He is not one to indulge in a promotional blitzkrieg ahead of the release of his films. Amitabh Bachchan prefers to let his performance do the talking instead. The same held true in the weeks leading up to the release of Badla that hit screens yesterday.

However, this time around, the decision to maintain a low-key profile stemmed from the recent unfortunate incidents in the country, says the veteran. "I wish to pay my respects to our Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in Pulwama. I also want to applaud those who stand and fight to save and protect us," Big B says at the outset.