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News18
9 hours ago
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Amitabh Bachchan Tries To Learn Instagram At 82: ‘Hope It Works'
Sharing a candid video on Instagram, he told his fans, 'I am just going to educate on how to work Instagram.' Even at the age of 82, Amitabh Bachchan is not shying away to learn new things. The megastar, who is mostly seen sharing thoughts through his accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Tumblr, is now trying his hand at Instagram. Taking to his account on the platform on Tuesday, July 29, Big B shared a candid video with his millions of fans, telling them he is still figuring out how Instagram works. He has a fan following of over 37 million on the platform. In the video, the veteran actor was seen dressed in a bright orange jacket with black detailing and a matching bandana. Looking straight into the camera, he said, 'So, I am just going to educate on how to work Instagram." He added, 'I hope it works. Thank you." Big B shared the video without any caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) Since the thespian posted the short clip on his account, over 5 million people have viewed it, and thousands have commented on it, pointing out the actor's eagerness to learn new things at his age. 'Amitabh sir, you keep yourself updated and stay with today's technology… Really, you set an example that there is no age bar for learning," said one fan. Another fan of the Bollywood star wrote, 'Actual video of my grandpa trying to use the internet." Someone else penned, 'Sir, at this age you are still admitting that you are learning, that's admirable." Amitabh Bachchan Later Shared He 'Forgot' To Use Instagram Big B has been known for his poetic posts and deep thoughts, which he regularly posts on X and Tumblr. Following his brief stint of trying to figure out Instagram, he took to his blog on Tumblr and wrote, 'Spoke about learning yesterday and learnt something new today ..YEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!" Then, the actor hilariously talked about the downside of it, saying, 'But the downside is that have forgotten how it works .. ok tomorrow is another day (sic)!" What's Next For Amitabh Bachchan? Big B was last seen on-screen in Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan, alongside Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, and Ritika Singh, among others. The film was released theatrically in October last year. As of now, he also has Ribhu Dasgupta's Section 84, featuring Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur, in the pipeline. Besides this, Big B is also gearing up for the new season of the quiz-based reality TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The 17th season of the show is scheduled to air from August 11. First Published: July 30, 2025, 12:57 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
"Hope it works": Amitabh Bachchan says he's still learning Instagram in light-hearted video
Big B seems to be trying to get the hang of Instagram after years of being an active user on platforms like X and Tumblr. Big B seems to be trying to get the hang of Instagram after years of being an active user on platforms like X and Tumblr. On Tuesday, he shared a light-hearted video on his Instagram Story, where he can be seen dressed in an orange jacket and a matching bandana as he tries to understand how to use the app properly. The short video, filmed like a selfie, captures the actor's trademark humor and curiosity. "So, I am just going to educate you on how to work Instagram, and I hope it works," Big B says in the video, leaving fans amused. While the actor has been active on other platforms for years, his effort to learn a newer medium like Instagram shows his interest in staying connected with fans across generations. On the film front, Amitabh was last seen in Vettaiyan, alongside Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier , Fahadh Faasil , and more.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amitabh Bachchan tries to learn Instagram, shares candid video
Amitabh Bachchan is making Instagram a little more fun-damental, quite literally. After being consistently active on platforms like X and Tumblr, the veteran actor is now trying to get the hang of a candid video shared on Tuesday, the 82-year-old was seen attempting to navigate the app's interface, admitting with his signature humour that he's still educating himself on how it in an orange jacket and a matching bandana, Big B says, "So, I am just going to educate on how to work Instagram and I hope it works (sic)." Watch the video here: Known for his daily musings and poetic reflections on Tumblr, and sharp one-liners on X, Bachchan's digital presence is anything but earlier today, Farah Khan shared that she received a handwritten letter from Amitabh Bachchan. Sharing a video, she thanked him, saying, "You have made my year!! So sporting, so gracious and such good English to boot lovvv u Amitji (sic)."Amitabh Bachchan continues to keep a packed professional calendar too - he's gearing up for the new season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Whether it's on screen or social media, Big B clearly has no plans of slowing was last seen in 'Vettaiyan', alongside Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil and more.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
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Fahadh Faasil Reveals How Rajinikanth Made Him Fall In Love With Tamil Cinema
