{
  "id": 13998659,
  "title": "‘Apne Aap Ko Kya Samajhta Hai Tu Budhau’: Amitabh Bachchan On Why He Stopped Writing Freely On Social Media After Being Trolled Over Age",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/apne-aap-ko-kya-samajhta-hai-tu-budhau-amitabh-bachchan-on-why-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/apne-aap-ko-kya-samajhta-hai-tu-budhau-amitabh-bachchan-on-why-he-stopped-writing-freely-on-social-media-after-being-trolled-over-age"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan discussed his recent experience with online trolling during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The actor revealed that he initially saw social media as a space where he could freely express his thoughts. However, the harsh and age-related comments he received altered his perspective on social media usage. When asked about managing criticism on social media, Amitabh stated, \"Pehle humne socha ki yeh bahut accha yantra hai (social media), ismein hum apne dil ki baat bol dete hain.\" After reading the comments on his posts, he ceased writing about his personal views.\n\nOne notable comment that prompted his decision to stop writing freely was \"Apne aap ko kya samajhta hai tu budhau\" (What do you think you are, old man?). Amitabh acknowledged that such language used by trolls was bizarre and questioned why people resorted to such remarks online. He explained, \"Toh aise-aise shabdawali hoti hai, bada ajeeb lagta hai.\" Post this incident, the actor has chosen to reduce his social media activity.\n\nIn May 2018, Bachchan addressed the issue in his personal blog after receiving advice from a fan to be cautious on social media. Despite this, he wrote, \"I love it .. actually .. for it provokes me to betterment,\" explaining that responding to abusive comments could attract attention from trolls. In May 2022, he responded to a social media user who referred to him as \"buddhe\" (old) after he wished his followers good morning late in the day. In his reply, the actor prayed that no one would insult them as they aged.",
  "summary": "Bollywood veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about facing online trolling over his age. During a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 , the actor revealed how he initially viewed social media as a platform to express his thoughts freely, only to be taken aback by the harsh comments he received. He also shared how the criticism eventually changed the way he uses social media.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}