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Amitabh Bachchan works 24-hour shifts for KBC, dismisses age concerns
Amitabh Bachchan works 24-hour shifts for KBC, dismisses age concerns
Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he shot for Kaun Banega Crorepati for 24 hours at a stretch, prompting concern from fans. The Deccan Chronicle reports that when asked about health risks at his…
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Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he shot for Kaun Banega Crorepati for 24 hours at a stretch, prompting concern from fans. The Deccan Chronicle reports that when asked about health risks at his age, the 82-year-old actor retorted: "What do you mean by 'this age'?" He argued that work gives identity and relevance, and that pushing people into retirement at 60 is wrong.
Mr Bachchan, who has hosted the show for 26 years, said each season brings a new experience and recalled the outpouring of affection during his hospitalisation. He credited the show's format and technical polish for its success, saying any anchor would have done well.
The Indian Opinion
The defence of punishing work schedules by an 82-year-old star is admirable but risks normalising exploitation in the entertainment industry. The narrative that equates ceaseless labour with relevance or identity is a lazy one; it ignores that even the fittest body needs rest. The real test is not whether Mr Bachchan can keep going, but whether producers will design schedules that respect human limits for every crew member, not just the star.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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