Now Reading: Amitabh Bachchan cut posting after users called him ‘budhau’
-
01
Amitabh Bachchan cut posting after users called him ‘budhau’
Amitabh Bachchan has said that being called ‘budhau’ (a derogatory term for an old man) on social media made him post less frequently. The actor made the remark on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ after a contestant asked how he handles online negativity.
Bachchan said he initially saw social media as a good way to express himself, but changed his approach after reading ageist comments. He recalled users asking, ‘Apne aap ko kya samajhta hai re tu budhau?’ and said the personal nature of the insults made him uncomfortable. He noted that, ironically, his follower count has grown since he started posting less. The show airs weeknights on Sony Entertainment Television.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The two reports on Amitabh Bachchan's remarks about online trolling are uniform in their facts, both drawing directly from the same ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ episode and quoting the actor in identical Hindi. Open The Magazine adds a reference to a 2022 Indian Express report, while Kalinga TV includes a contestant's observation about older generations and the show's airing schedule. Neither outlet frames the story politically, both present Bachchan's experience as a straightforward celebrity anecdote. The shared implication is that online abuse can make even established public figures withdraw, though Bachchan's joke about growing followers despite posting less provides a lighter counterpoint. The concrete item to watch is whether this public discussion influences how platforms moderate ageist trolling.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): openthemagazine.com (neutral report), kalingatv.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
