Amitabh Bachchan greets fans from behind bulletproof glass at Jalsa
- Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans from behind a bulletproof glass screen on November 1, 2026.
- Son Abhishek Bachchan stood by his father's side throughout the Sunday appearance.
- A bomb threat email sent on October 23 targeted Bachchan's home and other venues.
- Authorities have increased security at all locations mentioned in the threat.
- Twelve people have been arrested following a separate shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff.
Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans from behind a bulletproof glass screen outside his Jalsa residence in Juhu on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The actor waved to the crowd while positioned behind a protective shield installed on three sides of his pedestal.
These enhanced security measures were implemented following a bomb threat. The situation follows recent public discussions regarding the actor and his son, Abhishek Bachchan.
Abhishek Bachchan remained in close proximity to his father during the Sunday darshan, standing guard to provide security. The presence of the younger Bachchan at the bungalow was observed amidst these heightened security concerns.
Earlier this week, Abhishek Bachchan was also reported to have bid farewell to Sanjay Gupta alongside Fardeen Khan and Rohit Roy. On 29 October, Amitabh Bachchan responded humorously to a comment about his son, a moment that left Ranbir Kapoor amused. Ranbir Kapoor had previously discussed his father Rishi Kapoor's criticism of his own films, while Amitabh Bachchan explained his own stance on never criticising his son.
Abhishek Bachchan stands guard during Sunday darshan
Abhishek Bachchan stood by his father's side throughout the Sunday darshan. He joined the weekly appearance amid concerns regarding his father's health and a recent bomb threat.
Amitabh Bachchan typically uses a wheeled pedestal for these meetings to improve his visibility to the crowd. Fans speculated that the loose jacket worn by the actor on 1 November was a bulletproof vest.
It is not yet confirmed whether the installation of bulletproof glass at the Jalsa residence was a personal decision by the actor or a state-mandated security measure.
Bomb threat email targets Jalsa and other Mumbai venues
A bomb-threat email purportedly aimed at the bungalow of Amitabh Bachchan was reported to the Mumbai Police on Friday. Authorities have not yet determined whether the threat specifically referenced the Jalsa or Prateeksha residence.
On 23 October, an email sent to Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi threatened bomb blasts at the Mayor's office, the actor's home, and the venue for a concert by Diljit Dosanjh.
It also threatened an attack during the Diljit Dosanjh concert scheduled for 27 November at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
Mumbai police increase surveillance following threats
Authorities have increased security and surveillance measures at every location mentioned within the threatening email. Police are currently conducting an investigation to identify the individual responsible for sending the communication.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang linked to Tiger Shroff shooting
On 18 October 2026, actor Tiger Shroff was targeted while returning from a football match in Juhu.
The driver and a bystander sustained injuries during the incident. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, citing the actor’s proximity to Salman Khan, who is a target due to a blackbuck poaching case.
Accused performed reconnaissance on celebrity homes
They allegedly used the guise of sightseeing to mask their focus on the attack against Tiger Shroff.
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the case, including Hrithik alias Roshan (22), Rehan (18), and Phool Singh (18) in Kota. Other arrests include Radha and Babita in New Delhi, alongside Kunal (21) and Sumit (19) in Sonipat.
Forty-two years of Sunday fan meetings at Jalsa
Amitabh Bachchan, a prominent Indian actor, singer, and producer in Hindi cinema, has long been known by titles such as "the Angry Young Man" and "Big B," with over 200 film credits. He has maintained a tradition of meeting fans outside his Jalsa residence every Sunday for the last 42 years.
Protective glass installed nine days after threat
The protective glass screen was installed at the Jalsa residence on 1 November 2026. This measure appeared nine days after the email threatening an attack on the home was received. The installation also followed the shooting of actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu by two weeks.
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