Big B’s 84th birthday video outside Jalsa sparks debate after he declines young fan’s request

‘He could have just shaken hands with her’: Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th birthday video outside Jalsa sparks debate after he declines young fan’s request

Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th birthday appearance outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, has sparked an online debate after a video showed the veteran actor politely declining a young fan’s request to shake hands.

While some social media users felt he could have obliged the girl, others defended his decision, pointing out that celebrities are entitled to personal space.

Amitabh Bachchan greets fans outside Jalsa on his 84th birthday

Amitabh Bachchan turned 84 on Sunday, October 11, and stepped out to greet fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa. Dressed in a red kurta, the actor acknowledged the crowd with folded hands and waves, continuing his long-standing birthday tradition.

During the interaction, a couple of children appeared to push past security personnel in an attempt to get closer to the actor. His bodyguards intervened and moved them away from him.

Amitabh Bachchan’s handshake moment sparks debate

In the now-viral clip circulating on social media, a female fan asks Bachchan if she can shake hands with him. The actor politely declines and continues greeting the people gathered outside his home. He later poses in front of a huge garland presented by his fans, thanks them for their affection and returns inside.

The brief exchange prompted mixed reactions online, with some users expressing disappointment that the young fan’s request was turned down, while others defended Bachchan’s choice.

Social media users are divided over the viral video

Several users felt the actor could have made an exception for the young fan. One commented, “He could have just shaken hands with her; she came with a lot of hope.” Another wrote, “Bacchi se hath mila lete to kya Chala jata Hai.”Others came to Bachchan’s defence. “There was no need to do that,” one user remarked, while another questioned the criticism, writing, “What’s wrong with these people? He is a human being.”

Chiranjeevi, Kajol and other celebrities wish Amitabh Bachchan

Fans traditionally gather outside Jalsa to catch a glimpse of Bachchan on his birthday. Several members of the film industry also extended their wishes to the actor, including Chiranjeevi, Kajol, Sanjay Dutt, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Suniel Shetty and Shatrughan Sinha. His daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, also shared a birthday message for him, writing, “Happy Birthday, dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God Bless always.

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Amitabh Bachchan’s upcoming work

Bachchan is set to reprise his role as Ashwatthama in the sequel to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, directed by Nag Ashwin. The film is expected to feature Prabhas and Kamal Haasan, alongside Bachchan. Reports have suggested that Sai Pallavi may replace Deepika Padukone in the sequel, although the casting change has not been officially confirmed. Bachchan has reportedly resumed shooting for the second instalment, which is currently in production.