Mumbai:
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday lamented that the proposed Metro rail segment passing by his home 'Prateeksha' in suburban Mumbai would invade his privacy, triggering sharp reactions from political parties.
"It is finally happening. The Metro rail being laid over the metropolis called Mumbai, some under the ground, some above over large tracts of cement structures is taking shape.
There is general happiness from the commuters, for, the misery of crowded locals and the uncertainties of the three-wheeler or the yellow-black cab shall hopefully be greatly reduced.
But here is the killer! it's going to roll over Prateeksha! So bye bye privacy and hello fellow traveller," he wrote in his blog.
His remarks drew flak from political parties such as Shiv Sena, Congress and MNS.
Terming the statement as "unfortunate", Mumbai suburban guardian minister Naseem Khan of Congress said, "His remarks are very unfortunate.