Sonam Kapoor believes Big B would be a wise choice. “He was the brand ambassador for Gujarat and now he’s likely to be one for India. Natural progression, isn’t it? The current government loves him. He’ll make for a great brand ambassador,” she exclaims.
BJP leader and Bachchan’s friend and colleague of 30 years, Shatrughan Sinha hasn’t been too vocal on the subject. His daughter Sonakshi Sinha, however, doesn’t mince words. The Akira actress says, “I think Mr. Bachchan represents the art and culture of the country really well. He’ll fit this role perfectly.”
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Her Lootera co-star Ranveer Singh agrees with her, adding, “Mr. Bachchan is a true icon and the perfect person to represent our country.”
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Director Shoojit Sircar, who worked with him in Piku, is willing to extend a helping hand if the superstar is chosen for the role. “I’m with him in whatever he chooses to do. I hope whatever the government decides is great for him.” Nawazuddin Siddiqui, currently working with Bachchan on Te3n thinks the star deserves a bigger honour.
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Rishi Kapoor, who has shared screen space with the superstar in many films, keeps it to the point when he says, “Mr. Bachchan will be a very good choice.”
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While Subhash Ghai claims to be “excited” at the idea, politician and former actress Jaya Prada simply says, “He has already done so much for so many different domestic sarkari campaigns. Doing campaigns for Incredible India will be easy for him.”
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha actress Bhoomi Pednekar asserts, “Mr. Bachchan is the greatest actor in India and probably no one symbolises the country better than him.”
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Tisca Chopra thinks the Sholay star’s appointment will appeal to everyone. “Even when we were very young, we used to know who Amitabh Bachchan is. He’s hardworking, diligent and professional. He’s what India wants to be,” she points out.
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While the country awaits an official announcement, Irrfan Khan, who teamed up with Bachchan in Piku, seems indifferent to the idea. He says, “How do I care? Ho gaye ambassador to achchi baat hai, ho jayein!”
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