Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan's visit to Surat on Friday turned into a chaotic spectacle as massive crowds of fans swarmed the airport to see him. The veteran actor, 83, was in the city to attend the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) match, but his arrival was marked by a security scare when overzealous fans broke a glass panel in the commotion.
Chaotic Scenes at Surat Airport
Videos that quickly went viral online captured the intense moments at the airport. A huge crowd gathered, with fans pushing and rushing forward in an attempt to get close to Amitabh Bachchan. Police and security personnel were seen struggling to control the surge and clear a path for the actor to reach his waiting car.
The security team faced significant difficulty in maintaining a safe distance between the ecstatic fans and Bachchan. Amid the pushing and shoving, a glass panel at the airport was broken. Fortunately, Bachchan escaped the incident completely unharmed. The clips sparked immediate concern among netizens and fans nationwide for the senior star's safety, with one fan heard shouting in a video, “Leave him alone, he is 83.”
Starry Night at the ISPL
Later in the evening, the megastar made a glamorous appearance at the ISPL event, seemingly unshaken by the earlier chaos. He was seen in a cheerful mood, interacting freely with fellow film industry personalities. Bachchan took a front-row seat for the opening ceremony, enjoying the festivities.
He is the co-owner of the ISPL team Majhi Mumbai along with Neeti Agarwal. The tournament features several other celebrity-owned franchises, turning it into a major entertainment spectacle. The star-studded team list includes:
- Tiigers of Kolkata (Sourav Ganguly, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan)
- Srinagar Ke Veer (Akshay Kumar)
- Chennai Singams (Suriya)
- Bengaluru Strikers (Hrithik Roshan)
- Falcon Risers Hyderabad (Ram Charan)
- Delhi Superheros (Salman Khan)
- Ahmedabad Lions (Ajay Devgn)
Bachchan shared the spotlight at the stadium with other luminaries like Akshay Kumar, Suriya, Ram Charan, and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, adding immense star power to the league's proceedings.
Safety Concerns and Fan Frenzy
The incident in Surat has once again highlighted the immense, and sometimes overwhelming, adulation that veteran stars like Amitabh Bachchan command in India. While the actor continued with his scheduled appearance, the viral videos from the airport served as a stark reminder of the challenges of managing security during such public appearances.
The event concluded successfully, but the day will be remembered for the frightening moments at the arrival, where the line between fan love and mob frenzy dangerously blurred, putting the safety of a beloved national icon at risk.
