Bike Episode: Why Was Amitabh Bachchan Helmet-Less? Check His Self-Defence

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Mumbai: Even at the age of 80, Amitabh Bachchan is going strong on the work front.

Two days ago, he made headlines after posting a picture of himself riding pillion on a stranger’s bike, and thanked his ‘buddy’ for getting him to the location of work faster amid ‘unsolvable traffic jams’.

As the post went viral, Big B was criticised on social media for not wearing a helmet. Even Mumbai Police too took note of the picture hinted that appropriate action will be taken.

Stung by the strong reactions, Amitabh on Wednesday clarified his action and said that he didn’t violate any traffic rule.

“Formal permission was taken for the shoot at a lane in Ballard Estate… permission was sought for Sunday because all offices are shut and there is no public or traffic. One lane in the region blocked off by police permission for shoot.. the lane is barely 30-40 metres. The dress I wear is my costume for the film. And… I am just fooling around by getting on the bike, of a crew member… Not even moving anywhere, but giving the impression that I travelled to save time,” Big B wrote in his blog.

“But yes, I would do it if there was a problem of punctuality.. and wear a helmet and follow all the rules and regulations of the traffic guidelines… I am not the only one that does this… had seen Akshay Kumar do this to get to a location on time… wore helmet etc., on the bike of his security person .. no one could recognise it… and it was rapid and efficient .. and it worked well… Thank you all for your concern and your care and love and your spanking me and trolling.”

He concluded by stating: “And sorry, people, for causing concern and giving any wrong concept of breaking traffic rules .. I did not .. love all of you.”