In an unexpected turn of events that left thousands of devotees disappointed, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan broke his long-standing Sunday tradition of greeting fans outside his Juhu residence this week. The 82-year-old superstar, who has maintained this weekly ritual for years, chose to remain indoors, surprising the crowds that had gathered as usual outside Jalsa.
The Broken Tradition
For countless Sundays, without fail, Amitabh Bachchan has stepped out of his iconic Mumbai home to acknowledge his admirers. Thousands of fans regularly line up outside the gates of Jalsa, holding posters, capturing photographs, and cheering enthusiastically for their favorite screen legend. The veteran actor typically responds with warm waves and smiles, creating cherished moments for his followers.
However, yesterday marked a sudden departure from this established pattern. The crowds that had assembled with their usual excitement and anticipation were left waiting in vain as the megastar did not appear. While no immediate explanation was provided for this break in routine, the disappointment among loyal fans was palpable.
Emotional Social Media Response
Later in the day, Big B took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his feelings with his massive fan following. He posted message "T 5582 – .. the smiles that make me live .. and exist and work ." along with a monochromatic photograph captured during one of his previous Sunday morning appearances outside Jalsa.
The emotional tone of his message resonated deeply with his admirers, who quickly flooded the comments section with supportive responses. One devoted fan expressed, "A powerful fuel, those smiles, sir," while another wrote affectionately, "I hope that smile takes you to one century sir, I pray to almighty God." A third comment beautifully captured the collective sentiment: "Seeing this just hits different… the love you give back to people is unreal sir. Moments like these remind us why we admire you so much."
Professional Engagements Continue
Despite the break in his personal fan interaction routine, Amitabh Bachchan remains professionally active with multiple ongoing projects. The legendary actor continues to host the immensely popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17,' which maintains its strong viewership season after season.
In recent cinematic work, the veteran star lent his distinctive voice to the opening sequence of the latest war drama film '120 Bahadur,' featuring Farhan Akhtar in a leading role. This demonstrates Bachchan's continued influence and presence in the Indian entertainment industry, even as he navigates his eighth decade with remarkable energy and dedication to his craft.
The unexpected absence from his Sunday ritual, while momentarily disappointing for fans, ultimately highlighted the deep emotional connection between the megastar and his admirers—a bond that transcends physical meetings and thrives on mutual affection and respect.
