Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa, from behind a clear protective shield as security guards stood nearby. The Bollywood veteran kept up his usual public greeting, with son Abhishek Bachchan joining him on the raised platform.
But the extra safety measures had a serious reason. Police had received reports of a threatening email sent to a school in the Bandra-Kurla Complex area. The message named Bachchan's residence as a potential attack site, which led officers to begin an inquiry.
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh also appeared in the message, though it did not make a direct threat against him. Instead, the sender linked his name to an alleged plan targeting Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai.
The email gave separate dates for the claimed attacks and carried slogans linked to Khalistan. A group using the name Khalistan National Army claimed responsibility for the threats, according to reports. Authorities have not confirmed that any attack was planned.
Meanwhile, Bachchan has also been dealing with health matters. He told readers of his Tumblr blog that his body still needs more rest, and his doctors want him to ease off his regular online posts during recovery.
Despite that break from social media, the actor remains involved with Kaun Banega Crorepati as its host. His appearance at Jalsa showed that he was still able to meet admirers, albeit with far stricter safety arrangements than usual.
But the extra safety measures had a serious reason. Police had received reports of a threatening email sent to a school in the Bandra-Kurla Complex area. The message named Bachchan's residence as a potential attack site, which led officers to begin an inquiry.
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh also appeared in the message, though it did not make a direct threat against him. Instead, the sender linked his name to an alleged plan targeting Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai.
The email gave separate dates for the claimed attacks and carried slogans linked to Khalistan. A group using the name Khalistan National Army claimed responsibility for the threats, according to reports. Authorities have not confirmed that any attack was planned.
Meanwhile, Bachchan has also been dealing with health matters. He told readers of his Tumblr blog that his body still needs more rest, and his doctors want him to ease off his regular online posts during recovery.
Despite that break from social media, the actor remains involved with Kaun Banega Crorepati as its host. His appearance at Jalsa showed that he was still able to meet admirers, albeit with far stricter safety arrangements than usual.
