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Amitabh Bachchan Mobbed at Surat ISPL Opening

The incident renewed concern over crowd control at celebrity events during the high-profile street-cricket league.

Overview

  • Videos posted by paparazzi accounts show fans packing the entrance of Surat's Lalbhai Contractor Stadium and surrounding the 83-year-old actor.
  • Police and private security struggled to create a corridor, and Bachchan was eventually escorted toward his car while remaining composed and acknowledging onlookers.
  • Social media users urged restraint after the clips spread widely, with comments highlighting his age and asking people to give him space.
  • Bachchan was in Surat for the opening of ISPL Season 3, where he supports Majhi Mumbai, the team he co-owns with Neeti Agarwal, at a ceremony drawing multiple film stars.
  • Mid-day, citing a paparazzo video, reported that a glass entrance gate broke during the crush, a detail not widely corroborated by other outlets.