Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has said he is experiencing discomfort in his hand while writing letters to fans who have sent him gifts and greetings. The actor apologised for the delay in replying personally and extended his Diwali wishes to his well-wishers, as per Hindustan Times.
In a post on his Tumblr blog, Bachchan said he had received so many gifts that he was running out of space to store them. He added that he wanted to acknowledge the affection behind each gift and had been trying to respond to fans through handwritten letters.
“I really wanted to write these replies myself. However, I have been experiencing some discomfort in the hand, for writing, which has caused delay. I sincerely apologise,” he wrote.
Bachchan also reflected on the importance of apologising, saying he hoped people would understand and accept his apologies.
Last month, the actor told fans he would take a break from his usual social media updates after receiving advice to rest and recover. He had also shared a similar message during Dussehra, saying he was under strict instructions to focus on his recovery and temporarily avoid communication.
Bachchan’s latest update comes amid security concerns involving prominent figures in Mumbai. On Friday, authorities investigated a bomb threat email targeting his bungalow, the Bombay High Court and Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Officials later confirmed the threat was a hoax.
Reports concerning the investigation into a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff’s car also suggested that the suspects had considered the residences of Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan before abandoning the idea after assessing their security arrangements.
On the work front, Bachchan is shooting for the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s science-fiction film “Kalki 2898 AD”, which stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. He is also hosting the 18th season of the long-running television quiz show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.
