Harivansh Rai Bachchan Believed Amitabh Was a Reincarnation of His Dad, Told Wife Teji: 'You Will...'

Harivansh Rai Bachchan believed that Amitabh Bachchan for a form of his late grandfather, Harivansh’s father Pratap Narayan Shrivastav. This interesting anecdote was shared by Aamir Khan in the latest promo of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The Bollywood star will be seen on the show, celebrating Amitabh’s 82nd birthday. In the new promo, Big B and Aamir discussed the veteran superstar’s father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942. He is the son of late poet and writer, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Amitabh’s mother was Teji Bachchan. In the KBC promo, Aamir revealed that on the day Teji Bachchan began experiencing labour pain, Harivansh told her that she will have a son and he will be a reincarnation of Pratap Narayan Shrivastav.

In the promo, Aamir Khan asked Amitabh, “Do you remember the day you were born?” Amitabh looked blank. Aamir then added, “Amitabh’s father has written details about the events that unfolded on actor’s birth day.” The actor then read out a piece of what seems to be Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s biography.

“When Teji woke me up and said that she is having labour pains, it was an auspicious timing. I had a vivid dream and I was so amazed by it that I couldn’t stop myself from sharing it with Teji. In my half-sleep state, I told her, ‘Teji, you will have a boy and my father’s soul is coming in his form,'” Aamir read.

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Harivansh Rai Bachchan died on January 18, 2003. He was 95. The poet, who was known for his works such as Madhushala and Agneepath, reportedly passed away after a prolonged illness. Amitabh often revisits his memories and writing of Harivansh.