When Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Lilavati hospital on 9 February his ardent fans swirled in a vortex of fears and his social media accounts were buzzing with well-wishers’ prayers. But it was reportedly a routine check-up and the Big B admirers heaved a sigh of relief.
On Sunday, 11 February, Amitabh showed up to greet his fans outside his Juhu residence with unfazed enthusiasm and documented the moment on Instagram.
He pointed out how the tradition has endured for 36 years since it began in 1982. Big B’s fervent hand wave and the thunderous applause by the fans holding placards spelling out Shehensha outside Jalsa is what stardom is all about.
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