Amitabh Bachchan sparked mixed reactions after a video showed him declining a young fan’s handshake on his birthday. The clip went viral on October 11 as the Bollywood legend continued his annual tradition of greeting fans outside his residence. The moment prompted debate over celebrity boundaries and how the situation unfolded.
In the video, Bachchan stepped outside wearing a red kurta to acknowledge the crowd gathered near his home. A couple of children appeared to push past security personnel to reach the actor, prompting his bodyguards to intervene. Bachchan continued greeting fans with folded hands and waves before politely declining a young girl’s request to shake hands.
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The actor then posed in front of a giant garland arranged by his admirers. He thanked the crowd for their affection before returning inside. However, the handshake moment divided social media users, with some believing he could have accommodated the girl while others defended his decision to maintain personal boundaries.
One user expressed sympathy for the girl, writing, “He could have just shaken hands with her; she came with a lot of hope.” Others argued that fans should respect security arrangements and avoid pushing past bodyguards. One commenter defended the actor, saying, “There was no need to do that.” Another reminded viewers that celebrities also deserve personal space.
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Meanwhile, several celebrities shared birthday wishes for the veteran actor. Chiranjeevi praised Bachchan’s dedication to cinema, humility and influence, wishing him good health and happiness. Kajol also celebrated the star, describing him as a “witty” and exceptionally cool “natural phenomenon” while wishing him continued health and happiness.
Bachchan is also preparing to reprise his role as Ashwatthama in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the upcoming film will feature Prabhas and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. Deepika Padukone will not return for the sequel, while reports suggest Sai Pallavi may replace her, although officials have yet to confirm the casting. The film remains in production.