Mumbai, July 2 (NationPress) Author Amish Tripathi recently shared his admiration for the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and his remarkable ability to stay informed about modern technology.

In a candid discussion with IANS, Tripathi expressed that despite his age, the iconic star continues to learn and adapt, presenting a powerful example of lifelong learning. When asked about Big B's technological awareness, Amish noted that the esteemed actor is exceptionally knowledgeable and always eager to acquire new skills. He commended Bachchan's capacity to keep pace with evolving trends, describing it as both impressive and motivational, especially in light of his extensive career.

“What truly inspires me about Amitabh ji is that even at his age, he is well-versed in all the latest technological advancements—social media, gaming, you name it. It's genuinely inspiring. I often find myself struggling with new tech, so we can take a cue from him that age should never hinder our desire to learn. In today's rapidly changing world, staying connected with new technologies is crucial; otherwise, you risk being left behind. This is a valuable lesson we can learn from Mr. Amitabh,” he emphasized.

Amish Tripathi also mentioned that when he approached Amitabh Bachchan regarding his Tara Gaming initiative, the actor showed a keen interest in becoming more involved. The bestselling author stated, “It’s a privilege that Amitabh ji has agreed to participate in this project. Fortunately, he reads and enjoys my books, having tweeted about them numerous times. We’ve collaborated on events, and he has even launched some of my books. He was very enthusiastic about our meeting, where we showcased the game and its trailer, and he loved it.”

Amitabh was keen to take on a more significant role than just promoting the trailer, expressing, ‘Why limit myself to just the trailer? I want to be more involved.’ Consequently, he joined as a founder of the game.” Discussing Abhishek Bachchan, Tripathi added, “I’ve had the opportunity to meet both Abhishek and Amitabh ji multiple times, given that both of them are fans of my books. Although we haven’t collaborated, our paths have crossed because of my literature or their cinematic works, as I am an admirer of their contributions.”

When asked about the inception of his venture into gaming, Amish shared a fascinating insight into his journey. He admitted that gaming was not an area he was initially acquainted with, but it was his teenage son who enlightened him about the vast potential of the gaming industry.

He confessed, “At 50 years old, I’m not really into gaming.” His 16-year-old son, Neil, introduced him to the immense scale and global appeal of gaming, revealing that he was astonished to discover that the gaming industry now surpasses movies, books, music, and theatre combined in size.

Through this game, Tara Gaming, he aims to leave a significant mark in the international gaming arena.

Amitabh Bachchan has partnered with acclaimed author Amish Tripathi and seasoned game developer Nouredine Abboud to launch The Age of Bhaarat, a high-quality action-adventure video game.