FACT CHECK: Amitabh Bachchan’s Post Against Fake News Spreaders

Claim:
A cryptic post by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, where he calls fake news spreaders “idiots with limited brain,” went viral. This post is speculated to be in response to ongoing rumours regarding his son Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage.

Verdict:
True. Amitabh Bachchan shared the post, venting his frustration at those spreading misinformation. However, his comments were directed at fake news spreaders in general and not exclusively about the marriage rumours.

The Claim:

Amitabh Bachchan, the renowned 82-year-old Bollywood superstar, vented his anger towards fake news spreaders on his blog. He referred to them as “idiots with limited brain” and slammed them for propagating misinformation. The remarks were speculated to be linked to the ongoing rumours about his son Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage to actress Aishwarya Rai.

The cryptic message shared on his Tumblr account read, “Idiots and those with limited brain – never a dearth of such in this world; they make and print their own imbecilic fakes each day to hide their own personal, brainless, half-witted deficiencies in such (sic).” He signed off with his signature closing, “My Love.”

Further expressing his exasperation, Amitabh Bachchan took to X (formerly Twitter), sharing: “T 5216 – Banane waale jo har shabd kaa apna hi arth nikalte hai, apna niji jeevan ke anarth ko chipaate hai (Those who derive their own meaning from every word hide the misfortunes of their personal lives) (sic).”

Fact-Check Analysis:

1. Amitabh’s Cryptic Posts on Social Media:
   Amitabh Bachchan is known for his occasional cryptic posts on his blog and social media, often reflecting his thoughts on personal and public matters. In this case, the actor’s post was directed at individuals who spread fake news and misinformation. He has previously used social media to respond indirectly to unfounded rumours and baseless claims.
2. Marriage Rumours Regarding Abhishek and Aishwarya:
   The speculations about the marriage of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai were debunked when the couple made a public appearance together at a wedding reception in Mumbai. They also celebrated their daughter Aaradhya’s 13th birthday together in November, further dismissing the unfounded claims. These public events contradicted the fake rumours that were being circulated.
3. Earlier Addressing Speculations:
   In a previous post, Amitabh Bachchan addressed similar rumours, stating, “Speculations are speculations, they are speculated untruths, without verifications.” This statement emphasized his stance against the spread of unverified and false information.

Conclusion:

Amitabh Bachchan’s recent posts, while critical of fake news spreaders, were a response to the ongoing rumours about his family. His comments were aimed at those who spread misinformation in general, and not directly at any individual or specific rumour. Despite the cryptic tone, these posts were in line with his previous statements regarding unfounded speculations.

Verdict: True. Amitabh Bachchan’s posts reflect his frustration with misinformation, and while linked to ongoing family speculations, they were not aimed at any specific rumor.