A tourist attraction listed by Google is the life-size statue of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, which was installed by an Indian-American businessman outside his New Jersey residence in the US.
In August 2022, Gopi Seth installed Bachchan's life-size statue 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.
Since that time, for the past two years, supporters of the Indian celebrity have frequented this location and captured images and self-portraits, sharing many of them on social networking sites such as 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.
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