Amitabh Bachchan tries his hand at Instagram reel at 82, fans call him the ‘coolest grandpa on the Internet’

Amitabh Bachchan continues to do what he does best, connecting with his fans in his own unique style. Whether it’s through his long-running blog, which marked 17 years this year, or his Instagram posts filled with personal glimpses, the legendary actor knows how to stay close to his audience.


The veteran actor recently sparked excitement online with a candid video of himself trying to figure out how Instagram works. At 82, he’s diving into new platforms and learning on the go, and fans are finding this journey incredibly relatable.

In the clip, first shared via his Instagram Stories and later posted on his main feed, the actor said, “So, I am just getting educated on how to use Instagram and I hope it works.” In the clip, he jokes about forgetting how Instagram works shortly after learning it.

He also opened up about being inspired by younger actors on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati and trying to learn new things from them. The video quickly went viral, with fans admiring how relatable and humble the superstar remains. One user commented, "Welcome to Instagram, and definitely it will work for you." while another wrote, "coolest grandpa on the internet.”

Back to full sentences on X, too

The actor has been regularly posting on X, but his recent updates have mostly been short and cryptic, often just a couple of words. Before that, a series of blank tweets had left fans genuinely puzzled. Many wondered if the veteran actor was trying to send a hidden message or quietly protest something.

But, in his recent updates, Bachchan spoke about spending an entire day on an Indian Navy Destroyer, reflecting on the dedication and courage of the armed forces. He praised their commitment to protecting citizens and highlighted the strength and discipline he witnessed during his visit.




Now that he has returned to his usual style of tweeting, fans seem relieved and happy. One user reacted by saying, "इतनी ट्रोलिंग होने के बाद यह सब तो करना जरूरी हो गया था, अमिताभ जी ने अपने सारे खाली ट्वीट्स का बदला इस एक लंबे ट्वीट् में दे दिया है। धन्यवाद अमिताभ बच्चन.(After all the trolling, this was definitely necessary. Amitabh Bachchan made up for all his blank tweets with this one long post. Thank you, Amitabh Bachchan)" Another fan posted, "Thank God. Finally you wrote something interesting."






Amitabh was last seen playing the role of Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. Even as he takes on powerful characters on screen, off-screen, he continues to remain one of the most adored and relatable figures for audiences across generations.

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