Amitabh Bachchan Opens Up About Age‑Related Trolling on Social Media

While hosting the latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the 84‑year‑old legend found himself answering a question that hit close to home. A contestant named Vinamra asked, “Sir, how do you deal with criticism on social media? People in my age group just can’t handle it.” The query was simple, but the answer turned into a candid glimpse into the veteran’s digital life.

Bachchan smiled, then admitted that he once treated platforms like Twitter and Instagram as a “great device” where he could speak his heart out without a filter. “At first, I thought it was a wonderful tool, a place to pour out whatever was on my mind,” he recalled.

That optimism, however, hit a snag the moment he started scrolling through comments. “Then I began reading the remarks, and they were… strange. People would say, ‘What does this old man think he is?’, or even call me ‘budhau’,” he laughed, using the Hindi slang that has been hurled at him. “It felt odd, almost rude, and I realized I was attracting more noise than conversation.”

Consequently, the megastar decided to pull back. “I stopped writing as much,” he said, “and focused on quality over quantity.” The shift, he added with a twinkle, actually worked in his favor. “Since I’ve cut down on my posts, my followers have kept growing,” he joked, prompting chuckles from the studio audience.

For fans who wonder how long the Bollywood icon has been online, the answer is over a decade. Amitabh started his personal blog back in 2008 and has remained a steady presence on various digital platforms ever since. Despite the occasional troll, his online family keeps expanding, proving that even a “budhau” can stay relevant.

So the next time you see a snarky comment aimed at the veteran, remember his own words: sometimes saying less is the smartest move, and the numbers don’t lie.