Reflecting on his past, Bachchan noted, “Maybe in the 70s or 80s, I could walk into a restaurant and have several people looking at me. But if two seconds later, you have an Aamir, a Shah Rukh or a Salman walking in, the place would go crazy. That’s a gauge of your standing. It’s also a gauge of what they are but it’s inadvertently a gauge of where you are standing now.”

Despite his comments on diminishing public attention, Bachchan remains a major figure in the film industry. Currently, he is enjoying significant success with his role in the film *Kalki 2898 AD*. Playing the character of Ashwatthama, Bachchan has received widespread acclaim for his commanding performance. The film also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. In addition to his film career, Bachchan has returned as the host for the new season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC 16).