Bachchan proudly carried the flame during the final leg of its relay before the much-awaited Olympic Games opening ceremony in London at 9pm tonight (Friday, July 27).
The actor, dressed in official Olympic Torch Relay attire, took to the streets of the London borough of Southwark.
Bachchan was handed the torch at 10.57am on July 26 and picked up pace to jog the 0.17 mile route, waving and smiling at the hundreds of people who had lined the streets.
"I am overwhelmed with the support I have received in London.
"The Olympic Games symbolise peace, harmony and community spirit and by inviting me to be a part of this, the organisers are bringing communities together from around the world. This is indeed a great honour for me, the people of India and the film industry."
Amitabh, who has more than 180 films to his credit, was voted the Superstar of the Millennium in a BBC online poll and was the first Indian film star to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in London.
He will soon be making his Hollywood film debut alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby, released in December 2012.
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[Source: Coventry Telegraph - The Geek Files]
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