13 May 2025 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has paid tribute to the Indian soldiers with a special poem following Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s address to the nation regarding Operation Sindoor, showcasing his respect and admiration for the nation’s armed forces.
Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Indian soldiers
On May 12, Amitabh took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post a poem by his father, the late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, which salutes the bravery of the Indian Army. Alongside the poetic excerpt, he captioned it with a resounding “Jai Hind… Jain Hind Ki Sena”, conveying his admiration for the nation’s forces. His post on Indian army came a few hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor.
In his post, Amitabh wrote, “And the words of Poojya Babuji (respected father) resound…loud and clear…and in reverberation…from every element of the Country…from every corner”, following which he shared the poem.
The poem excerpt read, “Oh! The angered and dedicated Jawans of the Country…clench your teeth…stand up and move forward…upward and beyond…without giving any voice…if you have to speak…may the sound be heard of your slaps registered on the face of the enemy! In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man. As modest stillness and humility: But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger…”
Summary: Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to Indian soldiers by reciting a powerful poem by his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, following PM Modi’s speech.