An Empty Jalsa Gate? The Real Reason Amitabh Bachchan Skipped His Weekly Fan Meet.
For the first time in decades, the gates of Jalsa stayed closed this Sunday, February 22, 2026. Amitabh Bachchan had to skip his legendary “Sunday Darshan” due to a grueling work schedule. Big B reached out to his “extended family” on his blog, explaining that while he is working with plenty of vigor, his body simply needed a break. He kindly asked fans to save their energy and skip the trip to his house for now so he could recharge in silence.
Even though he missed the meeting, the 83-year-old legend made it clear that his bond with his fans is stronger than ever. He shared his deep gratitude, saying his fans’ smiles are what keep him working and alive. While the streets were a bit quieter this weekend, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic—with his upcoming roles in the sequels to Kalki 2898 AD and Brahmastra, Big B is clearly just resting up for an even bigger comeback.