Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most influential actors in Indian cinema history. Be it his films or quiz-reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Big B, as he’s often called, has beguiled generations. Now, Bachchan has added another feather to his cap as his life-size statue in New Jersey got listed as a tourist attraction on Google Maps.
Gopi Seth, an American businessman, installed the statue in August 2022 outside his residence in Edison City, about 35 kilometres south of Manhattan in New York.
“Our home has become one of the most popular tourist attractions, thanks to the Amitabh Bachchan statue. Recognised by Google Search, this site attracts a growing number of visitors each day,” Seth told PTI on Sunday.
Sharing a few videos of the fans visiting the statue, Seth said, “Fans of Mr Bachchan from all around the world travel to see the statue, with 20 to 25 cars of families arriving daily. Visitors often leave greeting cards and letters, expressing their admiration for the legendary actor.”
“Enthusiastic fans post videos, photos, and tweets about their experiences, flooding social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. These posts have garnered significant attention, further boosted the site’s fame and made it a trending destination on the internet,” Seth told PTI.
“Our home stands as a testament to Mr Bachchan’s global appeal, and we are honoured to welcome fans from every corner of the globe,” he said.
On the professional front, Bachchan was last seen playing Ashwatthama in director Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi mythology Kalki 2898 AD alongside Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Prabhas.
