Amitabh Bachchan mobbed by fans during Surat visit for ISPL match

Amitabh Bachchan arrived in Surat on Friday to attend an Indian Street Premier League match, adding to the list of film and sports personalities present at the event. His visit, however, drew massive crowds at the airport, leading to chaotic scenes and raising concerns over his safety.

Crowd surge at airport triggers concern

Soon after his arrival, large numbers of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, with several videos circulating online showing people rushing towards him. Police and security personnel were seen struggling to control the crowd and clear a path for Bachchan to reach his waiting vehicle. The surge of fans attempting to take photographs made it difficult to maintain a safe distance.

Videos from the scene also suggested that a glass panel broke during the commotion, although Bachchan was not injured. The clips sparked concern among fans, with one video capturing a fan shouting for others to leave the 83-year-old actor alone.

Presence at ISPL opening ceremony

Later in the evening, Bachchan was seen attending the Indian Street Premier League opening ceremony, interacting with actors and personalities from the film industry. He took a front-row seat for the event and appeared relaxed while engaging with fellow attendees.

Bachchan is a co-owner of the Majhi Mumbai team along with Neeti Agarwal. Other celebrity-owned teams in the league include Tiigers of Kolkata, Srinagar Ke Veer, Chennai Singams, Bengaluru Strikers and Falcon Risers Hyderabad. The league has also seen the entry of new teams such as Delhi Superheros and Ahmedabad Lions, further boosting its star presence.

(With inputs from TOI)