Big B. Big life lessons: Check out these tips on self-growth inspired by the superstar

When this writer was in school a teacher was invited with her class to attend the recording of a Kaun Banega Crorepati episode Her relay of the experience which has stuck with this writer highlighted one of many values upheld by Amitabh Bachchan She said ldquoAfter being introduced the actor walked onto the set to the crowdrsquos cheers Amidst it all he stopped to pick up some trash on the floor went backstage to discard it before rejoining the setrdquo Somewhere in this writerrsquos memory is another conversation about how Bachchan also leaves newspapers neatly folded for others to read Connecting these stories we concluded that the godly standard of cleanliness preached to children is achievable after all Big B turned 80 earlier this month and therersquos much to learn from him to further our selfgrowth Here are some Bachchaninspired lessonsHigh on humilityTo borrow words from poet Maya Angelou people will never forget how you make them feel This is where kindness goes beyond selfgrowth and contributes to a standing legacy Zarina Screwvala cofounder and managing trustee Swades Foundation highlights the manner in which Bachchan interacts with those around him with humility warmth and compassion She shares ldquoI fondly recall his visit to Raigad where he and Jayaji met with empowered communities with whom the Swades Foundation had worked for many years Unruffled by the heat and huge crowd he intently heard what everyone had to share absorbed every nugget of information and took time with each encounter before sharing genuine words of encouragement I hope we can learn to emulate these qualities to grow into better versions of ourselvesrdquoPlay to your strengthsViji Venkatesh region head South Asia The Max Foundation TEDx speaker and actor points out Bachchanrsquos ability to play to his strengths Watching him take over the film industry Venkatesh drew parallels to steer her own career forward She says ldquoAmitabh Bachchan was an unlikely hero as he toppled a heartthrob of the film industry He changed the goalpost to make an impactful difference When I began looking for a job and didnrsquot get what I wanted I too moved the goalpost You cannot be diffident if you want to achieverdquo Borrowing a line from Kaalia 1981 to encapsulate this lesson Venkatesh shares ldquoHum jahaan khade ho jaate hain line wahin se shuru hoti hairdquoUnbreakable resilienceZarina Poonawalla a leadership and emotional intelligence coach and host of The Life Manifesto podcast shares ldquoMr Bachchan is not only a legendary actor but also a classic example of rising like a phoenix from the ashes I remember when he went bankrupt in the late rsquo90s and how he rose back and retook his place in the industry He furthered his career in his late 50s a time when others plan to retirerdquo Poonawalla highlights aspects of selfgrowth to learn mdash one being that failure is not final we can learn to get up and try againSay it againFilm dialogues can sum up an entire journey in a few words That is why lines like ldquoAree ye jeena bhi koi jeena hai Lallurdquo Mr Natwarlal 1979 and ldquoJigar ka dard upar se kahin malum hota hai Ki jigar dard upar se nahin malum hota hairdquo Sharaabi 1984 are just some of the Big B dialogues Radhika Maheshwari art therapist uses as references in her sessions with clients to share new perspectives and make art therapy fun yet introspective Noting how such lines can resonate with people she says ldquoHis roles arenrsquot just iconic figures of a brooding and charming young man they also portray transmuted emotions in the young and old alikerdquo In an incident where a parent came to her with complaints about their child Maheshwari shared the line ldquoWahan se tumhe yeh chheh dikh raha hoga Lekin yahan se mujhe yeh nau dikhta hairdquo from Aakhree Raasta 1986 and added ldquoAapke bete ki life badalne ka ye Aakhree Rasta hairdquo This helped widen their mind to include other aspects and relook at the situation with empathyOne step at a timeFor head chef and founder Yogisattva Cafe Raveena Taurani consistency is one thing the actor has inspired her to pay attention to ldquoStill working at 80 his discipline is unmatched he shows up and gets the job done I know from experience that consistent steps lead to growthrdquo She encourages small daily steps towards a goal even if it pushes you out of your comfort zoneRespect for nature and surroundingsBased on his record of cleanliness itrsquos obvious that Bachchan would support the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan says Riea Enok therapist at The Mood Space She adds that following his example of respecting nature can boost mental wellbeingExpert 101sgtgt Big B mastered the art of working with focused attention despite distractions and setbacks This is possible when you identify that an activity that you are great at is linked to your purpose to exist If you identify it you can bring to it an unshakeable focusPooja Gangwal Sheth leadership coachgtgt Amidst rumours Amitabh Bachchan ensured that his relationship with Jayaji stands on a foundation built on trust and honesty Noise from the outside did not penetrate their relationship To have this security which is crucial for growth reflected in your partner says a lotDr Shyam Mithiya psychiatrist sexologist and counselorgtgt His discipline is evident in his lifestyle mdash a healthy diet gym and yoga This shows that age is not a barrier when it comes to fitness and itrsquos never too late to get started on that journey I work with many elderly folk and Big Brsquos approach to health and fitness has impacted the way I perceive it as a coachSnigdha Ravi Subramaniam fitness coach