Amitabh Bachchan recently surprised his fans by sharing an interesting video on Instagram about an ancient Hindu Vishnu temple located in Bandar Abbas. Through this post, the veteran actor highlighted the unique historical relationship between India and Iran, drawing attention to the role of Indian traders in the region during the 19th century.The segment focused on the historic Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple, said to have been built in 1892 during the Qajar era for members of the Indian Hindu merchant community living and working in the city. The post quickly sparked curiosity online, with many social media users expressing their appreciation for the lesser-known cultural and historical connections highlighted by the actor.Amitabh shared the video, and commented on it, saying: “The ancient Hindu Vishnu temple in Abbas Bandar, Iran..
Built in 1892 during the Qajar era, it was built for Hindu merchants from India who worked in the city.. The song… is in Persian.”The temple, known as the Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple, serves as a reminder of the Indian merchants who once conducted trading activities in the Iranian port city. The video also featured a Persian song in the background, adding to the cultural richness of the post.Known for frequently sharing historical trivia, reflective thoughts and stories of cultural significance on social media, Amitabh has once again succeeded in wowing fans with this glimpse into a shared Indo-Iranian heritage.
Recently, the legendary actor also spoke about dealing with sleepless nights due to demanding work commitments. Reflecting on his hectic routine, he admitted that despite doctors recommending proper rest, work often takes priority.He wrote, “Sleep does not take place at this hour of the morning compared to the night before. Why because work is more important than sleep… Medicine says it is not true… 7 hours should be a minimum… The body grows, develops and repairs in the hours of sleep… So what does one do? While I am working, I am glued to the Ef blog but in the silence of the night that gentle music on slide guitar – sitar offers some of the most soulful classical meditation solos… Aah!! There is no better medicine for the soul than this.”
“The actor also expressed how much comfort he finds in music, especially classical and meditative pieces, which help calm his mind during long, restless nights.
