At the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Amitabh Bachchan—in his own words—was embarrassed by the actions of actor Akshay Kumar. Was it an off-colour joke? A crazy prank which might have suited a younger actor, but not a senior, venerable man like Amitabh Bachchan? None of it.
In the ceremony, senior Bachchan was presented with the Indian Film Personality Of The Year award by Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani and Akshay. The latter attempted to touch Amitabh Bachchan's feet, but Bachchan pulled him into an embrace.
"Embarrassed that Akshay does this ... no Akshay this is not done," tweeted Big B.
The two-hour-long closing ceremony started after the final call on the screening of S Durga was taken by the jury and the festival organisers. The Panorama jury saw the censored version of the film yesterday.
The ceremony, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Sonali Bendre and Dangal actor Zaira Wasim, started on a musical note with singer Papon performing one of his most popular songs Moh moh ke dhaage.
Salman, who made a surprise entry on the stage following the performance could not speak much due to bad throat, but gave the audience some memorable moments with his chat with Tubelight child actor Matin Rey Tangu.
"My voice is gone. But I have come to Goa, because I love this place and the people," he said.
Salman and Matin also recreated the "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" scene from their film Tubelight.
(With inputs from PTI)
