When a rude shopkeeper thought Amitabh Bachchan couldn’t afford a £120 tie: ‘We sometimes need to..’

Amitabh Bachchan is known for his towering screen presence, sharp wit and remarkable dignity. But even off-screen, the Bollywood legend carries himself with a quiet pride that often leaves a lasting impression.

In an old episode of his popular quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', the actor had shared a delightful anecdote that perfectly summed up his graceful way of handling arrogance.Does Big B ever check the price tag?It all began when a contestant on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' asked the 'Sholay' actorif he ever checks the price tag before buying something. It’s a question many would love to ask a superstar. Big B replied honestly, saying it is quite normal to look at the price before buying anything.

He said, “It is natural for any person to check the price before buying anything.”Then he went on to share a personal story that not only answered the question, but also gave everyone a clever lesson on self-respect.A day shopping in LondonThe 'Zanjeer' actor spoke about the time he was shopping in London. As he was looking at a tie, the shopkeeper made a rude remark. It seemed like the shopkeeper thought Bachchan could not afford it.The 'Piku' actor said, “We were just shopping around, and I happened to be looking at a tie, when the shopkeeper, with a dismissive tone, said it cost 120 pounds.”

The perfect replyInstead of getting upset or showing anger, Amitabh chose to respond in a classy way that completely surprised the shopkeeper. The 'Silsila' actor added, “I looked right back at him and responded, ‘Pack ten of these for me.’ It’s moments like these that remind me of the importance of showing our Indian spirit and confidence, even when faced with condescension. We sometimes need to make it clear that we are not to be underestimated.

”Upcoming projectsAmitabh Bachchan continues to rule the screen with big films lined up. He was last seen in 'Vettaiyan' and is now set to shine in 'Section 84'. Fans are also excited to see him return as Ashvatthama in Nag Ashwin’s 'Kalki 2', alongside Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. It doesn’t stop there. Bachchan is also reportedly voicing Jatayu in 'Ramayana: Part 1', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.