This Article is From Jan 31, 2013

Did you know that Amitabh Bachchan can fly a plane?

Did you know that Amitabh Bachchan can fly a plane?

Big B says he could probably land a plane in an emergency.

Highlights

  • Not many know that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for his acting, can also fly airplanes.
  • During the grand finale of India's Prime Icon, the inimitable actor disclosed his hidden talent.
  • Not only that, the 70-year-old revealed that at one point in his life he had wished to join the Air Force.
  • He also spoke about the heights he hoped to reach, which today seem as a fairly low goal when compared to the status he has achieved.
  • "Yes I did take up flying. And if there ever is an emergency and you are in the aircraft, I may be able to land that plane," he said.
  • However, showing off his humorous side, the legendary actor quickly added, "provided it's a glider".
  • Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as the winner of India's Prime Icon. The episode of the show airs on Friday on Big CBS Prime.
Mumbai: Not many know that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for his acting, can also fly airplanes.

During the grand finale of India's Prime Icon, the inimitable actor disclosed his hidden talent.

Not only that, the 70-year-old revealed that at one point in his life he had wished to join the Air Force.

He also spoke about the heights he hoped to reach, which today seem as a fairly low goal when compared to the status he has achieved.

"Yes I did take up flying. And if there ever is an emergency and you are in the aircraft, I may be able to land that plane," he said.

However, showing off his humorous side, the legendary actor quickly added, "provided it's a glider".

Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as the winner of India's Prime Icon. The episode of the show airs on Friday on Big CBS Prime.
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