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Sabeer Bhatia Recalls Wait Staff Touching Bollywood Actor’s Feet, Says US Guests Were Bewildered
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 01:51 AM
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Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia shared an anecdote where wait staff touched a Bollywood actor's feet, noting that American guests present were bewildered by the gesture.
Sabeer Bhatia, best known as the co-founder of Hotmail, recently recalled an incident involving a Bollywood actor. He said that during the event, members of the wait staff approached the actor and touched his feet as a mark of respect.
Bhatia observed that the American guests who were present at the occasion appeared bewildered by the gesture, as such a practice is uncommon in their cultural context.
He shared this recollection while speaking to a media outlet, highlighting the cultural contrast that became apparent in the moment. No further details about the event, the actor involved, or the location were disclosed in his remarks.
Bhatia observed that the American guests who were present at the occasion appeared bewildered by the gesture, as such a practice is uncommon in their cultural context.
He shared this recollection while speaking to a media outlet, highlighting the cultural contrast that became apparent in the moment. No further details about the event, the actor involved, or the location were disclosed in his remarks.