Mumbai (Showbiz Desk): Renowned Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has faced criticism from social media users for not shaking hands with a young fan during celebrations marking his 84th birthday.
On October 11, the actor stepped outside to meet his fans, continuing his birthday tradition. On the occasion, several children attempted to cross the security cordon to approach him, but security personnel stopped them from moving forward.
In a video circulating on social media, Amitabh Bachchan can be seen greeting fans with folded hands. During the gathering, a young girl asked to shake hands with him, but the actor did not accept her request.
Bachchan posed for photographs with a large garland presented by his fans, waved to the crowd, thanked them for their expressions of affection, and then went back inside.
After the video went viral, numerous users criticized the actor, describing his behavior as inappropriate.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan is currently hosting the television show Kaun Banega Crorepati. His upcoming projects also include Ribhu Dasgupta’s courtroom drama film Section 84, which is expected to be released in November 2026.
Additionally, he will reprise his role as Ashwatthama in the next installment of Nag Ashwin’s film Kalki 2898 AD, which is reportedly expected to be released in late 2027 or 2028.