It was celebration and devotion in equal measures outside Amitabh Bachchan’s residence Jalsa on Saturday as hundreds of fans gathered for the legendary actor’s 83rd birthday, turning the lanes of Juhu into a sea of posters and placards.
Bachchan’s birthday has, for decades, been more than a personal milestone it is an occasion that unites fans from across the country, a reminder of the unwavering adoration that continues to surround Hindi cinema’s enduring icon.
For many, the annual trip to the megastar’s residence has become a ritual – a chance to stand for hours in the hope of catching a fleeting glimpse of the man whose stardom has defined generations.
Some came dressed as his most famous on-screen characters, others held up life-size cutouts and banners bearing his image and famous dialogues.
A fan, wearing a shirt which read “Wishing you bestest 83rd”, called Bachchan a “living legend”.
Every year, we members of Amitabh Bachchan’s extended family come here on October 11 to g
