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Pro‑Khalistani groups threaten Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh over 1984 remarks
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:04 AM
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Extremist pro‑Khalistani outfits have publicly warned Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and singer Diljit Dosanjh after their recent comments on the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots.
Pro‑Khalistani organisations have issued threats against veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and Punjabi singer‑actor Diljit Dosanjh, alleging that both have made statements that downplay the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots. The warnings were posted on social media platforms and shared by several fringe groups that seek a separate Khalistan state.
The controversy intensified after Bachchan appeared on the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he was asked about the 1984 events, and after Dosanjh referenced the same period in a recent interview. Neither celebrity has publicly responded to the accusations, but the statements have drawn attention from law‑enforcement agencies.
Delhi police have been notified and are monitoring the online chatter for any signs of escalation. So far, no physical attack or direct harassment has been reported against the two artists, and security arrangements for their upcoming public appearances have been tightened.
Security experts note that targeting high‑profile cultural figures is a tactic used by fringe separatist groups to attract media coverage and pressure the government. The incidents underscore the volatile intersection of historical memory and contemporary politics in India.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and have assured that they will take appropriate action against those who incite violence or threaten individuals based on their views.
The controversy intensified after Bachchan appeared on the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he was asked about the 1984 events, and after Dosanjh referenced the same period in a recent interview. Neither celebrity has publicly responded to the accusations, but the statements have drawn attention from law‑enforcement agencies.
Delhi police have been notified and are monitoring the online chatter for any signs of escalation. So far, no physical attack or direct harassment has been reported against the two artists, and security arrangements for their upcoming public appearances have been tightened.
Security experts note that targeting high‑profile cultural figures is a tactic used by fringe separatist groups to attract media coverage and pressure the government. The incidents underscore the volatile intersection of historical memory and contemporary politics in India.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and have assured that they will take appropriate action against those who incite violence or threaten individuals based on their views.