At 82, Amitabh Bachchan remains one of the most active Indian celebrities on Twitter, affectionately referring to his followers as his ‘extended family.’ Whether he’s sending out festive greetings or boosting son Abhishek Bachchan’s latest films, the megastar has long been a consistent voice on social media. But over the past few weeks, his online behavior has taken an unexpected and cryptic turn.
Bachchan has shared over 20 tweets that are completely blank — no text, no hashtags, no explanations. The only visible elements are tweet numbers, continuing his long-standing habit of numbering every post he shares. His last traditional tweet dates back to April 22 and reads:
“T 5355 – The silent X chromosome .. deciding the brain ..”
Since then, a series of silent, contextless tweets have puzzled fans, many of whom have taken to social media to share screenshots and speculate. “What’s going on with Big B?” one user asked, while another joked, “India’s most tweetless superstar is still on the clock.”
Some believe it could be a technical glitch or the result of experimenting with automation tools. “He’s probably testing some automated system to keep track of his tweet numbers,” theorized one fan. “It’s the only thing that makes sense — or doesn’t.”
Others think there’s a deeper motive behind the move. One theory? He’s trying to reach a new follower milestone. “Maybe it’s a tactic to break the 50 million followers barrier,” one tweet suggested. Bachchan himself recently admitted his social media growth had stalled. “Trying everything, but my follower count just won’t go up. If anyone has ideas, do share,” he wrote.
This plea sparked a wave of creative suggestions from fans — from posting funny reels and behind-the-scenes bloopers, to hosting meet-and-greets or creating content with wife Jaya Bachchan.
The Real Reason May Be Simpler
Despite all the theories, the actual reason might be surprisingly mundane: Big B could just be fixing his tweet count. The actor is known for maintaining a strict numerical sequence for all his tweets. If he miscalculates or skips a number, he sometimes posts blank tweets just to fill in the gaps and preserve the order. Quirky? Yes. But it’s also very on-brand for someone who sees tweeting as a kind of digital diary.
On the Work Front
Meanwhile, Bachchan’s professional life shows no signs of slowing down. He recently made his Tamil cinema debut in Vettaiyan, a star-studded film featuring Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil, and others. Up next, he returns in the highly anticipated sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, sharing the screen with Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. He also has Section 84 on the horizon, a thriller directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, co-starring Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur.
At 82, while the tweets may be silent, Amitabh Bachchan’s presence — both online and onscreen — continues to speak volumes.
