4 minutes of readingNew DelhiFebruary 2, 2026 01:14 pm IST
veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan’s Sunday Ritual He is legendary, known not only to his fans but to anyone who even knows Bollywood. For 45 years, the megastar steps out of his Juhu residence, Jalsa, every Sunday to greet his fans. But a recent viral video shows the ritual from a new angle, literally. In the clip, a young man can be seen looking at Big B from the window of the building next door.
The Sunday ritual of Big B and a neighbor
The clip, shared by Instagram user Nirmit Jesrani, who lives next door to Bachchan, shows the actor interacting with fans outside Jalsa. In the background, a child watches from the window of the neighboring building. At one point, he folds his hands in greeting, probably toward Big B.
Nirmit jokingly addresses the mystery in the video: “Who is this guy behind Amitabh Ji in these videos?” Then he confirms: “It’s me, Nirmit Jesrani.”
Nirmit also shared a heartfelt message for the actor: “Amitabh Bachchan sir, I am your neighbor. I just wanted to give you a message that we are very grateful. We are from the bottom of our hearts. After greeting your fans, every Sunday you greet us and acknowledge our presence. Your humility and warmth mean more than words. Sir, if I could get a chance to meet you, I would be very, very grateful.”
Internet users react to the viral video.
As expected, the video quickly went viral and netizens flooded the comments section. One user joked, “Yeh baat to aap balcony se bhi bol sakte the” 😂🙌.
“Aap Cheeni mangne jaaiye kabhi, ya apne ghar ki puja k liye koi chouki, padosi se aise hi mila jata hai! 🙌😬,” another user commented.
Others added funny comments like “Apna Ghar Rekha ji ko rent pe dedoo😂🙌” and “Oo hi brother wo sb apke liye aate wo Amitabh sir beech mai aa jate hai 😢.”
Another user made reference to Shahenshah: “Rishte mei toh hum aapke padosi lagte hai lol.”
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Why Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans barefoot
Bachchan greets his fans barefoota gesture that often arouses curiosity. He once explained the reason on his blog: “You go to the temple barefoot… my supporters are my temple.”
The origin of the Sunday tradition
This Sunday ritual began in 1982, after a near-fatal accident on the set of Coolie. Bachchan’s condition was critical and he spent several weeks in hospital. When he returned home on September 24, 1982, fans gathered to celebrate his recovery. Since then, every Sunday, Big B continues to greet them at Jalsa.
“When I was injured in 1982 during the filming of ‘Coolie,’ people prayed for my health and recovery, I will never forget that. It is something I owe to my supporters,” he once tweeted.
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Amitabh Bachchan currently resides in Jalsa, located in Juhu, Bombay. He also owns Prateeksha, his first family home, along with other notable residences including Janak and Vatsa.
On the work front
Amitabh Bachchan He will soon be seen in the science fiction sequel. kalki 2898 AD and the court drama Section 84.