A thoughtful gesture for thirsty commuters at Amitabh Bachchan's residence Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan. Pic/Satej Shinde

The restrictions on movements to stem the rise of virus cases may have made many miss a recent addition at Jalsa. Outside Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu Scheme abode, a huge earthen pot occupies pride of place. There's also a canopy tent to protect it from the sun. The matka, which also has glasses attached, is filled with fresh water daily to quench the thirst of passers-by, including frontline warriors.

Residents of the neighbouring bungalows have been following this practice for a while. There are matkas in different sizes outside their gates. We have seen auto drivers refilling their water bottles while passing through. The thoughtful gesture is a big draw during summer.

Last week, Amitabh Bachchan's office 'Janak' in suburban Juhu was flooded after cyclone Tauktae hit the city. In his blog Big B informed his fans, "There is an eerie silence in the midst of the Cyclone... Flooding in the vulnerable Janak Office, impromptu plastic cover sheets still in prep for the heavy Monsoon rain, ripped apart .. sheds and shelters for some staff blown away."

Bachchan said he shared his wardrobe with the staff whose uniforms were drenched as they repaired the office after the incessant rains. "Staff simply amazing in such conditions .. their uniforms wet and dripping but they continue .. gave them dress changes urgently in this strife, from my own wardrobe and now they proudly move about as Chelsea and Jaipur Pink Panther supporters."

Recently, Big B received his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. On his Instagram handle, he shared a picture from the vaccination centre, where he could be seen getting the jab for the second time. He captioned the post as, "Doosra bhi ho gaya. Covid wala, Cricket wala nahi. sorry sorry that was really bad one." In the photo, Bachchan could be seen wearing a green T-Shirt and black track pants paired along with a black mask and a bandana on his head.

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