24 May,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amitabh Bachchan (Pic/Google Images)
Amitabh Bachchan has been greeting his fans outside his Juhu bungalow for years. He often shares pictures and experiences on his personal blog. This Sunday's appearance outside Jalsa reportedly turned chaotic after a fan allegedly fainted amid an uncontrollable crowd. Videos from the spot quickly went viral, sparking concern online.
In a viral video from Sunday, May 24, Amitabh stepped out of Jalsa to greet fans in an all-white ensemble. The crowd allegedly became difficult to control, leading to a stampede-like situation in which a fan fainted and collapsed, triggering panic. Several people rushed to help by offering water and making space for the individual. The fan's exact condition remains unknown. The incident has sparked concern online, with many questioning the crowd management arrangements during the superstar's weekly public appearances.
Reacting to the situation, a user wrote, "I don't know why people even go there!!" Another concerned fan commented, "Why give something so much importance that it costs you your life?" A third user shared, "Why even go there just to dieâ¦â¦?"
In a blog post sometime back, the actor called fans his extended family and requested his security to behave respectfully with them. He said, "This is my pride and my honour, to have the blessings of the many. They provoke me to work harder. I also spoke to the security, so that they know how to behave with the well-wishers. In this heat, they have been waiting for hours to get a glimpse, and that is no small thing. After that, to not behave well with them, that is not okay. The public is our god. Love, respect and goodwill towards them, that's all they want. They give us so much, and we need to mirror the same love and respect."
Bachchan recently wrapped up hosting duties for the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, marking another milestone in his long association with the show. On the film front, he was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. He is also expected to be a part of the sequel. Additionally, he is expected to appear in Brahmastra Part Two.
