Mumbai, March 31: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has joined a growing list of celebrities, including Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Parineeti Chopra, and many others, in sharing viral images inspired by Studio Ghibli.
Amitabh took to his blog to share several Studio Ghibli-styled images from a meet and greet with his fans, whom he affectionately calls his “Extended Family,” outside the gates of his Mumbai home. He wrote: “...and Ghibli.. invades the world... in the reality of the realm of communication… (sic).”
In addition to the images, he also posted a clip discussing the “popular concept” of “reels.” He commented, “And the making of the ‘reel’... another now popular concept… one which demands attention.”
Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo, was founded in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, along with producer Toshio Suzuki. The studio has made a significant mark in the animation world, expanding its reach into various media, including short films, TV commercials, and two television films. Recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform has introduced a feature that can transform pictures into Studio Ghibli-inspired animation.
On March 30, the legendary actor also revealed that preparations for the next season of Kaun Banega Crorepati have already begun, with the "initial step" being the promo shoot.