Amitabh Bachchan shares why he attended ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promotional event: ‘It is a justification…’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan surprised fans by attending a promotional event for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ in Mumbai on June 19. The veteran actor has been avoiding media interactions and promotional events for years. However, he made an exception for Nag Ashwin's directorial and joined Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas at the special event. Hours after the event, Big B revealed the real reason for his attendance.

In his blog, Amitabh explained that he participated in the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promotional event because of the producers, Vyjayanthi Movies. He wrote, ‘I usually shy away from promotional work, but for the sake of the most humble production team, particularly one run by the daughters of the head, it is a justification beyond personal choices.’

‘To be a part of a vision of the maker and director, of some extraordinary thought was a delight that I had not imagined or was even close to,’ he added.

Big B also shared a few pictures from the special night.

Amitabh touched producer Aswani Dutt’s feet at the event and called him ‘the most simple and humble human being’ he’s ever met.

‘Every time you are on set, he is the first person to be there. He is at the airport to receive you. Jab kabhi bhi hum koi aisa kaam kar rahe ho jo inko lage nahi karna chahiye kyuki takleef hogi, he’ll be like, ‘don’t make them do these stunts or have you taken precautions or not?’ Nobody thinks like this. Thank you so much sir,’ Amitabh said during the event.

The trailer for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released earlier this month, presenting a futuristic take on the Mahabharat. The story begins in Kaashi, a resource-rich land ruled by Saswata Chatterjee’s character, who demands complete loyalty. A prophecy reveals that a child carried by Deepika Padukone’s character will overthrow him. To protect his reign, the king places a bounty on her head.

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