In a recent episode of 'KBC 16', Amitabh Bachchan expressed his admiration for Allu Arjun when a contestant compared the latter to him.
Bollywood megastar, Amitabh Bachchan has once again proven that legends are the ones who recognise legends. During a recent episode of his popular game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Season 16, Big B opened up about his admiration for Pushpa 2: The Rule star, Allu Arjun. During an interaction with a contestant, the megastar made some candid remarks that have won the hearts of fans.
In a recent episode of KBC 16, a contestant from Kolkata mentioned her equal admiration for Amitabh Bachchan and Allu Arjun, stating that meeting Big B was her dream come true, now she only needs to meet the Pushpa star. Being the legendary host that he is, Amitabh responded by confessing that he himself is a fan of Allu. That being said, the megastar also urged not to bring a comparison between them. He said:
“Allu Arjun is an incredibly talented artist, and the recognition he has received is well-deserved. I’m also a huge fan of his. Recently, his movie (Pushpa 2: The Rule) was released, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you should watch it. But don’t compare me to him."
This is not the first time that Big B praised Allu Arjun’s talent. He also expressed his awe at how a simple moment like a slipper coming off went viral, recalling the iconic moment from Pushpa’s song, Srivalli.
Recently, a video clip from one of Allu Arjun’s interviews went viral on social media, where the actor was expressing his ardent admiration for Amitabh Bachchan, and how he inspires him the most. The Pushpa 2 star was heard saying:
“I'm a huge, ardent fan of Amitabh Ji. Even at this age, I keep thinking that even if I get really old, I should still be acting like how gracefully Amitabh Ji has been doing it. If you are 60-70-80, you should work as beautifully as Amitabh Ji does.”
Taking to his X handle, Amitabh Bachchan expressed his sincere gratitude for Arjun’s words, praising his admiration for the latter’s work and talent. Amitabh’s tweet read:
“#AlluArjun ji .. so humbled by your gracious words .. you give me more than I deserve .. we are all such huge fans of your work and talent .. may you continue to inspire us all... My prayers and wishes for your continued success.”
Despite the controversies surrounding the premiere stampede at Hyderabad, Pushpa 2 is setting new benchmarks at the box office. Entering only its fourth week, the film has already amassed a staggering Rs. 1119.2 crore in the domestic market, officially cementing Allu Arjun’s place as a pan-India superstar.
For the uninitiated, Allu Arjun faced controversy after a tragic stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad on December 4, 2024, claimed a fan’s life and critically injured her son. Arjun was arrested on December 13 but released the next day on interim bail. The actor insists the incident was accidental and has called for a fair investigation.
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