Bollywood gaining recognition and popularity overseas: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday said that the Bollywood is gaining ample popularity and recognition overseas. Addressing the media on the sidelines of an event hosted by International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Mumbai, Bachchan said: “I would like to see Indian cinema reach greater heights. We are now almost
a parallel culture, I don't know whether this is good for the country or not but
we are.” “Everywhere that Indians travel, overseas there is always a reference
to our film industry. That boards extremely well. I think that's great form of
recognition,” Bachchan added. He also applauded the efforts of IIFA and noted
that he was privileged to be associated with this forum. Earlier to addressing
the media, he cast his vote for the IIFA awards 2010, which incidentally happens
to be the first vote for the eleventh edition of awards. “It's the eleventh year
for IIFA. I feel very privileged and proud that being a member of this wonderful
fraternity to have had the opportunity and a great pleasure to take Indian cinema
beyond Indians shows,” Bachchan said.
