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Amitabh Bachchan opened up about a moment when he couldn’t help a young flower seller due to an empty wallet. He expressed deep regret and advised always carrying spare money for those in need. The megastar also shared updates about rehearsals for the new season of KBC. His heartfelt reflection highlights the importance of small acts of kindness.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Sadness Over Empty Wallet Moment

  • Amitabh recalls helplessness when unable to buy flowers from a girl
  • Urges keeping spare money for those in need
  • Reflects on missed opportunity to help
  • Shares updates on KBC rehearsals
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Amitabh Bachchan recalls moment of 'sadness' when he had no money in his wallet

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shares a heartfelt moment when he couldn’t help a flower seller due to an empty wallet, urging kindness.

"“I watched in sadness as we drove away, distant from those sad expectant eyes.” – Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, July 15

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has talked about a moment of helplessness when he couldn’t help a little girl selling ‘gajra’ due to an empty wallet.

The cine icon took to his blog, where he spoke about “spending” some time with himself and recalled: “I spent some time with myself .. the wallet expired of the spending .. came little lady on the window of the car, pleading to buy a bunch of 'gajra' flowers. (sic)”

He added: “I had spent all the wallet filled .. watched in sadness as we drove away , distant from those sad expectant eyes.. drenched in the rain .. she stood .. perhaps that wallet would have taken care of her meal. (sic)”

The thespian asked to always keep some money in the wallet to give.

He added: “Now left distraught ..lesson ..ever carry some spend in the wallet, ever .. to never allow that which happened to them, that, in expectation ...Love.”

In other news related to work, the cinema legend has commenced his work on the new season of quiz-based reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.

The star took to his blog, where he shared a string of pictures from the rehearsals and wrote: “Shuru kardiya kaam.”

He shared that the prep has begun and is happy to be with people and their desires to improve life.

“And the prep begins the beguine .. to be back to the people .. to be with them in their desires to improve life and livings .. the opportunity that changes lives .. in an hour..my love and regard (sic).”

“Kaun Banega Crorepati” is the official Hindi adaptation of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” franchise. It is presented by actor Amitabh Bachchan, who has hosted the show for its entire run except for its third season, during which Shah Rukh Khan replaced him.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the sentiment, this story highlights the larger issue of child labor in our country. Instead of just carrying spare change, maybe celebrities like Bachchan sahab could use their influence to address root causes?
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Arjun K
Bachchan ji's words always touch the heart! This reminds me of my grandfather's advice - "Kabhi bhi khali haath mat milo" (Never meet someone empty-handed). Small acts of kindness make our society better.
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I find these cultural insights fascinating. The emphasis on always being ready to give is beautiful. Back home, we rarely carry cash anymore with digital payments. Different worlds!
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Vikram M
Meanwhile excited for KBC's new season! Bachchan sahab's hosting is legendary. The show has changed so many lives - just like how that small amount could've changed that girl's day. Full circle moment!
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Kavya N
This story made me emotional 😢 In Mumbai, we see so many children working on streets. Maybe we should all keep some extra snacks or small denomination notes ready when we step out. Small help is better than no help.

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