Amitabh Bachchan RECALLS His Accident On Coolie Sets, Says 'I Was Struggling For Life, I Was In A State Of Coma'

Amitabh Bachchan came home 42 years ago after recovering from Coolie accident, actor recalls that tough phase!

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Amitabh Bachchan RECALLS His Accident On Coolie Sets, Says 'I Was Struggling For Life, I Was In A State Of Coma'
Amitabh Bachchan expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans for their warm wishes on August 2, a date he considers his "second birthday." This day marks 42 years since he survived a life-threatening accident during the filming of the movie "Coolie." The incident occurred in 1983, during a fight scene with actor Puneet Issar. Bachchan was supposed to fall onto a table, but he accidentally struck its edge, resulting in a severe abdominal injury. The injury was so critical that Bachchan was declared clinically dead for a few minutes before being revived. He underwent multiple surgeries and spent several months in critical condition before finally returning home on August 2, a day now celebrated by his fans nationwide as his second birthday. ALSO READ: Mai Jaya Amitabh Bachchan, Aapse Puchti Hoon: Veteran Actress Makes Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Laugh Out Loud With Her Hilarious Dig - WATCH 

On social media platform X, Bachchan shared his appreciation for the love and blessings he received, writing, “My love and greetings for all your blessings for the 2nd of August .. I am unable to reply to them individually .. so accept this as my response .. blessed. I shall make an effort though time permitting.” The Bollywoodirect film account also shared old footage of an "emotional reunion" between Bachchan and his family following his near-fatal accident. ALSO READ: Mughal-e-Azam Remake: Amitabh Bachchan As Akbar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan As Anarkali - How A South Filmmaker Wanted To Cast Big B's Family! 


In a throwback interview with Doordarshan, Bachchan reflected on the outpouring of support he received during his recovery. He said, “I am grateful, most of all, to all you people, who have prayed for me, my life. Be it in a temple, a mosque, or a church. I don’t know so many of you, yet you prayed for me and I am grateful for that. The least I can do now is live up to your expectations. I will try, I will try very hard. Thank you.”




In a past interview with Stardust, Bachchan recounted the details of the accident and its aftermath. He revealed that he was unaware of the severity of his condition at the time. “See, I never knew that I was going to die. I knew that there was something very wrong with me but I never knew that I was going to die. And the entire period when I was seemingly gone, when I was struggling for life, I was in a state of coma. I was unconscious. That was a difficult period for my family. It was easy for me because I was oblivious. The difficult period for me started after I got okay. When you’re told what you’ve been through. And it’s not enough that you’ve been told,” he had said.

Bachchan’s recovery and resilience continue to inspire his fans, and his acknowledgment of their support shows the deep bond he shares with them. The anniversary of his return home after the accident is a testament to his enduring spirit and the collective strength of his well-wishers.

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