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Sonia Gandhi Recalls Rajiv Gandhi’s Airport Prank on Amitabh Bachchan
In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi recalls an early friendship between Rajiv Gandhi and Amitabh Bachchan.
She says Rajiv once arranged a prank-filled welcome for Bachchan at an airport in New Delhi.
A worn-out brass band played out of tune as Bachchan arrived, while people showered him with marigold garlands.
At the time, Bachchan was trying to establish himself as an actor, and Rajiv had not yet entered national politics.
The story reflects the close ties between their families, including the welcome Sonia says she received from Bachchan’s parents when she first settled in India.
The memoir offers a glimpse of their private lives before both men became prominent public figures.
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir recalls an airport prank Rajiv Gandhi played on his friend Amitabh Bachchan.
Rajiv arranged a welcome featuring an out-of-tune brass band and heavy marigold garlands.
Bachchan was returning to New Delhi while he was a young aspiring actor.
The anecdote reflects the close friendship between the Gandhi and Bachchan families before either man entered public life.
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir also describes how Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan welcomed her when she was adjusting to life in India.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi pranked Amitabh Bachchan.
- What
- Rajiv arranged an airport welcome with an out-of-tune brass band and heavy marigold garlands.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- At an airport in New Delhi.
- Why
- Rajiv wanted to give his close friend an unforgettable homecoming.
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- Memoir
- Belonging — A Journey of Love
- Prank organizer
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Prank recipient
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Welcome details
- Out-of-tune brass band and heavy marigold garlands
- Location
- Airport in New Delhi