The Olympic flame is all set to visit iconic landmarks all over London city on July 26 and one of the esteemed torchbearers is none other than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Mr. Bachchan who has been the face of Indian cinema and the country's rich cultural heritage for over 4 decades now has been specially invited to be a part of the London Olympics 2012 and will be carrying the torch on July 26 in Southwark at 10:30am. The 32.7 mile relay has legendary personalities from all over the world and all walks of life carrying the prestigious Olympics torch. Other eminent personalities who will be a part of this event with Big B include Lawrence Dallaglio, Lewis Moody, Jim Anderson, Phil Packer, Darren Fitzpatrick and Tom Davis. Well, there definitely couldn't be a bigger honour for our country that the biggest and most respected superstar Mr. Bachchan is a part of the biggest and...
- 7/26/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Exciting news for all Bollywoodfans and Indians across the globe. None other than our very own superstar Amitabh Bachchan will carry the Olympic Torch on Thursday. Bachchan made the announcement via Twitter.
T 816 – Honored to be asked to carry the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark around 10:30 Am !! A proud moment for me and country !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 25, 2012
Mr. Bachchan will carry the world-famous Olympic Torch just after 10:30 at 10.55am on Thursday 26th of July when it makes its way through the London Borough of Southwark.
The actor is part of the relay team that will have legendary personalities from all over the world carry the prestigious torch for 32.7 miles on the last day of the relay before the lighting of the Olympic flame on Friday. Apparently his part of the relay is 300 meters, which he adds will be done at a jog/walk due to his surgery.
T 816 – Honored to be asked to carry the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark around 10:30 Am !! A proud moment for me and country !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 25, 2012
Mr. Bachchan will carry the world-famous Olympic Torch just after 10:30 at 10.55am on Thursday 26th of July when it makes its way through the London Borough of Southwark.
The actor is part of the relay team that will have legendary personalities from all over the world carry the prestigious torch for 32.7 miles on the last day of the relay before the lighting of the Olympic flame on Friday. Apparently his part of the relay is 300 meters, which he adds will be done at a jog/walk due to his surgery.
- 7/25/2012
- by Charla Manohar
- Bollyspice
Many people may not have heard of Phil Packer, but he is a man with a mission. After sustaining a spinal cord injury a few years ago, Phil has continued to inspire millions of people, especially young people, face adversity.
“I was injured and paralysed in 2008 and since then have turned my life towards supporting Young People,” says Phil. "My vision is the British Inspiration Trust, and I am calling on Inspirational Figures from every sector of society to join me as Brit Mentors and share their gift of inspiration to Young People facing Adversity.
“My aim is to be a charity for charities and act as a deliverer of inspiration and am attracting Inspirational Figures. I am at the beginning of this journey and I hope to link these figures with one common aim and to do it together.”
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“I was injured and paralysed in 2008 and since then have turned my life towards supporting Young People,” says Phil. "My vision is the British Inspiration Trust, and I am calling on Inspirational Figures from every sector of society to join me as Brit Mentors and share their gift of inspiration to Young People facing Adversity.
“My aim is to be a charity for charities and act as a deliverer of inspiration and am attracting Inspirational Figures. I am at the beginning of this journey and I hope to link these figures with one common aim and to do it together.”
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