Amitabh Bachchan shares what ‘Job done’ truly means for an artisit

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan recently shared his thoughts on how an artist should think about their work after it is finished. In his blog, he wrote about what “job done” means to him.

Bollywood’s Shahenshah, in his blog, talked about work that when you’re working its needs your attention. You must be present and give time to complete the task. Only then can one say the words “Job done”.

Work needs full focus

He wrote, "when work calls , it calls for attention and presence .. for committed time lines to be accomplished .. and the acceptance at the end of it all ..‘job done’ is and was a phrase one picked up from the land beyond shores .. it completed every aspect of the nature and circumstance needed to reflect a given situation in its 'done’ avatar .... but on the side of its completion comes the reflect .. was it done to its best .. was it delivered to its best .. shall it be accepted as its best .... and troubled by such, the mind in its restless reform urges the need to better it again .. and perhaps again .. to its required objective in satisfaction .."

Thoughts do not end after work ends

But for Big B, the story does not end there. He also mentioned that after the job ends, the mind starts thinking again. Was it really the best? Could it be better? Will people accept it as the best? He said this feeling troubles the mind. It does not allow an artist to fully relax.



"'job done’ a couple of days back .. but troubled by its space and need for improvement brings the sleeping soul back to the desk of the most desired instrument of the times .. the one that embraces such, right now ..it be a normal trend to receive praise and a definiteness of appreciation, from the 'others’ ( ah ! we dwell on the word again ) .. the self notwithstanding, belies your receptive honour," he added.

Silent self-check matters most

The ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ actor also explained that an artist should assess their own work. Not in a loud way. Not for others to see. But in silence.

He added, "your own silent assessment may be advised for personal perfection .. though 'perfection’ be not accepted - who are we to give guidance and acknowledge to such .. it would reek of self contained imagery , often undeserved."

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