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Amitabh Bachchan: Why "Job Done" Is Just the Start for a True Artist

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan delves into the artist's psyche, arguing that completing a project is only the beginning. He describes a restless mind that, even after praise, questions if the work was delivered to its best. Bachchan stresses the critical importance of one's own silent assessment over external validation. This internal drive for personal perfection, though never fully attainable, is what fuels the artist's need to constantly better their craft.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan on an Artist's Restless Pursuit of Perfection

  • True satisfaction comes from self-assessment
  • Praise from others isn't enough
  • The artist's mind is restless for improvement
  • Personal perfection is a guiding pursuit
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Amitabh Bachchan on an artist's need to reflect on their work after the job is done

Amitabh Bachchan reflects on the artist's need for self-assessment and constant improvement, even after a job is done and praised by others.

"the mind in its restless reform urges the need to better it again .. and perhaps again - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, Dec 28

Bollywood's stalwart Amitabh Bachchan used his blog to reflect on an artist's need to constantly work on his craft and be better to attain the satisfaction that he has done justice to the job.

Talking about what 'job done' actually means to him, Big B wrote, "when work calls , it calls for attention and presence .. for committed time lines to be accomplished .. and the acceptance at the end of it all ..'job done' is and was a phrase one picked up from the land beyond shores .. it completed every aspect of the nature and circumstance needed to reflect a given situation in its 'done' avatar .... but on the side of its completion comes the reflect .. was it done to its best .. was it delivered to its best .. shall it be accepted as its best .... and troubled by such, the mind in its restless reform urges the need to better it again .. and perhaps again .. to its required objective in satisfaction .."

He added how the desire for improvement does not let one rest, despite receiving praises from everyone.

"'job done' a couple of days back .. but troubled by its space and need for improvement brings the sleeping soul back to the desk of the most desired instrument of the times .. the one that embraces such, right now ..it be a normal trend to receive praise and a definiteness of appreciation, from the 'others' ( ah ! we dwell on the word again ) .. the self notwithstanding, belies your receptive honour," he added.

Stressing on the need for one's own assessment of their work, he went on to pen, "your own silent assessment may be advised for personal perfection .. though 'perfection' be not accepted - who are we to give guidance and acknowledge to such .. it would reek of self contained imagery , often undeserved."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respectfully, while I admire Mr. Bachchan, this constant need for "personal perfection" can also lead to burnout. Sometimes "job done" should be enough, especially for young artists who need to celebrate small wins. The pressure to be perfect is already too high in our film industry.
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Arjun K
True wisdom! After 50+ years in cinema, he still feels this need to improve. It's not about the external praise ("from the 'others'") but your own inner standard. This applies to every profession, not just acting. A lesson in humility and dedication.
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Sarah B
As someone working in creative fields in Mumbai, this hits home. The city never sleeps and neither does that voice asking "was it done to its best?" Big B's blog is like a masterclass in work ethic. More relevant now than ever!
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Vikram M
"The sleeping soul back to the desk" – what a beautiful way to describe that creative itch! It shows why he's still relevant. While new stars come and go, his dedication to the *art* is what makes him the Shahenshah. 👑
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Karthik V
Interesting he mentions picking up "job done" from abroad. We Indians often have a "chalta hai" attitude. Maybe we need more of this reflective, perfection-seeking mindset in our work culture, from chaiwalas to CEOs. Food for thought!

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