Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan described it as his “most honoured moment” when he welcomed India’s women’s ice hockey team to his quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, celebrating their bronze medal win at the Asian Games.
The actor shared a picture with the players on his blog, writing: “A revelation .. and honour .. and such a privilege ..Why .. ? Did any of you ever know that India had a Women's Ice Hockey Team .. and that at the recent Asian Games they won the Bronze ..”
Calling the team’s success an inspiration, he added: “What a surprise and the most honoured moment to be with the entire team on KBC .. and to learn of their journey and the hardships they face and faced… But NEVER say NEVER to lady .. they shall prove you wrong .. No one believed this Team and they proved it ..”
India secured the bronze medal at the IIHF Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE, last month, defeating Thailand 3–1 in the third-place playoff.
Meanwhile, heavy rains in Mumbai have led to severe waterlogging outside Bachchan’s Juhu residence, Jalsa. While unverified videos circulating online suggest that the actor himself was seen clearing water with a wiper, images show knee-deep flooding at his properties, including Pratiksha, his former home where Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai’s wedding took place.
A fan video showed the lane outside Jalsa submerged, with staff members working to control the situation.
On his blog, Bachchan also reflected on life’s journey, quoting his father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s iconic work ‘Madhushala’. He wrote: “Alag alag path batate sab,par main yeh batlaya hun; raah pakad tu ek chala chal pa jaaayega Madhushala… there is but one path to your final destination .. keep moving in the path and ye shall get there.”