Published 16:37 IST, September 19th 2024
Amitabh Bachchan Says Sorry For Speaking Wrong Marathi In Swachhta Abhiyaan Message
The Kalki 2898 AD actor recently took to his social media and issued an apology over incorrectly pronouncing a Marathi word.
Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has been quite active on social media, regularly posting videos and photos. Recently, to mark the start of Swachh Bharat Diwas, Big B shared an elaborate video that created a buzz online due to his use of Marathi. Following this, he released another video apologising for the mispronunciation.
Amitabh Bachchan issues an apology
The Kalki 2898 AD actor recently took to his social media and issued an apology over incorrectly pronouncing a Marathi word.
On Thursday, the senior actor took to his Instagram and shared a video of himself in which he said, “Hello, I’m Amitabh Bachchan . A few days ago, I shared a video on raising social awareness stating that I won’t litter. I also said the same thing in Marathi language, and my pronunciation in Marathi was a bit incorrect”.
He further mentioned, “The word, ‘Kachra’ in Marathi was mispronounced. My friend Sudesh Bhosale informed me about the mispronunciation. Hence, I’m making this video, this time with correct pronunciation”.
How was the issue raised?
Earlier, the veteran actor had shared two videos within a span of 11 minutes. The first video was on the concept of cleanliness and the second was about the ‘Beti Bachao’ campaign.
He said in the first video, “Namaskar main hoon Amitabh Bachchan , Mee kachra karnaar naahi, main kachra nahi karunga Dhanyawaad (Hello I am Amitabh Bachchan , I won’t litter. Thank you)”.
The actor’s apology incidentally comes in the wake of increasing language obsession in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
As a Prelude to Swachh Bharat Diwas on 2nd October 2024 SWACHHATA HI SEVA 2024 fortnight from 17th September to 2nd October 2024 with the theme "Cleanliness of Nature, Cleanliness of Culture" was launched today at City Centre, Medziphema 17th September 2024.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B will next be seen sharing the screen with Tamil megastar Rajinikanth in ‘Vettaiyan’ directed by T. J. Gnanavel. Apart from these two legends, the film will also star Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan
Updated 16:40 IST, September 19th 2024