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Its tough being a Bachchan these days since everyone seems to be gunning  for you. Now its Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan who recently slammed Big B. Salim feels that Amitabh is only moved by money and his UP ads exemplifies this. Salim Khan has also said that Big B has a habit of relying on people for help in times of need but forgets the same people in happier times.

Amitabh Bachchan reacted to the statements by saying that it nothing new for celebrities to be at the receiving end. "I am not an exception to it and people in a democratic country are free to express themselves." Big B was retaliating to Salim Khan’s comment on his television ads for Uttar Pradesh government saying "UP mein hai dum, kyunki jurm hai yahaan kum ." Bachchan further elaborated by saying, "I do not know the reason for the supposed animosity as I take Salim Khan to be a close friend as his contribution to my career is impeccable.