A day before he turned 83, Amitabh Bachchan left fans intrigued with an enigmatic post on X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of dawn. “It took two years to learn to speak; and 80 years to learn to stay silent,” read the post, tagged T 5527.
For the actor whose deep baritone once redefined Indian cinema’s idea of heroism and power, the post carries a subtle irony. After all, it was speech — his commanding voice and powerful dialogues — that helped shape his legendary on-screen persona in classics like Deewar, Zanjeer, and Sholay.
Yet, beyond its apparent paradox, the message seems to hold a quiet depth — perhaps a reflection of wisdom gathered over a lifetime in the public eye. Is it an amused assertion from a man who has truly seen it all — fame, failure, resurgence, and reverence? Or should it simply be read at face value — a philosophical reminder that while it takes only a few years to learn to speak, it can take a lifetime to master the art of knowing when not to?
Maybe, in his characteristically understated style, Big B’s words serve as a birthday reflection — a piece of hard-earned wisdom for his fans and followers. And that’s why his fans celebrated his birthday with fanfare and zeal. Watch it here…