A light-hearted mix-up by a Denmark-based woman has gone viral after she mistakenly assumed Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was the maker of Bikaji papads. The woman, known on social media as Bhukkad Bidesi (real name Frederikke), spotted Big B’s image on a Bikaji papad packet and took it literally. In her video, she said, “This guy makes the best papadum,” while pointing at the veteran actor’s photo on the packaging.
Search for the “Legendary Papad Guy”
Frederikke shared that she first tasted papad in Nepal and immediately became a fan. Since then, she has been trying to locate the same brand in Copenhagen, but with no luck. Running low on stock, she turned to the internet for help, saying, “If you know him, let him know how good papadum he makes.” In the caption of her Instagram reel, she asked, “Who is this man—and why does he make the BEST papadum I’ve ever had?!”
Internet Responds with Jokes and Memes
The video quickly captured attention, sparking a wave of humorous reactions online. Rather than correcting her, netizens joined the joke, listing various fictional and real ventures linked to Amitabh Bachchan.
One user joked that Big B has been a multitasker since 1983, referencing his role in Coolie. Another claimed he grew basmati rice at India Gate. Others said he was responsible for giving out polio drops in India and even hand-rolled every papad at his Mumbai mansion.
Pop Culture References and More
The comments section was flooded with exaggerated claims:
- “He also owns Bhanupratap Bus Service,” a nod to his role in Sooryavansham
- “He works at a digital payment agency in India”
- “Wait till you hear about his PVC pipes”
- “That’s Amita Bachan, he makes amazing Soan Papdi too”
Some users even dragged in his wife, Jaya Bachchan, joking that she was the true papad master, turning “paparazzi into papadam.”
An Accidental Tribute
While the influencer’s confusion was unintentional, it turned into a humorous tribute to the many faces of Amitabh Bachchan—both real and imagined. The video not only entertained netizens but also reminded fans just how deeply embedded the legendary actor is in Indian pop culture—even on a papad packet.
The internet, as always, didn’t disappoint.
