Big B Steps Out Without The Glass Shield: Amitabh Bachchan Greets Fans At Jalsa On Diwali As KBC 18 Takes A Health Break
Amitabh Bachchan skips the bulletproof enclosure to greet fans outside Jalsa on Diwali, with Abhishek by his side, as KBC 18 shoot pauses for his health.
Hundreds of fans gathered outside “Jalsa” on Diwali evening for Amitabh Bachchan’s weekly Sunday darshan, a ritual he has kept up for decades. This time there was a visible difference. The actor skipped the transparent bulletproof enclosure seen during his previous appearance. He greeted the crowd with folded hands and spoke through a microphone. “I salute you all. I send my Diwali greetings. May you all have happiness, peace, and prosperity in your lives,” he said, thanking the crowd. Abhishek Bachchan stood close behind, while security personnel were posted outside. freepressjournal
Why The Glass Had Appeared
On November 1, Bachchan had greeted fans from behind a protective glass enclosure, reportedly added as an extra security measure amid bomb threat reports. A fresh Mumbai bomb threat email had named Jalsa, and police carried out searches. The decision not to use it on Diwali was not explained in the reports reviewed. indiaoutlookindia
A Note On Health
The day before, Bachchan used his blog to thank fans for their Diwali greetings and gifts. He acknowledged discomfort, including in the hand he uses for writing. That is why he could not personally respond to the gifts, for which he apologised. He is 84 and, as per his own announcements, had been advised to rest. outlookindia
