‘Apologies… No agent, I post on my own,’ Amitabh Bachchan reacts after Malayalis troll his late Onam wishes

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan found himself at the receiving end of some cheeky Malayalam humour the other day, after posting Onam greetings nearly 10 days after the festival had passed. Dressed in traditional Kerala attire and captioning his post ‘FB 4421 Onashamsakal’, the veteran actor shared his wishes on Facebook and Twitter—only to be met with a flurry of sarcastic comments from Malayalis who had already wrapped up their Onam celebrations on September 5.
 

The trolling was swift and creative. Some joked that Bachchan might be using a 2G internet connection, while others quipped that Maveli, the mythical king who visits Kerala during Onam, would now need to be summoned back from the Paathalam (netherworld). One netizen even speculated that the confusion may have originated from last year’s Onam falling on September 14, leading to a scheduling slip by the actor’s social media team.

However, in a rare move, Amitabh Bachchan addressed the backlash with grace. He clarified that he personally manages his social media accounts and apologised for the mix-up, writing: "A festive moment is a festive moment… its spirit and respect never expire. Also, I post on my own—there’s no agent. Apologies."

Despite the trolling, many fans appreciated the gesture and responded with warmth, wishing him back and enquiring about his health. Interestingly, Bachchan had already marked Onam on Instagram on September 5, clubbing it with Teacher’s Day and Milad-un-Nabi.