Amitabh Bachchan’s Heartwarming Gesture: Free Helmets for Fans Inspired by KBC
Amitabh Bachchan promotes road safety by giving free helmets to fans inspired by a KBC contestant.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan made headlines with a heartfelt gesture, distributing free helmets to fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, during his traditional Sunday fan meet. The 82-year-old actor, known for greeting fans every Sunday since 1982, was inspired by Raghvendra Kumar, popularly known as the “Helmet Man of India,” a contestant on the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), which Bachchan currently hosts.
Kumar, a road safety advocate, has dedicated himself to raising awareness about the importance of wearing helmets, having distributed thousands to bike riders across Indian cities. His appearance on KBC and his mission to promote road safety left a profound impact on Bachchan, prompting the actor to incorporate this cause into his weekly fan interaction. In addition to helmets, Bachchan also handed out dandiya sticks in anticipation of the upcoming Navratri festivities, blending cultural celebration with a message of safety.
Sharing a video of the event on his X handle on Monday, Bachchan wrote, “Honoured to have met the ‘HELMET MAN’ at KBC .. who voluntarily gives out helmets to bike riders for safety .. A learning for me .. so I followed and gave out at the Sunday Fan meet .. dandiya sticks for dandiya and helmets to as many as I could .. Each day is a learning.” The post highlighted his commitment to learning and contributing to societal good, resonating with his millions of followers.
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Kumar responded to Bachchan’s post, describing the actor’s gesture as the “greatest award” of his life. “Your words and blessings are the greatest award of my life. I had never imagined that in our very first meeting, I would be able to plant a seed of safety in your heart,” Kumar wrote. He expressed gratitude for Bachchan’s support, noting that the actor’s actions have elevated his dream of an accident-free India into a potential nationwide movement.
This initiative underscores Bachchan’s enduring influence, not only as a cinematic legend but also as a socially responsible figure leveraging his platform to promote meaningful causes. The event has sparked widespread appreciation, further cementing his legacy as a beloved public figure dedicated to inspiring positive change.
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