9 Bollywood Celebrities Who Got Death Threats For The Characters They Portrayed In Movies

Being famous is not just about having more money, opportunities and recognition. Fame often comes with a lot of backlash—constant criticism, trolls, scrutiny, and hate.

As absurd and ridiculous as it may sound, many Bollywood actors have received death threats for the roles/characters they have portrayed on screen and for the films they have made.

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Here is a list of Bollywood celebrities who have received death threats for their roles and films

1. Shah Rukh Khan

That’s disgusting !!! He is the same “guru” Paramhans Acharya who threatened to take “Jal Samadhi” if the country was not declared Hind00 Rashttra by October 2, 2021

Now he’s threatening #SRK

Boycott the party supporting such “gurus”.
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— Katyusha (@Indian10000000) December 20, 2022

Amid the raging Pathaan controversy, Ayodhya Seer Paramhans Acharya has openly threatened to kill Shah Rukh Khan. He said if he sees him he will burn him alive. “Today we burned his posters. The film Pathhan offended the saffron color. If I find Jihad Shah Rukh Khan anywhere, I will burn him alive.”

The controversy erupted after the release of the song Besharam Rang from the film, which features Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini. The song has been accused of hurting religious sentiments. Many have even pointed out a line from the song that says: Besharam Rang kaha dekha duniya walon ne.

2. Deepika Padukone

I would like to congratulate the Meerut youth for announcing Rs 5 crore bounty for beheading Deepika, Bhansali. We will reward those who behead them with Rs 10 crore and also attend to their family needs: Suraj Pal Amu, Haryana’s BJP Chief Media Coordinator pic.twitter.com/IKPL9Di5Fm

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2017

During the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, originally titled Padmavati, Deepika Padukone had faced similar death threats from Rajput band Karni Sena. The municipality had threatened to behead the actress and chop off her nose. It even announced a price for it.

3.Sanjay Leela Bhansali

This looks crazy and scary!
Set of Padmavati beat and Sanjay slapped Leela Bhansali.
What’s up with the people? pic.twitter.com/9rTN41SiMR

— Pankaj Ahuja (@panku_) January 27, 2017

Not only Deepika Padukone, but also Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who was reportedly beaten by a member of Karni Sena, also received death threats. Haryana’s BJP chief media coordinator Suraj Pal Amu had announced a Rs 10 crore bounty for the beheading of the actress and filmmaker.

4. Vivek Agnihotri

One of the highest-grossing films of 2022 also sparked a lot of controversy. Vivek Agnihotri said he received threats after the film’s release. He was consulted for portraying characters in the film. “I can’t go out. I’m a social person. I can’t meet my own family. My entire movement is restricted…this is so unfortunate,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.

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5. Richa Chadha

This is absolutely shameful and unequivocally to be condemned. You may have ideological problems and problems with a film, but this is criminal intimidation and incitement to violence. Ambedkarites, Dalit feminists and just sane people – stand up and shout this out! @RichaChadha #NotOk https://t.co/sJs6c9V53J

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 17, 2021

Nawab Satpal Tanwar, who is reportedly the founder and national president of Akhil Bhartiya Bhim Sena of Gurugram, had threatened to kill Richa Chadha and announced a reward for hacking her tongue. He said: Jo bhai ya behen Richa Chadha ki zubaan kaat kar ke le ke aayega. Usse hum Baba Ambedkar sahab hi Rs 2 crore ki shield se sammanit karenge. Kapoor didn’t want to be paraded at the Sadak. Rakhna.”

The controversy erupted after her Madam Chief Minister’s poster, in which she attempted the role of politician, showed her holding a broom. Chadha even apologized for “a regrettable and totally unintentional oversight, not a conscious implication”. Nevertheless, she received a death threat Nawab Satpal Tanwar thought the film tried to smear the image of former Prime Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati.

6. Sharad Kelkar

Following the huge success of The Family Man’s second season, Sharad Kelkar, who played the role of Arvind on the series – a character romantically attached to Suchi (played by Priyamani), wife of Srikant (Manoj Bajpayee) – received death threats from fans.

“I get these messages like ‘Srikant and Suchi ke beech mat aao, jaan se maar denge tumko’ every day and I also get a lot of threats. So I got used to it,” he told Spotboye.com.

7.Vivek Oberoi

PM Narendra Modi biopic actor Vivek Oberoi received a death threat 24 hours before the film’s release #PMNarendraModi #VivekOberoi https://t.co/mCQ86gwjBX pic.twitter.com/jnZRmOFm6R

— Writtt (@writtt_it) May 23, 2019

Before the release of PM Narendra Modi, a biopic about the Indian Prime Minister, Vivek Oberoi received death threats from Naxalites. The police then tightened security in front of his house.

8.Urvashi Rautela

The actress, who made headlines for being killed over her alleged relationship dispute with Rishabh Pant, has received death threats for her role in Hate Story 4. Why? Because Urvashi’s character in the film compared himself to Draupadi and said, “Draupadi ke toh paanch Pandav the… yahan toh sirf do hain.”

9. Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat reportedly received death threats for writing the role of Bhanwari Devi in ​​KC Bokadia’s film Dirty Politics. She was quoted as saying: “I have received threats. My brother got a call saying, ‘Tell your sister to stay away from this topic and the film.’ I think these kinds of threats are made.” Filmmaker Bokadia added, “I have also received many threats. I know my duty as a filmmaker. Although I am inspired by the Bhanwari Devi case, I have presented it in my own style. I think it’s going to be a clean and good film. We made the film our way.”

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