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Jeetendra: I want to walk on two legs till I die
22 Sep
Summary
- Jeetendra visited Pune to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings.
- He wishes for lifelong physical independence and mobility.
- The actor cherishes childhood memories of festivals and simple joys.
Veteran actor Jeetendra recently visited Pune to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha, underscoring his enduring ties to Maharashtra. He stated that Lord Ganesha himself calls him for darshan, making the visit important despite not feeling entirely well.
Jeetendra's primary prayer to Bappa is for lifelong physical independence, wishing to remain active and able to visit the deity until his last breath. He also prayed for his children's peace, love, and good health.
The beloved actor reminisced about his childhood, where Ganpati celebrations were a significant part of his life. He recalled growing up in a large building with around 100 families, being the only Punjabi among Maharashtrian and Konkani residents, and his mother speaking Marathi.
He fondly remembered the simple joys of childhood festivals like Ganpati and Diwali, such as receiving and pocketing 'boondi'. Jeetendra contrasted these past pleasures with the present, noting that smaller joys are harder to find now. He also spoke about his humble beginnings, where having a fan was a luxury, before achieving success as an actor.
Jeetendra expressed that the peace and happiness from his childhood remain special. He feels deeply Maharashtrian, appreciating the people of his time for their lack of ego, their self-pride, and self-dependence, qualities he highly values.
