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The recent attack on Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence has shaken the entire nation, especially other Bollywood celebs.
Let’s take a look at other Bollywood celebs who have been threatened or attacked in Bollywood.
Saif Ali Khan
Actor Saif Ali Khan was critically injured on January 16, 2025, when an intruder attacked him with a knife at his Mumbai residence. He sustained multiple stab wounds, including a serious injury near his spine, raising concerns about potential long-term health complications. This shocking incident has sent shockwaves through his fans and the public, highlighting serious security lapses despite his high-profile status. Authorities have launched a thorough investigation, analyzing CCTV footage and other evidence to apprehend the attacker.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan’s security has been substantially reinforced due to ongoing death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. In April 2024, two men on a motorcycle fired five shots outside his Bandra residence, with one bullet allegedly striking his balcony. This incident follows Bishnoi’s 2018 threat to kill the actor as retaliation for the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. As a result, heightened security measures have been implemented, including armed guards deployed around Salman’s home to safeguard him.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
During the 2018 filming of his epic historical drama Padmaavat, renowned Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was physically assaulted by members of the Rajput Karni Sena. This extremist group, citing concerns about historical inaccuracies, disrupted the shoot at Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur, creating a chaotic scene. The attack, which occurred in front of the cast and crew, included slapping the director.
Shahid Kapoor
While filming Haider in Kashmir in January 2014, Shahid Kapoor and his co-star, Irrfan Khan, were the victims of a frightening incident. A fire pot (Kangri) was thrown at them by someone in the crowd. The situation was quickly brought under control by the police, and filming resumed shortly thereafter.
Gauhar Khan
In 2014, Gauhar Khan was assaulted during a live performance when a man slapped her on stage, allegedly in response to her remarks about religious sentiments. Despite the incident, she maintained her composure and continued hosting the event without allowing the disruption to escalate further.
Rakesh Roshan
Following the phenomenal success of Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai in 2000, director-producer Rakesh Roshan became a target of the underworld. His alleged refusal to comply with extortion demands resulted in an assassination attempt, during which he was shot twice near his Mumbai office. Thankfully, Roshan survived the attack.
Gulshan Kumar
The 1997 murder of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar sent shockwaves across the nation. He was tragically shot by three assailants outside a temple in Andheri, Mumbai. Reports suggest the killing was masterminded by underworld figures after Kumar declined to meet their extortion demands.
Sanjay Dutt
During the 1993 Bombay riots, the actor had a close brush with danger in a shooting incident. Over the years, he has also received multiple threats linked to his alleged ties with the underworld.
