Amitabh Bachchan Statue In New Jersey Listed As Tourist Attraction On Google Maps

Amitabh Bachchan Statue In New Jersey Listed As Tourist Attraction On Google Maps

WASHINGTON, July 29: A life-size statue of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan installed by an Indian-American businessman outside his New Jersey residence in the US has now been listed by Google as a tourist attraction.Gopi Seth installed Bachchan’s life-size statue in August 2022 outside his residence in Edison city, about 35 kilometres south of Manhattan in New York.
“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,” Seth told PTI on Sunday.
In two years since then, fans of the Indian superstar have been coming to this place, taking pictures and selfies, with many of them posting on social media platforms like Instagram and X.
“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,” Seth said, sharing some of the videos of the fans visiting the statue.
Seth said the popularity of his home extends far 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,” he said.
“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 said.

Amitabh Bachchan Statue In New Jersey Listed As Tourist Attraction On Google Maps
Amitabh Bachchan Statue In New Jersey Listed As Tourist Attraction On Google Maps

 

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