Mumbai, Dec 23: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a heartwarming memory of his first meeting with the iconic Punjabi artist, Gurdas Maan, in an old video that has resurfaced online. During a quiz-based reality show, Bachchan spoke fondly of Maan, recalling how the two met for the first time at an airport.

Amitabh revealed, “Let me tell you something. I’m a big fan of Gurdas Maan. I’ve been listening to him for many years. And I don’t know if he remembers me or not, but I’m reminding him.” He went on to describe the moment when they met, saying, "The first time we met was at an airport. And as soon as he came, he bowed to me. I got so nervous. I said, ‘What a great man you are. Don’t ever do this. I’m not worthy of this. I bow to you.”

In response, Gurdas Maan expressed his admiration for Bachchan’s kindness and respect towards others, stating, "You take such good care of an elderly person, a child, or anyone who can’t walk properly. And even if they have a tear in their eyes, you treat them respectfully because the knowledge and art that you have inside you is not common. It’s very bright. It’s an example of perfectness. Thank you so much."

In a poignant moment, Bachchan also remembered his late mother, Teji Bachchan, on her 18th death anniversary. He took to his blog to share a heartfelt tribute, posting a picture of his mother along with a touching note. Amitabh wrote, “Maa ki yad main din samarpit aaj ka din. December 21. Kuch kehne ke liye shabd nahi hote bas… Prarthanayein. (Dedicated to Maa’s memory, today. December 21. There are no words left to say, bas… only prayers).”

Teji Bachchan, who married poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan in 1941, was a loving mother to Amitabh and his brother Ajitabh. Known for her love of the stage, she would often sing at social gatherings. Teji spent a significant amount of time in the hospital in 2007 and passed away at the age of 93 on December 21, 2007, after a prolonged illness.

On a professional note, Amitabh also shared an update regarding his grandson Agastya Nanda’s film Ikkis, which was initially slated for release on October 2. The war drama, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is now set for a solo release on January 1, 2024. The film, based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, was previously planned for a Christmas release alongside Kartik Aaryan's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.