Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he has worn tinted glasses for 25 years as he ages
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he has worn tinted glasses for 25 years to conceal signs of aging in his eyes. He shared this personal detail during a recording of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Why it matters
The revelation provides a humanizing look at a major cultural icon and his approach to aging in the public eye.
Amitabh Bachchan has opened up about the emotional reason behind wearing his signature tinted glasses for the last 25 years. During the latest season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', the megastar candidly admitted that he added a slight tint to his spectacles to conceal the signs of ageing in his eyes, saying, "Humari aakh joh hai woh vrudhawasta mai pahuch gai hai." His heartfelt confession, coupled with an apology to the audience for the delayed shoot, has resonated deeply with fans.Amitabh Bachchan says his eyes have reached old ageRecalling a conversation with his crew about his spectacles, Amitabh Bachchan said, "Koi bolega sir joh aapka chasma haina woh galat hai, humne kaha kya galat hai yaar, main pacchees saal se yahi to chasma pehen raha hu, bolein nahi Sir, usmein yellow-yellow aaraha hain, humne kaha haan use thoda sa tint kiya hai, nahi sir wo gadbad hojayga.
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