Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose daughter-in-law actress Aishwarya Rai has recently found herself in the course of media attention because of her post-pregnancy weight, says he's amazed by the global interest in celebrity lifestyle.
He rues how celebrities need to carry a grin on their face even within the worst times.
“Celebrity interest is not only an Indian phenomenon, it's worldwide too. If you're celebrity, that is the cross you shall perforce must carry with a grin. Do no wrong and also you will be safe, but be prepared for the worst even if a small wrong have been done,” Amitabh wrote on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.
“Celebrities aren't some outer world aliens, they're as human as you and me. Mistakes and errors might be made and will be highlighted. The courage and strength to continuously face it, is what counts. Some do a marvellous job, others succumb. Some make light of it, others get affected,” he added.
The 69-year-old says while some may be able to cope, others succumb to constant media scrutiny.
“Each has his or her own way of coping with it. But this need to be remembered. Printed in black and white and seen now in colour on screens of idiot boxes, is a record for posterity and eternal. If it is wrong or right isn't the issue,” he said.
“What have been registered is registered for all times and beyond too. Those who still live have opportunity to bear and handle it as should they might. Those who have left us for heavenly abode, aren't present today to defend or clarify an accusation or an opinion they are going to have disagreed with,” he added.
