Amitabh Bachchan greets fans from behind bulletproof glass at Jalsa amid high security

Security Changes

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan appeared behind a 12-foot-tall bulletproof glass enclosure on November 1 to greet fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa. The 84-year-old megastar maintained his long-running Sunday ritual despite the unusual protective barrier. His son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, stood close by alongside security personnel to monitor the crowd and surroundings.

Threat Context

Security around the Bachchan residence increased following a recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Investigations revealed that attackers had also visited the homes of Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan but failed to target them due to tight security. A threatening email sent to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also warned of potential bomb blasts targeting the Mayor's office, singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert venue, and Jalsa between October 31 and November 27.

Context

Celebrity residences in Mumbai often draw massive crowds of weekly admirers, requiring heavy police deployment and barricades to manage public gatherings safely. Security protocols for prominent film personalities are regularly reviewed by local law enforcement agencies in response to specific threats or intelligence reports.