Amitabh Bachchan writes and recites poem on coronavirus

Mumbai, March 13

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has posted a video to share his views on coronavirus, with a dash of poetry.

The video starts with Big B addressing the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak.

Amitabh recited the poem that he wrote in his mother tongue—Awadhi. The gist of the poem pertains to the precautionary measures that people should take in the wake of the outbreak.

In the video, Big B is seen giving basic advice on prevention, including washing hands and staying safe.

Amitabh wrote: “Concerned about the COVID 19 .. just doodled some lines .. in verse .. please stay safe ,” as he shared the video.

In the video, he is heard saying: “Bahutere ilaaj batawein jan manas sab, kekar sunein, kekar naahi kaun bataye e sab? Keyo kahis kalaunji piso, keyo anwla ras, keyo kahas ghar ma baitho hilo na tas se mas. Eer kahin au beer kaheen ki aisa kuch bhi karona bin sabun se haath dhoi ke kehu ke bhaiya chuo na. Hum kaha chalo hum bhi kar det hain jaisan bolein sab aawaye deo carona farona thengua dekhaub tab. (People are suggesting so many cures and treatments, whom should we listen to? One suggests we should use kalonji while another suggests we should stay at home. Many suggest one should not touch anyone without washing hands with soap and water. I thought I must also do as everyone suggests.).”— IANS