Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan continued his much-loved Sunday Darshan tradition on November 1, but this time, his appearance outside Mumbai residence Jalsa came with an additional layer of security.
The veteran actor greeted fans from behind a transparent enclosure, reportedly bulletproof, installed on an elevated platform outside his bungalow. Big B warmly greeted fans and waved at them, while his son Abhishek Bachchan stood behind him.
Amitabh Bachchan Greets Fans From Behind Bulletproof Glass At Jalsa
Amitabh Bachchan was accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, who stood behind him during the interaction. Despite the security arrangements, Big B did not miss his usual Sunday ritual with fans. He waved at the crowd and greeted them with folded hands as people gathered outside his residence.
Sharing a video of the interaction, paparazzo Viral Bhayani wrote, “Big B adds security – bulletproof shell.” Check it out!
Videos from the gathering have surfaced on social media, showing the actor acknowledging his admirers from inside the protective enclosure. Mumbai Police personnel were also present at the spot, as fans gathered behind barricades and cheered for Big B.
Why Was Amitabh Bachchan Seen Behind A Bulletproof Enclosure?
The heightened security outside Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence follows a bomb threat email which reportedly named Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow, Jalsa, singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert venue and the Mumbai Mayor’s Office.
According to PTI, the email, which was also marked to Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi threatened to target Jalsa between October 31 and November 27.
Following this, Mumbai Police and security agencies were placed on high alert.
What Is Amitabh Bachchan’s Sunday Darshan Tradition?
For decades, Amitabh Bachchan has maintained the tradition of stepping outside his Mumbai residence every Sunday to greet fans.
Popularly known as Sunday Darshan, the ritual sees hundreds of admirers gather outside Jalsa in the hope of catching a glimpse of the superstar. Amitabh Bachchan usually waves at the crowd, folds his hands in greeting and acknowledges the love showered on him.
The tradition has continued for years and remains a special way for the actor to connect with his admirers.
