One of the finest and most respectable actor, Amitabh Bachchan was invited to be the torch-bearer at the London Olympics 2012 and at the time of going to press was scheduled to carry the torch yesterday in Southwark.
"Honored to be asked to carry the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark around 10:30 AM !! A proud moment for me and country !", Bachchan had revealed on his microblogging page on Wednesday.
The 69-year-old actor in a white track suit covered a 300-metre distance running and walking occasionally, waving at the cheering crowd, as the Olympic Games torch relay entered the 69th day.
"What can one say ?? Olympic Torch, thousands of fans and cheering people lining the streets, and me given the pride of position", he wrote after his enthralling experience.
Well, it's not just Amitabh, his son Abhishek Bachchan will also be a part of the opening ceremony as he represents the international brand, which is the official timekeepeer at the event.