Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan made a rare mistake on social media, and his followers turned it into a full-blown meme festival. The 83-year-old actor, known for his meticulous habit of numbering his posts on X (formerly Twitter), admitted to a “huge error” in his numbering sequence on August 10, 2026.
After correctly posting T 5817, Bachchan accidentally began the next sequence with T 5718 instead of T 5818 and continued with the wrong numbers. An eagle-eyed fan named “EF Sunil” spotted the mistake and brought it to the actor’s attention.
Bachchan Apologises and Thanks Fan Who Spotted Error
Amitabh Bachchan quickly acknowledged the slip-up and posted a correction on his X account. He wrote:
“T 5820 – A huge error by me in the numbering .. apologies .. after 5817 .. it should read 5818 , 5819, 5820 thank you Ef Sunil for correcting me”
The actor’s use of “EF” refers to his “Extended Family” – the term he affectionately uses for his fan community. While Bachchan did not provide a surname or any identifying details about “EF Sunil”, speculation suggests he may have been referring to Sunil Shah, a Surat-based industrialist and longtime fan who has previously organised celebrations for the actor.
Fans Flood Comments with Jantar Mantar ‘Number Leak’ Jokes
The correction post quickly became a hotspot for witty remarks. Fans drew a creative parallel between Bachchan’s numbering error and recent student protests over alleged examination paper leaks.
One user wrote:
“Glad you admitted the mistake, otherwise I was planning to go to Jantar Mantar to protest against this number leak”
Another added:
“Thank you Sir for admitting and correcting that mistake. Otherwise, there would have been a very big protest across the country”
‘Ruined My Day’ – Fans React with Humour and Wit
Some followers took a more dramatic approach. One fan commented:
“Ruined my day. Pls be careful as this impacts all of us. Thank you”
Another user brought Bachchan’s own filmography into the conversation, writing:
“@SrBachchan First such mistake since ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’”
The reference to his 1980 film added a layer of nostalgia to the humour.
EF Sunil also became a trending topic among fans. One user joked:
“Humanity will always remember the contribution of ‘Ef Sunil’ for his contribution to better cause”
Another added:
“Ef Sunil deserves all these medals from Amit ji’s fans”
Fans Defend the Veteran Actor
While many joked about the error, several fans came to Bachchan’s defence. One follower wrote:
“I find his tweets extremely cute, he’s 83 for gods sake”
Another commented:
“No problem sir. Humans make mistakes”
A particularly clever observation came from a user who wrote:
“Imagine being so legendary that even your typos need a public announcement”
Bachchan’s Numbering System – A Signature Style
Amitabh Bachchan has maintained his unique numbering system on social media for years. He uses a sequential ‘T’ prefix, such as T 5820, as a chronological reference for his posts. The system has become a familiar part of his social media persona, and he occasionally shares correction posts whenever there is an error in the sequence.
This is not the first time Bachchan has made a numbering error. In January 2023, he had shared a “horrible error” in the serial numbers of his tweet. His followers have come to expect these occasional slip-ups and often respond with good-natured humour.
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What’s Next for the Megastar
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan recently returned as the host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’, which premiered on August 10, 2026. He will also reprise his role as Ashwathama in the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.
The actor recently had a light-hearted exchange with Sunny Deol on the KBC set, asking him why he took 18 seasons to finally appear on the show. Sunny responded that he was “very scared” of the show.
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