Amitabh Bachchan kept up his cherished Sunday ritual of meeting fans outside Jalsa, his Mumbai home, and this time it coincided with Diwali. Hundreds of admirers crowded outside the bungalow hoping to see the superstar, who stepped out to greet them. The veteran actor has carried on this tradition for years, and this Sunday was no exception.
Amitabh Bachchan skips bulletproof glass and addresses fans on mic
This time, Big B did away with the transparent bulletproof glass enclosure that had reportedly been put up as an added security measure after bomb threats. He met his fans without the protective structure and even spoke to the crowd through a microphone. Extending his Diwali wishes on Sunday, November 8, Amitabh said, “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.”
Abhishek Bachchan stays close as Amitabh greets the crowd
With a smile, a wave and folded hands, Amitabh acknowledged the crowd and conveyed his thanks. Abhishek Bachchan was right behind him, keeping a protective eye on his father, as he often does during these weekly fan meetings. Security staff were also stationed outside the residence.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Diwali note on hand discomfort
Earlier on Sunday, Amitabh shared that discomfort in his hand had held up his plan to personally write back to fans who had sent him gifts. In a Diwali note posted on Tumblr, he thanked his well-wishers and apologised for the delay. The update came a few weeks after he had said he was advised to prioritise rest and recovery.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 shoot reportedly halted
Reportedly, filming for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ has been put on hold for now, as Amitabh is said to be unwell. With the host away, Sony Entertainment Television has been airing repeats of older episodes of the popular quiz show.