Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has showcased gratitude for the 鈥榮anskaar鈥 instilled in him by his parents Teji Bachchan and Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He shared that he considers these values a cherished legacy.
Amitabh took to his blog, where he spoke about 鈥渟anskar鈥 and wrote: 鈥淚n Hindu tradition, Sanskar (or Samskara) refers to a series of rites and rituals performed throughout a person鈥檚 life, aimed at purifying the body, mind, and intellect, and shaping character and personality.鈥
He said that the 鈥渟anskar鈥 plays a role in shaping an individual鈥檚 character, values, and behaviour, 鈥済uiding them towards ethical and righteous living.鈥
鈥淪anskars are a way of transmitting cultural values, traditions, and beliefs from one generation to the next, helping to maintain social cohesion and continuity. Fear lessens with the benevolence of Sanskaar .. resoluteness rises .. gives strength and the firm ability to live life,鈥 he added.
The thespian said that his parents gave great prominence to 鈥渟anskaar鈥. 鈥淚n our lives and particularly in our early years Ma and Babuji always gave prominence to 鈥榮anskaar鈥 .. in the way we were brought up .. and in the way several others were brought up too鈥 it鈥檚 a refined quality that was inculcated in us鈥︹ he added.
鈥淭hat is something that we all treasure as our greatest gift from generations and from the teachings of our elders 鈥 May our 鈥榮anskaar鈥檚鈥 ever be in the right directions!鈥
In other news, Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 鈥淪holay鈥 will be feted with a 50th anniversary tribute when its fully restored, uncut version gets its world premiere at Italy鈥檚 Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival on June 27.
The film, which also stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan, is written by the legendary duo Salim-Javed. The classic follows former police officer Thakur Baldev Singh, who hires two small-time rogues, Veeru and Jai to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh, who terrorises the village of Ramgarh. The story blends action, thriller, revenge drama, comedy, romance and tragedy, all underscored by R.D. Burman鈥檚 musical score.