One of the key highlights of yesterday’s India-Pakistan match (apart from India winning it!) was Big B’s rendition of the national anthem. What a perfect beginning it was!

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In case you missed it, watch it right here:

Amitabh Bachchan sings National Anthem ICYMI: Amitabh Bachchan singing National Anthem before the #IndVsPak match will give you goosebumps! :D (y) Posted by Indiatimes on Sunday, March 20, 2016

Even though everyone was raving about Big B’s soulful performance, some reports that were doing the rounds since yesterday evening claimed that Big B minted close to Rs 4 crores to sing the national anthem. Yes, right. People who blindly believed in these reports in no time turned against Big B and started questioning his ‘patriotism’! However, to end such rubbish rumors, CAB President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Big B didn’t charge a single rupee for the national anthem.

In an interview, Ganguly said:

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“Mr Bachchan is one and only, a special person. I am eternally grateful to him Can you ever imagine someone paying Rs 30 lakhs of his own pocket to perform? He booked his own flight, bought his own tickets and even paid the hotel bills. I literally begged him to take some money but he said that I am doing it for love and there is no question of money being involved".

Reports also claim that Big B’s enthusiasm was extremely commendable. Even during rough weather, Big B was adamant on rehearsing! He’s a thorough professional and a superstar who never fails to amaze us! Agree?