After spending time with his huge fans outside Jalsa on a busy Sunday and organizing a holy sahastra puja, the megastar Amitabh Bachchan Wrap up its weekend with deeply moving, philosophical late-night screenings. Taking to his personal blog, the Bollywood legend shared how he was deeply moved after watching the confirmed new documentary event. World War II with Tom Hanks. Impressed by the raw human value described by the Hollywood veteran, Big B penned a chilling note highlighting the futility of history’s bloodiest war, openly questioning whether humanity has really absorbed the disastrous lessons of the past or if millions continue to suffer only for “a whimsical and fancy ego”.In a post on his personal blog, Big B talked about spending time with the documentary after a busy day. Earlier, he met the devotees during his traditional Sunday gathering and also noted that a Sahastra Puja dedicated to Lord Hanuman was performed at the jalsa. Sharing his immediate reaction, he wrote: “And then spent some time watching a World War II documentary narrated by Tom Hanks and realized the futility of war, millions of innocent lives lost – for what.. In the whims and fancy of a man’s ego – often .. what ends up ..”
Big B on the devastating effects of war
The documentary explores World War II from multiple perspectives. It covers military operations, important historical events and the experiences of ordinary people caught up in the conflict. Amitabh Bachchan points out that the narrative highlights not only the political and military decisions, but also the hardships faced by civilians and soldiers. He reflected on the level of violence and destruction that the war years had unleashed across countries.Commenting on the documentary’s broad themes, he writes: “The machinery of war, the brutal killings and beliefs that have no place in a peaceful world . . . and Ai puts it in a broader perspective: . . . through the invasion of Poland in 1939, the conflict, the strategy of war, and the end of an era not only for leaders. But the suffering of ordinary soldiers and civilians.”“
Millions of lives lost are central to his thinking
A major theme of Amitabh Bachchan’s note was the human cost of war. He emphasized that millions of people lost their lives while entire cities and communities were destroyed. The actor observed that every nation involved believed it was acting out of necessity, yet the results were disastrous for countless families around the world. Expressing his thoughts, he said: “Ten million have died, yet almost every nation involved believes it is acting out of necessity. Cities were destroyed, populations displaced and entire communities wiped out. Even the victors have endured great loss and trauma.”The actor also reflected on how the end of World War II did not end global tensions. In turn, it led to new geopolitical challenges and fears that have shaped the modern world. Acknowledging the courage shown by many individuals during the conflict, he emphasized that such actions took place amid great suffering. He wrote: “The war brought an end to a tyranny, but a world faced with new tensions, including the Cold War and nuclear weapons. Individual acts of courage shine through, but they occur against the backdrop of great human tragedy. An idea often associated with serious WWII documentaries is that war may sometimes be inevitable, but it is never glorified when viewed from the perspective of those who must endure it.”
Big B questions whether humanity has learned from history
Towards the conclusion of his note, Bachchan reflected on the experiences of young people who entered the war with hope and enthusiasm, only to face its brutal reality. He also mentioned the staggering number of casualties suffered by the countries involved in the conflict. Describing the documentary as a powerful reminder of the true cost of war, the actor questioned whether the lessons of history have truly been absorbed by humanity. Ending his reflections on an emotional note, he wrote: “Desire to own, occupy and command, through the joy of victory and then oblivion and defeat in final defeat .. World War II .. the war that changed the world .. there it is..??”On the work front, Big B will next be seen in the sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.