Fahadh Faasil has been in awe since working with his childhood hero Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan in 2024. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, Fahadh Faasil is once again back on the big screens today with Maareesan with Vadivelu. This captivating road trip story follows an unlikely duo on a life-changing journey from Nagercoil to Coimbatore, with a stop in Tiruvannamalai. Fahadh plays a thief who sets his sights on Vadivelu's cash-filled bag, but their adventure takes an unexpected turn, transforming their lives forever. With its gentle and emotional tone, Maareesan promises to be a cinematic experience like no other. However, the journey takes an unexpected turn when Fahadh Faasil is stuck travelling with Vadivelu, whose out-of-context remarks and memory lapses lead to a series of events that alter their lives. Fahadh Faasil On His First Tamil Film Experience In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Fahadh Faasil recalled his first Tamil film experience, which dates back to his college days. 'The first Tamil film I watched after bunking my college class was 'Baasha,' starring Rajini sir. Every scene in the film is beautifully crafted. I especially liked the scene where Thangachi gets college admission," recalled Fahadh Faasil, fondly sharing his admiration for Rajinikanth's iconic film. 'In that scene, when he says, 'I got admission,' and his sister asks, the way Rajini sir says, 'I told the truth,' in a close-up shot, really amazed me. I was surprised by how he acted as if he was talking to the audience," he added. Fahadh Faasil also shared that he had learned Tamil through Tamil friends from Coimbatore and had enjoyed many Tamil films. Furthermore, he also opened up about working with Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, saying, 'TJ Gnanavel approached me about playing a different role in the film Vettaiyan at the very beginning. But I chose the role of Patrick because I clicked with it after hearing the story. Since this decision was a last-minute change for TJ Gnanavel, he had to make some changes. I didn't want the story to affect me, so I went with it as written," he said. Fahadh Faasil also mentioned that in-person conversations help him decide which roles he'll take on. On the work front, Fahadh Faasil recently had his latest release, Maareesan, with Vadivelu. He has several upcoming films, including Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, Don't Trouble The Trouble, Patriot and Karate Chandran. First Published: July 25, 2025, 16:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
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- India Today
Who is Heisenberg, Tamil cinema's anonymous lyricist? Here's an interesting clue
Imagine a mystery lyricist in the Tamil film industry, who is known only by his name. Apart from a handful of people, no one has really seen him. The lyricist in question goes by the pen name Heisenberg, who has contributed lyrics to Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo', Jr NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' and Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan'. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj and composer Anirudh Ravichander have worked with Heisenberg on their films. Apart from them, no one from the outside world knows who Heisenberg is or has seen a recent interview, director Lokesh Kanagaraj dropped a big clue about who Heisenberg could be. He rubbished rumours that this was not a robot but an actual person who had written lyrics (mostly in English) in 'Leo' and 'Devara'.So, who is Heisenberg?'Bloody Sweet' number from Vijay's 'Leo', composed by Anirudh Ravichander, became a chartbuster. During the song's release, Anirudh was asked how was it working with the lyricist. He said, "I spoke to him over the phone. Lokesh Kanagaraj is the only one who has seen him in person." During a conversation with Galatta Plus, Lokesh Kanagaraj opened up about the mystery lyricist. "Actually, I saw him [Heisenberg] first and I made Ani [Anirudh] meet him as well. He knows him as well. But, we don't want to blow his cover. And let it continue," he explained. When asked if Heisenberg was a real person, Lokesh agreed and said, "It is not a robot, there is a real person." He further clarified that it wasn't him or Anirudh going by the name 'Coolie' director further added, "Heisenberg is an actual person. It's a name we gave to him. I'll give you a clue. If you have seen 'Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu', you will know the answer."This clue has left Tamil cinema fans curious. The particular clip from the interview is now going viral, and Internet users have started to decode who Heisenberg could be. The guesses range from Kamal Haasan, Nelson Dilipkumar and S Ve Shekhar among a look at some of the reactions: But, this isn't the first time that the identity of an artist has been kept hidden in Tamil 2017, director Gauthem Menon kept the music composer of his film, 'Enai Noki Paayum Thota', a secret. The first single, 'Maruvaarthai', which topped the charts, referred to the composer as Mr X. While the makers kept the secret for many months, it was later revealed that it was Darbuka Siva who composed the an interview with The Indian Express, Siva said, "I'm not at all sure how to react when the spotlight is trained on me. In fact, we came up with the idea of Mr X only to take the focus away from me. I even wondered if Gautham was taking a big gamble by choosing me as the lyricist."He also spoke about how he would have felt 'cool' if his name wasn't credited at all. "I wish we'd never gone ahead and announced my name. Imagine if people, about 50 years later, still didn't know who composed the music for this film. That would have been quite cool, no?," he the identity of Mr X couldn't be kept a secret, will Heisenberg remain a mystery lyricist for long? Only time will tell.- Ends
