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Cannot read, cannot write, cannot see: Amitabh Bachchan on eye surgery

Cannot read, cannot write, cannot see: Amitabh Bachchan on eye surgery

Senior Bachchan reveals he has a lot of thinking to do, especially when it comes to the universe and its Creator.
01 Mar, 2021

After undergoing three weeks of treatment for the novel coronavirus and successfully recovering from the disease, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has now found himself dealing with another medical issue — an eye surgery.

Without getting into the specifics of what exactly happened, the Sholay star took to his blog to reveal details about his condition.

"Thank you for all the concern and the wishes for the medical condition.." he began. "Eye surgeries at this age are delicate and need precision handling... the best is being done and one hopes all shall be well... the sight and the recovery is slow and difficult so if there are typing errors they are to be excused."

The Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham actor then stated he felt like 'Gary Sobers'. "I am seeing three letters for each word and hitting the middle button," he joked.

He then revealed how his second eye is still pending surgery and how the wait was a lengthy one.

"Progress is slow and there is yet another eye to go...so it's a long haul. Hoping of course that it all gets well in time for my schedule which begins in a few. The new film with Vikas Bahl, tentatively titled GoodBye. Some of the stills from the look test were put up...but they are just tests. Nothing has been finalised."

The 78-year-old also thanked his fans for their love and concern.

"It's an emotional moment for me to receive the concern and wishes from all friends. I never expect[ed] it and when it comes it's overwhelming...thank you...deeply touched," he said, adding that he could never do without their affection.

Reflecting on how he spends his current time, Bachchan revealed that he has a lot of thinking to do, especially when it comes to the universe and its Creator.

"The day passes with nothing to do...cannot read, cannot write, cannot see, so just sitting there in oblivion...eyes shut most of the time and attempted listening to music, which is not a very convincing pastime, unless of course it is being created but that too is ‘out of bounds’ for the moment.

"...and you think then and wonder and imagine all the wonders of the world...how and when and how much did all this happen. The universe, the beings, the complicated forms and their existence...who made them, and why in this shape and condition and the genius of the Maker. If there is that Unknown Force, which created all this around us," he wrote.

"This complicated system, this billions of nerves and forms into each living... how... HOW?!" he questioned, before concluding that existence was a complication, an unresolved equation.

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Changez Khan Mar 01, 2021 03:34pm
Best wishes for Amitabh Bachchan.
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M. Saeed Mar 01, 2021 03:40pm
Existence itself is as complex as a person born out of the billions of possibilities.
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JustSaying Mar 01, 2021 04:03pm
Get well soon Sir.. ( an Institution of Talent... Actor.. Singer.. Poet..Host.. Compere... Entrepreneur... etc.. )
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babu Mar 01, 2021 04:50pm
AB is a big twitter star earning millions per tweet. BIG influencer.
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Gopal Patel Mar 01, 2021 04:51pm
He is a fighter .He will survive this misfortune also. Pray for his quick recovery .
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Fast comment Mar 01, 2021 05:16pm
Inshallah he will get well soon.
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Ahmad Mar 01, 2021 05:17pm
Get well soon Sir. We in Pakistan are all praying for your health.
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Multani Mar 01, 2021 05:49pm
Great man, great actor, best wishes, get well soon.
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M. Saeed Mar 01, 2021 06:01pm
All these temporary set backs are for a better and comfortable future.
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Sanity 101 Mar 01, 2021 06:16pm
ahh yes , the age to finally ponder, when you don't have the energy to do anything else
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Jamil Soomro, New York City Mar 01, 2021 06:48pm
Amitabh Bachchan's ego is taller than his height. He should have retired from the Indian Film Industry long time ago. The strong Studio Lights at his age have finally affected his eyes. The great Dilip Kumar made the wise decision when he retired from the Movie Industry.
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Sami Mar 01, 2021 07:49pm
Thousands of Kashmiris eyesights were taken away by pellet guns used by Indian Army on civilians. Wish you well Mr Bachan.
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Zulfiqar Mar 01, 2021 09:59pm
What a legend Amitabh Bachan is. Wishing you well.
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Sharjeel Mar 01, 2021 10:46pm
@M. Saeed well said.
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Taj Ahmad-Pakistan Mar 01, 2021 10:58pm
Get well soon Mr. AB.
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Khalid Abdullah Mar 01, 2021 11:38pm
He's Ok soon
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Mar 01, 2021 11:54pm
What a legend. Get well soon Sir. Prayers for your wellbeing.
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Arshad Patel Mar 02, 2021 12:02am
Best Wishes to a great guy!! I'have an autograph form AB taken on 6th Ave NYC - 09/2015 when he used to live in Teaneck, New Jersey!
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Saif Zulfiqar Mar 02, 2021 01:01am
I am hurt to read this news about AB. Will pray all the time for his early recovery. May Almighty help him.
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RationalBabu Mar 02, 2021 01:12am
@Sami sadly out of context!
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RationalBabu Mar 02, 2021 01:21am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City talent is never exhausted, you contribute till your last breath. There are plenty of aged but talented people working in arts, literature and even politics all over the world!
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Leo Mar 02, 2021 01:31am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City : not a polite comment. Zohar Sehgal acted almost until she died at 102 ..there are several others in the list.
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Meesaq Zaidi Mar 02, 2021 07:14am
Our Best Wishes for Ami
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Dan Mar 02, 2021 07:41am
@Sami not thousand but millions!
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Multani Mar 02, 2021 03:35pm
@Jamil Soomro, New York City Dalip sahib was Pakistani, never Indian, wonder why he never settled in Pakistan and chose India instead, Bachan no match to him.
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Adeel Mar 02, 2021 05:12pm
With his stature Amit Jee have never seen anything wrong going around in the society , he's always been blind when it comes to minority , can do movies and deliver big dialogues against the atrocities Indian army or police or these RSS goons but in real life he is a coward
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Vijay Mar 02, 2021 08:10pm
@Sami so what's your point?
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Vijay Mar 02, 2021 08:12pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan legend id Dilip Kumar, Rafi Sahab. Raj Kapoor, Wahia Rahman, Meena Kumari, Johnny Walker not some two timing wino.
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Vijay Mar 02, 2021 08:14pm
@Meesaq Zaidi if he had led a simple not drinking so much he would be in much better shape like Dilip Kumar 2 100.
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Javelin Mar 02, 2021 08:48pm
@Jamil Soomro, New York City ONLY MUSLIMS ARE WISE!
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Jamil Soomro, New York City Mar 02, 2021 10:39pm
@Javelin Where have I said this in my comment? My comparison is that of the great Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan vis-a-vis Indian Film Industry.
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Raz Mar 03, 2021 08:07am
@Javelin But he never said it directly.
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Daksha Sanghvi Mar 03, 2021 07:51pm
WE in Geneva Switzerland are praying for Mr. Amitabh Bachhan's health. Wish him very fast Recovery. Daksha Sanghvi.
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