Amitabh Bachchan, recognized as a
teetotaler
today, did not always adhere to this lifestyle. In his earlier years, he was known to enjoy
alcohol
, especially during the 1970s and 1980s, when he was at the peak of his acting career.
In an old interview with
India Today
, the megastar spoke about being a chain smoker, meat eater, and drinker in the past and revealed why he gave it all up.
Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he doesn’t smoke, drink, or eat meat, explaining that his choices aren’t based on religious beliefs but rather personal taste. He mentioned that in his family, his father is a
vegetarian
while his mother is not, and similarly, his wife Jaya consumes meat, but he chooses not to.
The senior actor acknowledged that he used to eat meat and had a history of
smoking
and drinking, stating that at one point, he smoked 200 cigarettes a day in Calcutta. However he gave up those habits after moving to Bombay.
Amitabh had admitted to drinking anything available during that time but decided a few years ago that he no longer needed alcohol. Amitabh also noted that while his dietary preferences generally don’t cause him issues, they can pose challenges when shooting abroad, where it becomes difficult to find vegetarian food.
In the same interview, Amitabh Bachchan stated that he considers himself a non-violent person, although he admitted that he did lose his temper during his younger years. He reflected, saying that while he doesn’t believe he is inherently violent or prone to losing his temper often, he did get into a few fights during his college days.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Amitabh is set to share the screen with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming
film Vettaiyan
, directed by T. J. Gnanavel. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan.
