Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is not retiring from acting or professional work anytime soon, putting to rest speculation sparked by one of his recent blog entries.
The veteran actor addressed the issue on Monday night after some readers interpreted the closing words “and I retire” in an earlier as a possible reference to stepping away from his career. Bachchan said the remark was about going to bed, not leaving acting or other professional commitments.
What Amitabh Bachchan clarified
In his latest blog entry, Bachchan wrote in Hindi and explained in English: “No, sir, I am not retiring from work; in English, it means I am now going to sleep!!! And, sir, you are not invited to come there.”
His clarification followed an earlier discussion about how his blog s can be misunderstood. Bachchan had expressed amusement at the way his words are interpreted and reported before ending that entry with “and I retire”. That wording led to speculation about whether he was announcing a career decision.
The actor has now made clear that “retire” was being used in the context of sleep. His statement therefore refers to the meaning of the earlier remark rather than to any plan to stop working.
Bachchan’s current work schedule
The 83-year-old actor continues to host the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, a programme with which he has been associated for more than 2 decades.
Recent blog s also offered an indication of the workload connected with the show. Bachchan revealed that he had worked continuously from 7 a.m. one day until 7 a.m. the following morning. He said the work had to be completed on time because the first broadcast date for KBC had already been announced.
That account formed part of his recent comments about a demanding professional schedule. It also provides context for his latest explanation: his reference to retiring was linked to ending the day and going to sleep, rather than ending his career.
Why the remark drew attention
Bachchan’s earlier wording appeared in a personal blog about the way his comments are understood. The phrase “and I retire” was subsequently read by some as a possible sign that he was considering retirement from acting.
His latest directly rejects that interpretation. Bachchan said he has no plans to retire from work anytime soon, while his continuing role on Kaun Banega Crorepati remains part of his current professional commitments.
Conclusion
Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that his earlier use of “retire” referred to going to bed, not withdrawing from acting or professional work. He continues to host the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati while maintaining a demanding schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Amitabh Bachchan retiring from acting?
No. Bachchan has clarified that he is not retiring from acting or professional work anytime soon.
Q. What did Amitabh Bachchan mean by “and I retire”?
He said “retire” referred to going to sleep, not stepping away from his career.
Q. Why did people think Bachchan was retiring?
An earlier blog entry ended with the words “and I retire”, which some readers interpreted as a career announcement.
Q. Which show is Amitabh Bachchan currently hosting?
He is hosting the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Q. How old is Amitabh Bachchan?
He is 83 years old.
Q. What did Bachchan say about his work schedule?
He said he worked continuously from 7 a.m. one day until 7 a.m. the following morning because the first broadcast date for KBC had already been announced.
