Bachchan on Mumbai's Silence & Father's PoetryMETA_DESCR: Amitabh Bachchan shares a reflective blog on Mumbai's quiet nights, cleaner skies, and quotes a poignant line from his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.QUOTE: zindagi se zindagi hi kai nijaat - Harivansh Rai Bachchan"

Mumbai, March 7

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a reflective note on the silence that settles over the city at night, noting that the metropolis's stillness often feels both striking and contemplative.

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a reflective note on the silence that settles over the city at night, noting that the metropolis's stillness often feels both striking and contemplative.

Taking to his blog, the thespian wrote about the quiet that inhabits the city after midnight and how even the faintest sound can break that silence.

".. its the silence that inhabits the night , here in the city .. for many it is disturbing .. not a sound in this large Metropolis and the wonder ..(sic)."

Describing the fleeting interruption of that quiet, he added, "and just as I wrote that a vehicle hits a bump and the silence is broken .. and as it nears around 1 am approx , there shall be the sound of a high powered bike exhaust .. returning from work or going to it (sic).."

The icon also noted that the city's sky has appeared cleaner and bluer in recent days, attributing this to measures taken at construction sites.

"the sky over the City is bluer and cleaner than a before .. been so for a few days .. I am told that the water wash at situations where construction work occurs is the reason .. it washes away the dust created and the atmosphere improves .. also the pollution during the Monsoons is less due to the same factor .. washing away the dust or the impurities .. as is the strategic location of being near the sea .. the winds of the sea driving away .. nature is the best cure ..(sic)." he wrote.

Reflecting further on nature and its role in life, Bachchan added that many medicines and chemicals originate from the natural ingredients that the earth provides.

Concluding his note, the star reflected on the constant flow of life and quoted a line from his father, legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

"But life .. life goes on .. giving taking .. organising disorganising .. loudest of sounds and the silence ..," he wrote before adding the line, "because in conclusion : 'zindagi se zindagi hi kai nijaat."

He also mentioned that the line is from his father's book of poems titled "nayi se nayi purani se purani."

- IANS

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Rohit P
He's right about the cleaner sky! I live in Andheri and have noticed it too. If construction sites follow these water wash rules properly, we might actually get to see stars in Mumbai someday. A welcome change!
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Mumbai for work, the city's silence after 1 AM is surreal. You go from honking and crowds to an almost eerie quiet. It's a unique experience he's captured perfectly.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the sentiment is beautiful, it's easier to reflect on the city's silence from a bungalow in Juhu. For most Mumbaikars working night shifts or living in crowded chawls, the 'silence' is filled with different stresses. Just a thought.
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Kavya N
Harivansh Rai Bachchan's words have guided generations. It's heartwarming to see Amit ji keeping that legacy alive. In our fast-paced lives, we need such pauses and poetry. ❤️
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David E
The observation about nature being the best cure is universal. Good to see a public figure highlighting environmental solutions that actually work, like controlling dust at construction sites. More cities should take note.

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