An old interview reveals how Amitabh Bachchan was robbed in Boston, USA, leaving him helpless and without his briefcase.
Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor of Indian cinema, has witnessed several ups and downs throughout his illustrious career. With a journey spanning over five decades, Big B has faced many challenges, but an incident in Boston, USA, during the early 2000s left him feeling completely vulnerable and helpless.
The Shocking Robbery Incident
In a candid 2001 interview with Filmfare, Amitabh Bachchan recalled a shocking robbery incident that happened to him while he was staying in Boston. As he walked through the lobby of a hotel, a group of six individuals approached him. They splashed paint on his jacket, pretending it was an accident, and began to clean it off.
In the chaos, one of the individuals suddenly snatched Amitabh’s briefcase and fled the scene. The briefcase, as Big B revealed, contained some of his most personal and important possessions—his passport, letters from his parents, postcards from his children, and a significant amount of money.
Big B Felt Helpless After the Robbery
Despite being one of the most famous actors in the world, Amitabh Bachchan found himself feeling utterly helpless in this foreign country. Recalling the event, he shared how powerless he felt at that moment. “Six people sprinkled paint on my jacket, pretended to clean it, and took my briefcase, which had everything—my passport, money, letters from my parents, and postcards from my children,” he said, adding that the situation left him feeling completely vulnerable.
Luckily, Bachchan did not suffer any physical injuries during the robbery, but the emotional impact of losing such personal belongings was significant.
The Connection with Abhishek’s Studies in Boston
During the time of this unfortunate event, Bachchan’s son, Abhishek Bachchan, was studying in Boston. Abhishek had enrolled at Boston University to pursue a degree in Business Management, and his father’s visit to the U.S. was reportedly to meet him. While there’s no official confirmation of whether this robbery occurred during one of Amitabh’s visits to see Abhishek, many media outlets have speculated that this could have been the case.
