A life-size statue of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, installed by an Indian-American businessman outside his New Jersey residence, has become a popular tourist attraction. Gopi Seth, the businessman, erected the statue in August 2022 outside his home in Edison city, located south of Manhattan in New York. The statue has since been recognized by Google as a tourist spot, drawing visitors from across the globe.
Seth mentioned, “Our home has become one of the most popular tourist attractions, thanks to the Amitabh Bachchan statue. Recognised by Google Search, this site attracts a growing number of visitors each day.” For the past two years, Amitabh Bachchan’s fans have been visiting the statue, taking pictures, and posting them on social media platforms like Instagram and X.
Seth further shared, “Fans of Mr Bachchan from all around the world travel to see the statue, with 20 to 25 cars of families arriving daily. Visitors often leave greeting cards and letters, expressing their admiration for the legendary actor.” The popularity of the statue extends beyond in-person visits.
“Enthusiastic fans post videos, photos, and tweets about their experiences, flooding social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. These posts have garnered significant attention, further boosted the site’s fame and made it a trending destination on the internet,” Seth added. “Our home stands as a testament to Mr Bachchan’s global appeal, and we are honoured to welcome fans from every corner of the globe,” he concluded.
