Bachchan explains the delay in his replies
Amitabh Bachchan thanked fans for their Diwali greetings and gifts in a blog update reported on November 8. He said he had wanted to reply to well-wishers personally, but discomfort in the hand he uses to write had slowed his responses. He apologised to readers who were still waiting to hear from him.
The message appeared on his Tumblr blog, where he described receiving more gifts than he could readily store and said he wanted to acknowledge the people who had sent them. He also reflected on why he thought it was worth asking for forgiveness even when the recipient might decline it. His account explained the delay in writing letters. It gave no diagnosis or timetable for the discomfort to ease.
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The update came during a break in filming for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. India Today reported that Sony Entertainment Television was showing older episodes during the pause. Sony LIV had announced November 16 as the date for fresh episodes to return, The Indian Express reported. That date refers to when viewers can expect new episodes on air. In an earlier blog update reported by The Indian Express, Bachchan said he was gradually getting back to his routine.
The Indian Express separately cited a source close to the programme who expected Bachchan to be available for hosting duties after November 11. India Today also reported an expected return to the set after Diwali. Those accounts describe the anticipated production schedule. Bachchan’s blog update itself concerned his correspondence with fans and did not give a filming date. The programming date announced to viewers is November 16.
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