Sawt Falasteen - Amitabh Bachchan Drops Bulletproof Glass for Diwali Fan Greeting Outside Mumbai Home

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan greeted hundreds of fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, on Sunday, November 8, for the Diwali festivities. In a departure from recent security measures, the actor appeared without the transparent bulletproof glass enclosure that had been installed following bomb threats, addressing the crowd directly through a microphone.

Bachchan has maintained a long-standing tradition of stepping out to acknowledge supporters on Sundays. This appearance, however, marked a significant shift in protocol. The protective structure was reportedly added as an additional security measure after authorities investigated bomb threat emails targeting his bungalow, the Bombay High Court, and Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Security agencies later confirmed those threats were hoaxes.

Speaking to the gathered crowd, Bachchan offered traditional Diwali greetings. "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," he said, translating to: "I offer my greetings to all of you. I send Diwali wishes. May happiness, peace, and prosperity remain in your lives. Thank you very much to all of you."

The actor was seen smiling, waving, and folding his hands in gratitude. His son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, stood behind him, monitoring the situation. Security personnel were also stationed at the location.

The public appearance comes shortly after Bachchan revealed that discomfort in his hand had delayed his efforts to personally write letters to fans who had sent him gifts. In a Diwali message posted on Tumblr earlier in the day, he thanked well-wishers and apologized for the delay, noting that he had been advised to focus on rest and recovery.

Meanwhile, production of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 has reportedly been temporarily halted due to Bachchan’s health. In his absence, Sony Entertainment Television has begun re-airing older episodes of the popular game show.

Y.AlMasri--SF-PST