Work is more important: Amitabh Bachchan opens up about sleepless nights at 83
Amitabh Bachchan said his work commitments are causing sleepless nights despite advice to rest. He added music helped him find calm through long hours and late-night work.
Amitabh Bachchan talks about having sleepless nights at 83
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 12, 2026 18:26 IST
At 83, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan continues to stay occupied with multiple work commitments, something he said has lately led to many sleepless nights. The veteran actor, who often shares personal reflections and life lessons on his blog, recently opened up about prioritising work over rest despite doctors advising him to get at least seven hours of sleep.
Amitabh Bachchan shared the thoughts in a post on his personal blog, where he often writes about his life and experiences.
Amitabh Bachchan experiencing sleepless nights
In the same post, Big B also wrote about how music helps him during late-night work sessions, describing it as a source of peace and comfort. He reflected at length on the effect of music, saying it brings calm and can offer "the peace of slumber" even during long hours of work.
"No sleep process takes over at this hour of the morning from the night before. Why? Because work is more important than sleep... medical says it's not right... must get 7 hrs minimum... the body grows, develops, and repairs in the sleep hours... so what does one do? (sic)," he wrote.
He went on to say that music has been helping him find peace at night. "As I work, I am glued to the EB Blog, but in the silence of the night, that gentle music on slide guitar-sitar rendering some of the most soulful classical meditation solos... aaah!! There is no better cure for the soul than this (sic)," he wrote.
Reflecting further on music and its effect, Big B added, "It is the chord that ties the soul to the Almighty... that invisible thread unseen, yet felt despite its absence... I feel... so it strums the strings within... put it on and softly it shall give you the peace of slumber... the seven notes that have invaded all music in whichever part of the world, are the universal commonness of mankind... respect it, and it shall respect you (sic)."
On the work front
The actor recently concluded his hosting stint for the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, continuing his long association with the quiz show.
In films, he was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. The film also featured Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan in key roles.
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