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[Social Media Buzz] Birthday Controversy at 84: Amitabh Bachchan's Alleged Handshake Snub Sparks Polarized Debate

Monday, October 12, 2026 · Society · GSM News

On October 11, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan turned 84. A video went viral on social media that day appearing to show him declining a female fan's handshake request, sparking polarized debate among netizens.

One side argues stars deserve personal space and shouldn't be morally coerced; the other says the gesture hurt fans' feelings, especially on a birthday. The video continued to spread from October 11-12, with multiple Indian media outlets covering it.

This is a purely social-media-driven celebrity controversy with no official statement, its heat coming entirely from grassroots discussion.

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