Big B on Nepal floods: Devastation is unbearable to watch
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed his concern over the devastating floods in Nepal, describing the destruction as “unbearable to watch”.
Mumbai: Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan voiced his distress over the catastrophic floods ravaging Nepal, describing the devastation as "unbearable to watch." In a heartfelt blog post, Bachchan emphasized the uncontrollable fury of nature and the need for divine intervention. "On a more serious note the devastation of the floods in Nepal are unbearable to watch… the fury of nature can never be battled with … its respect needs the presence of the divine…we pray … for that in itself is beyond all," he wrote.
The floods struck Nepal on August 26, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority confirming the recovery of 579 bodies. As of Friday evening, 1,924 people were still unaccounted for. Amid the tragedy, Bachchan shared a photo of his wrist adorned with rakhis on Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing the eternal bond between a brother and sister.
The octogenarian actor is currently immersed in the production of "Kalki 2898 AD," a mythological sci-fi epic also featuring Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The film, set in a dystopian future, follows a mission to protect Kalki, the prophesied final incarnation of Vishnu. Bachchan is rumored to portray the character Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwary's upcoming release, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol.
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