Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan was part of the Olympic Torch Relay in London as it made the final leg of it's journey, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games, in Southwark, London.

Jul 26, 2012 16:03 IST
  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan was part of the Olympic Torch Relay in London as it made the final leg of it's journey, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games, in Southwark, London.
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  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    The actor lights his torch. On his blog, he hoped the moment would be “remembered by his grandchildren.”
  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    A delighted Mr Bachchan had tweeted that he had been invited by the London Olympic Organizing Committee. "Honored to be asked to carry the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark around 10:30 AM !! A proud moment for me and country!" another of his tweets said.
  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    Big B seen running with the Olympic torch.
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  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    The actor was supposed to cover a distance of 300 metres.
  • Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic Torch in London
    The 32.7 mile relay of the Olympic flame has legendary personalities from all over the world including Lawrence Dallaglio, Lewis Moody, Jim Anderson, Michael Vaughan, Lewis Hamilton, Phil Packer, Darren Fitzpatrick and Tom Davis.