Amitabh Bachchan's 84th Birthday: Security Breach as Young Fans Try to Shake Hands

Amitabh Bachchan, the 84-year-old Bollywood superstar, celebrated his birthday on Sunday, October 11, with his annual tradition of greeting fans outside his home. However, a few young fans attempted to breach security to shake hands with him.

This prompted a response from the actor and his team.

Amitabh Bachchan's birthday celebration was captured on camera, revealing a heartwarming moment with his devoted fans. Two children, eager to meet the Bollywood icon, attempted to push past security to reach him. However, were swiftly intercepted by his team.

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Undeterred, Bachchan continued to warmly interact with the crowd, his hands clasped in a gesture of respect, as he politely declined a female admirer's request for a handshake.

Amitabh Bachchan refused to shake hands with a young fan who had managed to breach security. The actor's team swiftly intervened and moved the fan away.

"He could have just shook hands with her, she came with a lot of hope," one user commented on social media, while another user defended the actor's decision, stating, "there was no need to do that."

Despite the incident, Amitabh Bachchan received numerous birthday wishes from his fans and fellow celebrities. Chiranjeevi called him "Guru Ji" and wrote, "Happy Birthday to my dearest Guru Ji @SrBachchan. Your love for cinema and the respect you bring to your craft have always been an inspiration to me."

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Amitabh Bachchan will reprise his role as Ashwatthama in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. The first instalment featured Deepika Padukone, but she will not return for the sequel.

Reports suggest that Sai Pallavi will replace her, although an official confirmation is awaited.