Edward Marchesi For forty-two years, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has welcomed his admirers every Sunday in front of his Jalsa residence in Juhu, Mumbai. The ritual, dubbed Sunday darshan , has become an unmissable event for fans, who gather to see his famous face and take a photo.
Bomb threat and Mumbai Police intervention
The previous Friday, Mumbai police received an email sent to a school in the Bandar-Kurla Complex (BKC) containing a bomb threat. The alert, which mentioned a possible attack, was immediately reported to authorities, who launched an investigation to determine whether the Jalsa, Amitabh's residence, was among the targets.
Mumbai Police have increased surveillance in the area, setting up a security fence around the villa to avoid any risk.
Preliminary investigations and institutional responses
So far, law enforcement has not released details about the sender of the email or the exact content of the message, but has emphasized the need to treat all reports with the utmost seriousness.
The prosecutor's office also requested the assistance of forensic experts to analyze digital traces, while local authorities have intensified checks near the BKC complex.
The salute protected by bulletproof glass
Despite the gravity of the incident, Amitabh decided not to cancel his fan meeting. On November 1st, the traditional welcome took place behind a bulletproof glass structure , temporarily installed outside the property. The famous actor, dressed in a blue denim shirt, waved to the crowd through the bulletproof panel, while his son Abhishek Bachchan accompanied him constantly, demonstrating his support and concern.
Security was further enhanced by a roadblock, armed police stations, and dog patrols patrolling the perimeter. Fans, despite the tension, applauded and took photos, appreciating Amitabh's gesture, which, despite the circumstances, kept the tradition alive.
Context of violence in the cinematic world
The Jalsa bombing comes amidst a period of tension in the Bollywood industry, which has already seen a shooting incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. The attack, which occurred a few days earlier, raised further concerns about the safety of Indian film stars, prompting authorities to review protection protocols for top stars.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan updated his fans on his health, admitting that he still needs more rest after a long recovery period. In a blog post, the actor wrote: "Yet more rest needed... adjusting... thinking and wondering... the human body and its uniqueness," emphasizing the importance of taking care of one's body even when public life requires constant presence.