Diwali was extra special for Amitabh Bachchan’s fans this year. As they gathered outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa, hoping to see their favourite star, Big B made sure he stepped out to wish them. The actor
also had a few warm words for everyone who had come to meet him.
Like every Sunday, hundreds of fans waited outside Jalsa to catch a glimpse of Amitabh. He smiled, waved at them and greeted everyone with folded hands. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, was also there, standing behind him. Abhishek often joins his father during these Sunday meetings with fans.
But there was something different about Big B’s appearance this time. The actor stepped out without the transparent bulletproof glass enclosure that was seen during his earlier meetings with fans. The glass structure was reportedly installed as an extra security measure after bomb threats. This time, Amitabh spoke directly to the crowd using a microphone. Security guards were still present outside the house.
Wishing his fans on Diwali, the actor said, “Aap sab logon ko pranaam karta hoon. Diwali ki shubhkaamnayein bhejta hoon. Aap sabke jeevan mein sukh, shanti aur samriddhi bani rahe. Aap sab logon ka bahut-bahut dhanyavaad.”
The appearance comes just days after a bomb threat email named Amitabh’s bungalow, the Bombay High Court and Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Security agencies investigated the matter, and authorities later confirmed that the threat was a hoax.
Earlier on Diwali, Amitabh also shared a message for his fans on Tumblr. He revealed that pain and discomfort in his hand had made it difficult for him to write letters to people who had sent him gifts. The actor thanked everyone for their love and apologised for not being able to reply sooner.
A few weeks ago, Big B had also spoken about being advised to rest and focus on his recovery.
