Madhubani resident Vikram Kumar Singh dances at Nitish’s janata darbar in Patna on Monday. He wanted to showcase his skills to the chief minister. Picture by Deepak Kumar

Patna, Sept. 12: Seventeen-year-old Vikram Kumar Singh started off from his home in Madhubani district, 180km from here, yesterday to meet chief minister Nitish Kumar at his janata darbar today.

He was, however, different from the other visitors at 1 Aney Marg. For, he did not have a complaint but just an aim to follow in the footsteps of superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

The Class XI science student went up to the chief minister’s table and said: “Sir, I want to achieve something in life like Big B. I have the talents to become a big star but I just need your support. Everyone laughs at me and say that I don’t have any talent. I don’t listen to them. I want you to see my talent. I am sure that you will like it.”

Upon hearing Vikram’s plea, Nitish asked him to meet one of his secretary, who in turn directed him to district magistrate, Sanjay Kumar Singh. Vikram once again narrated his story to Singh, who impressed with the youth’s willpower and courage, promised him to provide a proper platform in Patna.

However, Vikram was not done yet. Soon, he started to dance in the middle of the janata darbar, drawing the attention of the security guards and other visitors.

First, he sang and danced to Suraj hua madham from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Then, he went on to say the Big B’s famous dialogue from Shahenshah: Rishte mein to hum tumhare baap lagte hai, naam hai Shahenshah. He also performed to Nagin’s Man dole, mera tan dole, the complete show lasting for 15 minutes.

The security guards were also appreciative of Vikram’s courage. One of the senior security guards of the chief minister said: “I salute you little boy. You have the courage and guts to perform at the chief minister’s janata darbar. Nobody has done it so far but you did it. I will pray for your bright future.”

Son of a priest at a local temple, back home Vikram has 10 siblings — six brothers and four sisters. He told The Telegraph: “When I left my house yesterday morning, I had decided to meet the chief minister. Today, I feel privileged to meet him. Every human being in this world is born with a talent, and I am born for acting. I just need the proper platform to show my skills. I am a very good dancer. If you want to see me dance, just play any song and I am ready to dance.”

He added: “When Bachchansaheb started his career, he was a normal artiste. But who knew that films like Deewaar and Zanjeer would make him so popular. I want to become like him and came to the chief minister’s janata darbar so that he could even see my talent.” The aspiring actor, however, regretted his lost chance to dance before Nitish. Not one to lose hope, he waited till Nitish met the last complainant, and went up to his table again. “Sir, I want you to see my talent. I am a very good dancer and I want to become like Amitabh Bachchan, so kindly help me out,” he said.

Nitish said: “It’s good that you want to become an actor but I am not an expert in this field. You must show your talent to people who are the experts. As far as your dream to become like Amitabh Bachchan is concerned, I will make sure that next time a Bollywood star visits Bihar, you are invited to meet them.”