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Amitabh Bachchan declines handshake with young fan on birthday
The veteran actor declined a child's handshake during his birthday greetings, prompting debate on celebrity boundaries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A video that went viral on October 11 showed Amitabh Bachchan, 80, declining a young fan's request to shake hands while greeting supporters outside his home on his birthday. Wearing a red kurta, Bachchan greeted the crowd with folded hands and waves after security stopped children from pushing past.
He politely refused the handshake, then thanked the audience, posed before a large garland and re‑entered his house. Social media users split, with some urging him to accommodate the girl and others defending his need for personal space. Fellow stars Chiranjeevi and Kajol posted birthday wishes, praising his humility.
Bachchan is also set to reprise Ashwatthama in the sequel to "Kalki 2898 AD," directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. Reports suggest Deepika Padukone will not return, with Sai Pallavi possibly replacing her.
Key facts
- A video of Amitabh Bachchan declining a young fan's handshake went viral on October 11. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Bachchan greeted fans with folded hands and waves while wearing a red kurta. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He is preparing to reprise Ashwatthama in the sequel to "Kalki 2898 AD" directed by Nag Ashwin. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Amitabh Bachchan declines young fan’s handshake in viral birthday video”
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