Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has joined a host of celebrities, including Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, and Parineeti Chopra, by sharing images inspired by Studio Ghibli that have gone viral.
On his blog, he posted several Ghibli-themed pictures from a recent meet and greet with fans, whom he affectionately calls his “Extended Family,” outside his residence in Mumbai. He remarked on the influence of Ghibli, stating, “…and Ghibli .. invades the world…in the reality of the realm of communication… (sic).” Additionally, he shared a video discussing the increasingly popular concept of “reels,” noting, “And the making of the ‘reel’ .. another now popular concept .. one which demands attention.”
Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation studio established in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has made significant contributions to the animation industry, expanding its reach to include various media formats. Recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform introduced a feature that transforms images into Ghibli’s animation style. On March 30, Bachchan announced that preparations for the upcoming season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” are underway, with the initial step being the promotional campaign.
He expressed on his blog, “Work is the reliever of one’s destiny .. and the next season preparations have begun in real earnest for the SHOW .. so the initial step be the promo to invite for registrations (sic).” He also pondered the immersive experience of watching films or TV series, stating, “Is it with everyone or just me .. when we see a film or a TV series, the engrossed percentage is so large that after a while you begin to be and behave like one of the characters in the film.
