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Highlights
- Shatrughan Sinha says Amitabh Bachchan is a cultural icon
- Big B had earlier suggested Mr Sinha's name for the post
- Mr Sinha and Big B have worked in films like Kaala Pathar
BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday suggested the name of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan as the next President of India.
"It will be a matter of pride if Amitabh Bachchan, a cultural icon, is made president of the country," Mr Sinha told reporters.
"Amitabh Bachchan has achieved many a milestone in cultural and social fields and if he becomes president, it will fetch a good name for the country," said Mr Sinha, who has worked with the star in many successful movies. (Also Read:
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In reply to a question that Mr Bachchan has favoured Mr Sinha's name for the president's post, the second term BJP Lok Sabha member from Patna Sahib, said "it's his greatness. But, I will be happy if he graces the chair of President after Pranab Mukherjee."
Mr Sinha and Big B have worked in Bollywood hits like
Kaala Pathar,
Dostana and
Shaan.