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Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Mother Teji's Dupatta Remedy, Soothing Words

Amitabh Bachchan penned a nostalgic blog post remembering his late mother, Teji Bachchan. He described a simple childhood ritual where she would warm a ball of her dupatta with her breath to soothe his eyes. Alongside this physical remedy, her reassuring words, "all shall be well," provided deep emotional comfort. The megastar reflected that the memory of this care continues to bring him confidence and assurance even today.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Mother Teji's Comforting Childhood Ritual

  • Homemade remedy with a dupatta
  • Comforting words from his mother
  • Reflection on simple solutions
  • Lasting impact of maternal care
  • Blog post reminiscence
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Big B remembers 'Ma' Teji Bachchan's 'dupatta' remedy, soothing words 'all shall be well'

Amitabh Bachchan shares a heartfelt childhood memory of his mother Teji Bachchan's unique dupatta remedy and her reassuring words "all shall be well".

"all shall be well Beta - Teji Bachchan"

Mumbai, April 18

The megastar of Hindi cinema Amitabh Bachchan fondly remembered his mother, Teji Bachchan, as he revisited a comforting childhood ritual that brought him instant relief.

The cine icon took to his blog, where he wrote about how often people spend excessive time and energy worrying about issues that may have simple solutions.

"... sometimes just a minor change in what has been bothering you makes life so much easier .. the change needs to be executed and of course applied regularly .. but then after .. what a relief .. and you wonder , was it really worth spending so much time energy and strain on an issue that really had a simple application .. for the better .... and homemade ingenuity has always worked the best. (sic)." he wrote.

Reminiscing about his childhood memories, the thespian wrote about his late mother Teji Bachchan's nurturing care and the unique comfort she provided in moments of distress.

Describing a simple homemade remedy using a ball from her dupatta, he wrote: "that warm caress from Ma .. a reassurance in her words .. that round ball of her dupatta , warmed with her breath, applied to your eyes .. and the immediate relief .. and her words."

Along with the physical relief, it was her reassuring words that left a lasting impact on him.

He added: " all shall be well Beta" .. and the comfort it ever provided."

Though his mother is no longer with him, Big B shared that the mere thought of those moments continues to bring him comfort and reassurance even today.

"She is not with us now , but just thinking of those moments brings that care confidence and assurance again .. blessed be the Mother , who brought us into this World .. be well Ef and be connected ever (sic)."

Teji Bachchan married Harivansh Rai Bachchan in Allahabad in 1941, and upon her wedding, Teji became a home maker. She remained a lover of the stage, and she would also sing at social gatherings if pressed. They had two sons Amitabh and Ajitabh Bachchan.

She was in the hospital for almost the whole of 2007 and she was shifted to the ICU in November 2007 after her condition became worse. She died at the age of 93 on 21 December 2007 after a prolonged illness.

The cine icon is shooting for Nag Ashwin's "Kalki 2898 AD" sequel, which also stars Kamal Haasan and Prabhas. Big B was last seen on screen Vettaiyan in the action thriller film directed by T. J. Gnanavel.

He will also reportedly be seen in Nitesh Tiwary's upcoming magnum opus "Ramayana: Part 1", which also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. The icon will reportedly play the character of Jatayu.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Simple, homemade remedies are the best! My nani used to do something similar with ajwain in a cloth pouch for stomach aches. Modern medicine is great, but there's a special healing power in a mother's touch and those reassuring words. Miss those days.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the sentiment is beautiful, the article feels a bit long-winded for such a simple personal memory. It's a nice blog post, but as news? Not so much. Still, good to see a legend like him being so grounded and connected to his roots.
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Sarah B
The core message is so true. We complicate things so much. Sometimes the solution is as simple as a warm compress and a kind word. It's a lovely reminder to appreciate the simple, nurturing acts of care in our lives, no matter how small they seem.
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Karthik V
At 80+, he still remembers his mother's warmth so vividly. Speaks volumes about the bond. In our fast-paced lives, we often forget these small moments that shape us. "Blessed be the Mother" – well said, sir. Time to call my mom today.
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Meera T
The dupatta remedy! So quintessentially Indian. Every family has these little secrets passed down by the women. It's not just about the physical cure, it's about the love and intention behind it. Teji Bachchan sounds like she was a remarkable woman.

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