Here’s why Amitabh Bachchan donated his Mahabharata to library | Filmymeet

Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor known for his iconic roles and profound insights, recently shared an intriguing anecdote about his quest for knowledge through the epic Mahabharat. In a reflective blog post, he revealed his fascination with the ancient scriptures and the unique challenge he encountered upon its delivery to his home.
Following the success of his recent film, ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ in which he played the immortal Ashwatthama, Big B reflected on the profound lessons found within the Mahabharata.He shared how he enthusiastically ordered multiple volumes of the sacred text to his home, motivated by a deep interest in exploring its rich narratives and philosophical insights.

However, upon the arrival of the revered scriptures, Amitabh faced an unexpected predicament. Traditionally, keeping the Mahabharat at home is considered inappropriate due to its sanctity. To honor the reverence of the epic, Bachchan swiftly resolved this by graciously donating the volumes to his personal library, ensuring they found a suitable place where their wisdom could be appreciated and accessed.
Here’s what his post read – “At a recording finally at the end of the day for an evening for another, that creates the mystique of mythology .. and during the various chapters that come up, comes a chapter of Kalki, in the sequence that dwells on the creation of the Universe, and it’s coming during the time passage, which has, quite interestingly been covered in the film KALKI .. and the mysteries of its coming,” he wrote.

“Really there is so much to learn from our scriptures, that an effort is being made to acquire all that could possibly educate an uneducated me, to be of some knowledge .. So an issue of several volumes of the MAHABHARAT was ordered, and when it arrived, there was the issue of keeping the book in the home .. for kept in the home is considered a NO .. so given to a library .. and back to the source that prints my words here – the net,” the Bollywood actor added.”

In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Bachchan’s performance in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has garnered widespread acclaim. Portraying Ashwatthama, a character deeply rooted in Indian mythology, Bachchan’s portrayal has been hailed as a standout in the film, contributing significantly to its monumental success. The movie, directed by Nag Ashwin, has proven to be a colossal hit at the box office.