At 83, Amitabh Bachchan says it's disturbing for him to not work each day: 'Living in anxiety is harmful for the mind'
ETimes April 06, 2026 02:39 AM
Amitabh Bachchan is considered a living legend with a career spanning over six decades in the industry. Yet, at the age of 83, it's the actor's dedication and discipline towards work that leaves many inspired. In his recent blog post, the veteran actor opened up about how strongly routine influences his daily existence. Bachchan revealed that even a single day without work leaves him feeling unsettled.
He expressed, “A day that spelt ‘lazy’… no reason whatsoever… just it seems disturbing to not be working each day… and when you do not work each day according to a schedule… the entire process of habit forming that pre seeded… the day suddenly becomes a mystery of deeds, which normally would have worked in perfect unison." He went on to explain how breaking away from routine disrupts his sense of balance.
“You wonder, why the day is not behaving the way you normally wish it to be. So if there is some understanding of this element within us, then ‘may there be peace and calm around us’ but for some it never happens and that is an added anxiety. Living in anxiety, they say, is harmful for the mind and body and leading an anxious day, on the weakness of this phenomena is unrequired."
Bachchan recently concluded his stint as host of the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati , adding another milestone to his long-standing association with the iconic quiz show.
While bidding an emotional farewell, he reflected on his journey with the audience.
“Sometimes, we live a moment so deeply and get so lost in it that when it reaches its final point, it feels as though it had just begun, and yet it is ending so soon. Everything feels like it happened just yesterday. I am about to begin the last day of this game, going through these emotions. I’ve spent one-third of my life… more than one-third of my life, with all of you, and it has been a great privilege."
On the professional front, Bachchan was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD , directed by Nag Ashwin . The film, which also featured Prabhas, Deepika Padukone , and Kamal Haasan , went on to become a major box office success, crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.
