The Bong in Amitabh Bachchan wants to mime the mime

When its 48 degrees on set, and the heat is so intense that the perspiration dries up before it can even consider drenching the chest or chin, what does Amitabh Bachchan do? (Big B’s blog)

Updated on: Apr 25, 2016 4:47 PM IST

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When its 48 degrees on set, and the heat is so intense that the perspiration dries up before it can even consider drenching the chest or chin, what does Amitabh Bachchan do? (Big B’s blog)

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He mimes the mime. The actor took to his blog to share images from a shoot and wrote that in such heat, it is best to mime. (Big B’s blog)

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Bachchan said the ‘bong’ look was deliberate, because the script demanded so .. (Big B’s blog)

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And the mood? he said it was anatmosphereoftheuniverseplaguedwithsuchextenuating-circumstancesthatpercludeyoufromsuchextravagance … (Big B’s blog)

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For those who got it, you have earned your place in Amitabh Bachchan fandom. (Big B’s blog)

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And those who didn’t get it, we suggest watching Amar, Akbar Anthony. We promise it to be a rollicking ride. (Big B’s blog)

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Always a professional, Amitabh Bachchan shoots for a commercial in sweltering heat. (Big B’s blog)

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Amitabh Bachchan was shooting in the iconic Essel Studio. (Big B’s blog)

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Bachchan had shot for films such as Sholay and Hera Pheri in the same studios. (Big B’s blog)

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He also met a junior artist he had known since the time of his introduction into films. (Big B’s blog)