Amitabh Bachchan faces backlash over old tweet about 'bras and panties'; netizens demand an apology

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Amitabh Bachchan, the iconic Indian actor, found himself under scrutiny as an old tweet of his resurfaced and quickly went viral. The tweet, dating back to June 12, 2010, at 3:24 PM, raised eyebrows as it discussed a curious linguistic observation: «In the English language, why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?» The tweet prompted a mix of reactions from netizens, leaving many puzzled about the reason behind Bachchan's unusual query.

One user quoted the old tweet and asked, «Amitji, what's this behavior?» while another cryptically remarked, «Finally someone is asking the important questions!» Amid the social media uproar, the veteran actor also made headlines for his advocacy regarding the plight of single-screen theaters, which he believes hang perilously in the balance. Expressing concern over the dire circumstances faced by projectionists, Bachchan recently recorded a video message for the Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and its founder, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.

The FHF has established the «Lifetime Achievement Award for Cinema Projection,» a commendable initiative aimed at honoring the often overlooked «unsung heroes» of the film industry—the projectionists. In the heartfelt video message, Bachchan reminisced about the world of cinema projection, where a mere beam of light in a dark theater brought flickering images to life on the big screen—a magical experience that defined cinema for him.

The acclaimed actor emphasized the significance of acknowledging the immense contributions of these projectionists to the rich history of Indian cinema. He lamented the unfortunate reality that many of these skilled professionals have lost their livelihoods due to the uncertain future of single-screen theaters.