Mumbai: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan continued his traditional Sunday Darshan ritual with fans outside his residence Jalsa despite recent health concerns and a bomb threat. However, this time the weekly fan meet witnessed heightened security arrangements, with additional police personnel deployed outside the bungalow.
During the interaction, Amitabh Bachchan stood at the front greeting fans, while his son Abhishek Bachchan was seen standing behind him and keeping a close watch. It was a rare sight for fans, as Abhishek was seen accompanying his father during the Sunday ritual in a protective role.
Heavy Police Deployment Outside Jalsa
A large number of fans gathered outside Amitabh Bachchan’s residence as usual for the Sunday Darshan. But following the recent threat, security arrangements were increased around the bungalow.
Police personnel were stationed behind barricades and continuously monitored the crowd. The security team ensured that the meeting between Amitabh and his fans took place without any disruption.
Amitabh Continued Meeting Fans Despite Health Issues
Amitabh Bachchan had recently shared that his health was not at its best and doctors had advised him to take proper rest and focus on recovery. Due to this, there were speculations that he might skip the Sunday Darshan this week.
However, the veteran actor did not disappoint his fans and appeared outside Jalsa as per his long-standing tradition. He greeted the crowd and acknowledged their love despite health concerns.
Bomb Threat Email Received by Mumbai Mayor’s Office
The increased security came after a threat email was received by the office of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. The email reportedly mentioned threats targeting Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence, singer Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai concert and several schools in the city.
According to police officials, the email was allegedly sent by an organisation named Khalistan National Army. However, initial investigation suggested that the threat appeared to be a hoax.
Police Found No Suspicious Activity During Investigation
Mumbai Police conducted a detailed investigation after receiving the threat email but did not find any suspicious object or activity. Officials said that the matter was being examined and similar fake threat emails had reportedly been sent in the past as well.
The threat email reportedly mentioned a possible attack between October 31 and November 27, including a reference to Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow and Diljit Dosanjh’s concert.
Amitabh Shares Health Update With Fans
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan recently updated fans about his health through his personal blog. He mentioned that he needed more rest and was focusing on recovery.
The actor wrote about understanding his body’s condition and adjusting accordingly. Earlier, he had also informed fans that he would not be able to write for some time as he was following doctors’ advice regarding rest and recovery.
