Amitabh Bachchan, known for his dignified presence both on and off screen, recently took a no-nonsense approach to trolls targeting him online. The 81-year-old actor, who has lent his iconic voice to a government-backed cybercrime awareness initiative, faced criticism and ageist jibes on social media—but his sharp replies have turned heads.
The controversy began after a few users mocked the veteran actor for his pre-call cybercrime message, which plays automatically on phones. The caller tune aims to educate the public about threats such as phishing, identity theft, and online scams. While some users found the voiceover repetitive or irritating, others took their criticism further, attacking Bachchan personally.
Cybercrime Message Sparks Unwarranted Backlash
In response to the backlash, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that read, “Ji haan huzoor, main bhi ek prashansak hoon. Toh??” (Yes, sir, I’m a fan too. So?). This seemingly harmless tweet triggered a series of offensive replies.
One user retorted, “Toh phone pe bolna band kro bhay,” taking a dig at his caller tune. Bachchan, maintaining composure, replied firmly, “Sarkar ko bolo bhai, unhone jo kaha humne kar diya” (Tell the government, I did what they asked).
Ageist Comments Met With Graceful Sarcasm
The trolling took an uglier turn when a user labeled the star as “senile.” Responding with both poise and wit, Bachchan said, “Ek din, Bhagwan naa kare voh din jaldi aaye, jab aap bhi sathiya jaaye... Jo satha, wo patha,” loosely translating to, “One day, God forbid it happens soon, you too will age. But as we say, the older, the wiser.”
Another troll went further by questioning whether the actor smoked marijuana. Bachchan didn’t mince words in his reply: “Only someone high on weed could write the way you just did.”
Trolling Meets Tough Love
Yet another user mocked Bachchan’s tone, comparing his online behavior to that of a malfunctioning calculator. They wrote, “Even a calculator doesn’t show this much attitude… System Error: Too Much Overthinking Detected!” To this, the actor replied with biting humor, “Even your calculator is saying the same thing about you – overthinking!”
These interactions showcased a different side of the superstar—one that doesn’t shy away from defending himself, even in the face of mean-spirited commentary.
Amitabh Bachchan Movies
Amid the online sparring, Bachchan continues to stay active in films. He was recently seen in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, where he portrayed Ashwatthama. He is set to reprise the role in the sequel scheduled to begin filming in December. Additionally, he will appear in Section 84, a courtroom drama co-starring Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur. Another project in the pipeline is the Hindi remake of The Intern, where he stars alongside Deepika Padukone.
The controversy began after a few users mocked the veteran actor for his pre-call cybercrime message, which plays automatically on phones. The caller tune aims to educate the public about threats such as phishing, identity theft, and online scams. While some users found the voiceover repetitive or irritating, others took their criticism further, attacking Bachchan personally.
Cybercrime Message Sparks Unwarranted Backlash
In response to the backlash, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that read, “Ji haan huzoor, main bhi ek prashansak hoon. Toh??” (Yes, sir, I’m a fan too. So?). This seemingly harmless tweet triggered a series of offensive replies.
One user retorted, “Toh phone pe bolna band kro bhay,” taking a dig at his caller tune. Bachchan, maintaining composure, replied firmly, “Sarkar ko bolo bhai, unhone jo kaha humne kar diya” (Tell the government, I did what they asked).
Ageist Comments Met With Graceful Sarcasm
The trolling took an uglier turn when a user labeled the star as “senile.” Responding with both poise and wit, Bachchan said, “Ek din, Bhagwan naa kare voh din jaldi aaye, jab aap bhi sathiya jaaye... Jo satha, wo patha,” loosely translating to, “One day, God forbid it happens soon, you too will age. But as we say, the older, the wiser.”
Another troll went further by questioning whether the actor smoked marijuana. Bachchan didn’t mince words in his reply: “Only someone high on weed could write the way you just did.”
Solid ganja fukte ho sir
— Royal Bisht (@BishtRoyal) June 23, 2025
Trolling Meets Tough Love
Yet another user mocked Bachchan’s tone, comparing his online behavior to that of a malfunctioning calculator. They wrote, “Even a calculator doesn’t show this much attitude… System Error: Too Much Overthinking Detected!” To this, the actor replied with biting humor, “Even your calculator is saying the same thing about you – overthinking!”
These interactions showcased a different side of the superstar—one that doesn’t shy away from defending himself, even in the face of mean-spirited commentary.
Amitabh Bachchan Movies
Amid the online sparring, Bachchan continues to stay active in films. He was recently seen in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, where he portrayed Ashwatthama. He is set to reprise the role in the sequel scheduled to begin filming in December. Additionally, he will appear in Section 84, a courtroom drama co-starring Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur. Another project in the pipeline is the Hindi remake of The Intern, where he stars alongside Deepika Padukone.
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