Legendary Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan, whose name is doing the rounds as one of the candidates to become the next President of India, has said he is not worthy of such a distinguished post of responsibility.
It was Bachchan’s friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh who revealed to a news channel that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to propose Amitabh’s name for being the next President of India.
Responding to the revelation by Amar Singh, Bachchan said “I’m deeply humbled and touched by the thought. But I’m not worthy of such a distinguished post of responsibility. Besides no such offer or proposal has come my way yet.”
“I’ve constantly maintained politics is not my cup of tea. That’s unlikely to change. There are many other ways of making oneself useful to the country and the society besides politics.”
Meanwhile, BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha had earlier said “It will be a matter of pride if Amitabh Bachchan, a cultural icon, is made President of the country.”
The current President, Pranab Mukerjee, assumed office in July 2012. His term ends next year.
Amitabh Bachchan ji is most deserving man for PRESIDENT OF INDIA
@indicine What about rumours of anushka starring in SRK-Imtiaz next? ??
Why do we give so much importance to film stars.On what basis is BigB even considered for the President post.Someone who is aware of the social issues and has contributed a lot for the society need to be appointed for the post.
Someone like Former President Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is an ideal example.
i hate politics.
ha ha ha…u are not appropriate for this
Akki wants to be President. Then he will make a new law saying every student appearing appearing for any 10th, 12th, IIT, CET, GATE or any such main exam will have to compulsorily watch all Akki films coming in that year in theater. As crores of students give these exams every year, they will have to watch Akki movies, even their whole families may watch it with them.
Then every Akki movie will do at least 400 crore in India alone.
Akki eager to implement this plan.
No No a Big No! Not Intrested!
It will ße a good move to make him president. He is very enthusiastic even now . Aag abhi hai ..not rgv’s aag !!
AB is a Mega legend in Indian cinema but if we are talking about something as huge and important as Presidency then I think India ought to have better options.
Bachhan sahab is genuinely very good person,he has always made us to feel proud on him but I think,he should not enter in the political,he may lose his reputation
No way ! He is a great actor doesnt mean that he can become the President of India . Its just stupid to even expect .
How can even one imagine Amitabh Bachchan as the President of India. He is not deserve to be a president of a glorious and pridefully country.
Anupam Kher ji KO kar do!
Best Hai ! Rofl
big b why r u even saying this line just to grab attention so tat all says to u tat yes yes u deserves to be president .. why big b dont become a politician here .. forget becoming prez u did not deserved to get national awards for piku…
I would say u r not even worthy of being Pach (Village Panchayat) member…
have people lost their minds to want him as president?
Today is Ajay devgun’s birthday ! Post a article indicine
SRK should be made President of India!! Ultimate candidate!
Oo common , its about president of country its just a pitty whoever could not be chosen on basis of popularity ,it must be deserving person …
No offence for amitabh he is a legend but still it is just a immature thought .
Happy Birthday to Ajay Devgn.
@ Indicine : I know its a bit late at this time but u can still post a small article wishing him happy birthday.
when anna hazare fought against curruption ruling party’s reaction was more bad than british government. amitabh recently tweeted about cricket and his advice to harsha clears that how fair mind he has. great actor but now he is not doing movies like he did in past now most of time he is playing tharki buddha’s role. he was my first favourite actor but now?????
LOL!
India is not sholay movie… so bachan ji stay away and never think of becoming president of India.
There are better options available to run for presidency.
and besides acting what had Amitabh actually contributed for our country. he is not a social activist. he doesnt even do charity as much as he should do. may be he is saving for his son n daughter in law.lol
Only the 2nd day after this statement, Amitabh Bachchan proved what he said that he isn’t worthy of it.