Filmmaker files complaint against Amitabh Bachchan for singing ‘incorrect’ national anthem

A complaint was filed against Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan at Ashok Nagar police station in New Delhi today for allegedly incorrectly singing the national anthem during the World T20 clash between India and Pakistan. The complaint was filed by short filmmaker Ullhas PR.

“Amitabh Bachchan sang the national anthem in 1 minute 10 seconds while the mandatory time is 52 seconds. One can take two or three seconds more or less while singing the national anthem but Amitabh crossed the mandated time limit.” Ullhas told IANS. In his complaint, Ullhas also said that Bachchan used the word “Sindhu” in place of “Sindh” while singing the anthem.

Bachchan sang the national anthem on March 19 at the Eden Garden in Kolkata along with thousands at the sprawling stadium before the high-voltage match began. The crowd cheered massively upon listening to the mesmerizing voice of Amitabh and the moment was heart-wrenching for every Indian fan. The mega star is known for his deep, baritone voice. He has been a narrator, a playback singer, and presenter for numerous programmes. Renowned film director Satyajit Ray was so impressed with his voice that he decided to use Amitabh as the narrator in his 1977 film Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players).

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India was in a tricky situation having lost the opening encounter against the Kiwis and needed to win this game in order to give themselves a hope of staying alive in the tournament. Virat Kohli once again proved his class in a run-chase and along with Yuvraj Singh he carried the team over the line in the important encounter.