Mumbai’s iconic Jalsa residence has been the site of a heartwarming tradition for four decades. Every Sunday, Amitabh Bachchan meets his devoted fans, a ritual born from a near-tragic incident on the set of ‘Coolie’ in 1982 when he suffered a life-threatening injury. Fans flocked in droves to support him then, and the superstar has upheld this bond ever since.
Last Sunday’s gathering was particularly special. Overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection, Bachchan took to social media to express his gratitude. He shared lines from a poignant poem by his father, the legendary Harivansh Rai Bachchan, titled ‘Kya Karun Samvedna lekar Tumhari Kya Karun.’ The post resonated deeply, flooding his pages with emotional responses from admirers worldwide.
‘Reading your replies on Facebook yesterday moved my heart profoundly. Thank you so much. Some of your thoughts reminded me of another very important poem by my revered father,’ Bachchan wrote on X. He quoted evocative lines: ‘Who can take on others’ sorrows as their own? Who can draw another’s pain into themselves? Can tears from these eyes ever flow from those? If you’re sad, I’m happy – what a heavy curse on the world… What shall I do with your empathy, what shall I do?’
Fans connected the verses to their own lives, praising Bachchan’s enduring spirit with comments like ‘Only Amitabh Bachchan can’t be remade even by clay anew.’ The response was electric, reinforcing the unbreakable connection between the megastar and his followers.
Bachchan hinted at the story behind the poem’s inspiration, promising to share it someday. Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s ‘Ekaki Kavitaen’ collection boasts timeless pieces like ‘Ab Mat Mera Nirman Karo’ and ‘Khidki Se Jhaank Rahe Taare,’ which have touched generations.
This episode underscores Bachchan’s role not just as a cinematic legend but as a bridge to literary heritage, keeping his father’s words alive amid modern fandom.