Amitabh Bachchan revisits a painful memory from an international trip where he was labelled a “3rd rate actor from a 3rd world country” and explains why the remark about India hurt him the most.
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News1807-02-2026, 20:57

Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Being Called '3rd Rate Actor From 3rd World Country'

  • Amitabh Bachchan shared a personal memory of being called a '3rd rate actor from a 3rd world country' at an international airport.
  • He was mobbed by crowds upon arrival, leading to police intervention and immigration formalities at his hotel.
  • A journalist's headline deeply hurt him, not for the personal criticism, but for calling India a 'third-world country'.
  • Bachchan linked this memory to India's recent U19 Cricket World Cup victory, emphasizing India's evolving global stature.
  • He asserted that India is now a 'first-world nation', citing achievements in various fields and concluding with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai!'

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