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Actor Amitabh Bachchan worked until 4 AM on set at age 83

By Editorial·8 June 2026·1 min read
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Veteran Hindi film actor Amitabh Bachchan, 83, has shared details of his demanding filming schedule, revealing that he worked late into the night until 4 AM before returning to the set for another day of work. The update comes as a reassurance to fans in Bandra and across the country who had recently been concerned about the legendary actor's well-being following rumors regarding his health.

The megastar shared the update on his personal Tumblr blog at 1 PM on Saturday, demonstrating his ongoing dedication to his craft and proving that age is no barrier to his professional commitments. In his blog post, Bachchan wrote about his late-night schedule and advised his followers to stay safe in the warm weather.

"Just up... worked till 4 am... now ready for work... keep well all... be careful of the Sun, and the heat... be hydrated..." Bachchan wrote in his post to his fans.

In a separate post on his blog, the actor shared a thoughtful and introspective message, offering his personal perspective on dealing with life's challenges. He expressed a philosophical outlook on how problems can serve as opportunities for learning and wisdom.

"The one good thing about problems is they will still be problems later ; don't have to deal with them right away .. Each day a learning .. and the gratitude of some issue that perturbs comes up and one gets the absolute training and knowledge of the issue and in turn , knowledge to be wiser or wise," Bachchan wrote.

The actor further reflected on how individuals can grow from these experiences, adding, "You do not need a problem to exact your learning; but if it does come the next time," to emphasize his belief in continuous personal development.

Bachchan's relentless work ethic and passion for continuous learning at the age of 83 continue to inspire his audience, showcasing his enduring dedication to the film industry.