Drawing inspiration to climb the ladder of success from none other than the man himself; the common household synonym for the word ‘role model’ — Amitabh Bachchan.
The Big B of cinema, a Bollywood royalty and an inspiration to many; Amitabh Bachchan is in a league of his own. The Bollywood biggie has experienced stardom like no other. From power-packed movies to soul-stirring poetry; this ‘angry young man’ has conquered everything he planned to achieve in life.
The celebrated actor, film producer, television host to the popular show KBC, occasional playback singer and former politician was born on 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj UP. Born to the famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan, Amitabh came from a family rich in culture and background.
Popularly referred to as the ‘angry young man’ the 79-year-old Bollywood biggie was the most dominant actor in the Indian movie scene in the 70’s. Such was the star power of Amitabh. Even in his late 70’s, Amitabh is one of the most respected actors in the industry right now.
During the trajectory of his successful career, Amitabh has faced a lot of criticisms and experienced self-doubt. So, it is pertinent that he has a goldmine of lessons that he can pass on to the younger generation.
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Without further ado, here are 4 life-changing tips from Amitabh Bachchan on how to have a successful career:
1- Be perseverant
Before entering the showbiz business, Amitabh was an aspiring radio broadcaster who was rejected by All India Radio after his audition. Without thinking much of those rejections and disappointment, Amitabh made his Bollywood debut as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen’s film. During his rookie days, he found himself sleeping on a bench in Marine Drive. That’s where he knew that hit a new low in his life. But he persevered and kept going.
Perseverance in the face of failure and determination to make it big in the industry resulted in his eventual success.
2- Improvise your way into the future
Unlike cinema, nothing in real life is scripted. There are no actors and no script to read it aloud. You can eyeball your way into the future and that’s what Amitabh did.
No matter how small that part was, Amitabh took it without a second thought. He improvised and honed his craft to perfection. This was no calculated success, but a result of having a strong will and the ire to win.
3- Don’t be pretentious
Amitabh is one of the most humble celebrities out there. Despite being a big celebrity, he delivers whatever it takes to get the role.
During the ’90s when his finances were at an all-time low and he was out of work, Amitabh called the late Yash Chopra to ask for help. The late Mr Chopra offered him the massively successful movie “Mohabbatein”, and only then things got better for Amitabh.
4- Know your worth
Amitabh Bachchan is a versatile actor who connects with both the old and young crowd. And while many call it his charisma, Bachchan preaches that the fact that he values everyone around him makes him a fan-favourite. As an artist, he respects his craft and truly believes in himself. This speaks volumes for his acting career as well as his self-worth.
Conclusion
Amitabh has a cult-like following in India. He is worshipped wherever he goes. But despite his massive popularity, he stays humble and educates himself from time to time. His receptiveness to new ideas and the fact that he understands that it is important to change with time is enough to grant him the title of ‘living legend’- concludes Astro strategist Hirav Shah.
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