Pakistan, Oct. 13 -- Amitabh Bachchan sparked mixed reactions after a video showed him declining a young fan's handshake on his birthday. The clip went viral on October 11 as the Bollywood legend continued his annual tradition of greeting fans outside his residence. The moment prompted debate over celebrity boundaries and how the situation unfolded.

In the video, Bachchan stepped outside wearing a red kurta to acknowledge the crowd gathered near his home. A couple of children appeared to push past security personnel to reach the actor, prompting his bodyguards to intervene. Bachchan continued greeting fans with folded hands and waves before politely declining a young girl's request to shake hands.

The actor then posed in front of a gian...