“Amit Ji, Tell Me a Joke”
Now, instead of summoning Alexa, Echo users would be able to command the Indian superstar Mr. Amitabh Bachchan to fulfill their digital needs. All you need to do is ask Alexa to introduce you to Amitabh Bachchan, but it comes at a price. You will need to pay an introductory annual subscription of Rs. 149 to add Big B’s celebrity voice to your Alexa-enabled devices and apps.
Following the addition of Bachchan’s voice, users can use the wake word “Amit Ji” to summon the voice. So, as a user, you will be able to ask “Amit Ji” to play a song from the movie Kabhie Kabhie. He will not only play the song but also share an interesting behind-the-scenes fact. Moreover, you could ask Bachchan Ji to crack a joke or wish you a happy birthday in his own signature style. Now, for those wondering how to enable Amit Ji’s voice on the Alexa app or your Echo device, follow the steps below to activate it right away. From Alexa-enabled Devices:
Summon Alexa on your device and say “Alexa, introduce me to Amitabh Bachchan”. Confirm your purchase to add the voice to your arsenal. Now, say “Alexa, enable Amit Ji wake word” to enable the feature.
Now, before you go ahead and buy Amit Ji’s celebrity voice to personally speak with the Shahenshah, get a sneak peek right here:
