EXCLUSIVE: What Batman is for Ayaan, Amitabh Bachchan is to Me - Emraan Hashmi

By Urvi Parikh

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 | 01:36 PM IST | 498.9K

Amitabh Bachchan is the undisputed Shahenshah of Bollywood and is universally loved by all, both within the industry and outside too. The actor has been admired across generations and many are awestruck with his aura.

Same is the case with actor Emraan Hashmi, who has always been in awe of the megastar. Recently, the actor had sent across the copy of his book The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer to Amitabh Bachchan, like he did to the other colleagues in the industry.

While many stars have praised Emraan and his son's story, a small handwritten letter from Big B indeed made Emraan's day. Amitabh Bachchan, sent across a letter to Ayaan and Emraan, praising the book and them. Emraan shared the same on his social media too.

When we met Emraan for an interaction ahead of Azhar's release, we asked him about the letter and the actor couldn't stop gushing about it. "The content of the letter is too personal but I am surprised that what ever Amitabh sir has mentioned is amazing. He has read the book, written about Ayaan and also kept in mind the key chapters. It has been very thoughtful of him and that letter proves why he is what he is," reveals Emraan.

He admits, "Ayaan has seen the letter and he knows who is Amitabh Bachchan but not the way I see him. He has seen him in TV's and ads but I have grown up watching him. What Batman is for Ayaan, Amitabh Bachchan is to me. So we will frame the letter and put it up in his room."

Now that's sweet, we say!