When Amitabh Bachchan recalled being ambushed by six men who robbed of his briefcase filled with valuables, “I felt utterly helpless, in the middle of nowhere”

Amitabh Bachchan shared that while walking through the lobby of a hotel, a group of men splashed paint on him, pretending it was accidental.

Amitabh Bachchan's revelation

Amitabh Bachchan, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors, is synonymous with the title ‘Angry Young Man.’ This iconic avatar not only defined his career but also reshaped the landscape of Bollywood in the 1970s and 1980s. With his brooding intensity, commanding presence, and raw emotion, Amitabh became the voice of a generation that grappled with social injustices, corruption, and economic struggles.

However, when the legendary actor was robbed in broad daylight felt helpless. This incident remained etched in memory, and he recalled the incident during a conversation with Filmfare in 2001. The shocking event involved six men who splashed paint on him and stole his briefcase, leaving the actor shaken yet composed in the aftermath.

Amitabh Bachchan recalled being robbed in Boston

Amitabh Bachchan
Recalling the unfortunate incident, Amitabh Bachchan shared that while walking through the lobby of a hotel, a group of men splashed paint on him, pretending it was accidental. Despite his assurances that it was fine, they began cleaning his jacket. Amidst the distraction, they suddenly snatched his briefcase and fled the scene.

In the same interview, Amitabh revealed that the briefcase contained several important items, including his passport, letters from his parents, postcards from his children, and other valuable documents. Big B said, “A gang of six guys splashed paint on the back of my jacket, pretended to clean it and snatched my briefcase, which had everything – my passport, money, letters from my parents, postcards from my kids. I felt helpless, utterly helpless, in the middle of nowhere.”

Amitabh Bachchan went to Boston to meet Abhishek Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan's revelation
According to various media reports, the attack on Amitabh Bachchan occurred during a visit to Boston while his son, Abhishek Bachchan, was studying there. For those unaware, Abhishek had enrolled at Boston University to pursue a degree in business management. It is speculated that Big B was in Boston to meet his son when the incident took place. However, there is no official confirmation, and these claims remain gossip-column rumours.

Another lesser-known fact linking the Bachchans to Boston is that Amitabh Bachchan reportedly advised Abhishek to drop out of college to assist him in reviving their struggling production house, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL).