MUMBAI — Amitabh Bachchan continued his weekly tradition of greeting fans outside his Mumbai residence on November 1, 2026, but this time behind bulletproof glass.
The 83-year-old actor waved at the crowd from behind a transparent enclosure installed at his Mumbai home 'Jalsa', just two weeks after a shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff shook the film industry. On October 18, two men allegedly opened fire at Shroff's BMW as he was returning from a football game in Juhu area. One attacker reportedly pointed a firearm directly at Shroff, but the weapon jammed, allowing the actor to escape without injury while his driver was wounded.
The bulletproof arrangement came after Mumbai police received a threatening email on October 23 that referenced Bachchan's residence among locations reportedly targeted for bomb blasts. The email, sent to the office of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, also mentioned the venue of singer Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming concert at Mahalaxmi Race Course. Officials said the message threatened to target Jalsa between October 31 and November 27.
Security arrangements were increased at the mentioned locations, and police initiated an investigation to identify the sender. On November 1, Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans from behind the glass, maintaining his Sunday evening meet-and-greet tradition that has endured for decades. His son Abhishek Bachchan was present in the background, standing guard behind his father and surrounded by security personnel.
Reactions on social media ranged from criticism of security arrangements to comments on the family's visible solidarity. The November 1 appearance also coincided with the birthday of Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan's daughter-in-law.
The development underscores heightened security considerations for public figures following recent incidents in Mumbai, with the bulletproof glass serving as a physical barrier between the actor and the crowd while preserving his long-standing connection with fans.
