Kajal Aggarwal responds to road accident and death rumours. From Shah Rukh Khan to Katrina Kaif, Indian celebs who were once victims of death hoaxes

Renowned actress Kajal Aggarwal recently dismissed rumours claiming she had died in a road accident. She took to social media to assure fans that she is perfectly fine, as the false news began spreading rapidly. However, this isn’t the first time an Indian celebrity has been targeted by a death hoax. Bollywood has often been a hotspot for such misleading reports, causing unnecessary panic and confusion. Here’s a look at some other celebrities who have found themselves at the centre of similar fake news.

Kajal Aggarwal rubbishes death rumours

Taking to her Instagram handle, the Sikandar actress shut down the rumours circulating online about her alleged accident and death. She clarified that the news was entirely false and 'baseless'. The actress assured her followers that she is safe, healthy, and doing well. She urged everyone not to pay attention to or spread such baseless information and encouraged people to focus on positivity and facts rather than misleading speculation.


Bollywood celebs who once fall prey to death hoaxes or rumours:

Amitabh Bachchan
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has been the target of several false death rumours over the years, sparking panic among his fans. In one instance, a fake report claimed he had died in a car crash in the U.S., even going as far as mentioning memorial details. According to the TOI report, another post featured a fake watermark of a well-known news channel and quickly spread across social media. However, the news was later confirmed to be completely fake, with the actor or his family often stepping in to assure fans that he was healthy and doing well.


Rajinikanth
Superstar Rajinikanth was also targeted by false death rumours that quickly spread online, causing confusion and concern among his fans. To clear the air, his PR team released an official update confirming that the actor was absolutely fine and enjoying a vacation in the United States.

Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood, has been targeted by multiple fake death rumours over the years. One such hoax claimed he died in a plane crash, reported by a European news channel. In 2017, the news shocked his fans, but it was soon confirmed to be false, with the actor himself assuring everyone he was fine in his witty style. These rumours often spread quickly online and are believed to be linked to his massive popularity, making him a frequent target for false and attention-grabbing stories.

TGIF! Survived the week inspite of a plane crash, fatal accident on sets & yet another title of Imtiaz Ali film! pic.twitter.com/5W5DtrrupA

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 2, 2017

Nora Fatehi
On February 5, actor Nora Fatehi also joined the list of celebrities who have fallen in to the prey of a death hoax. A video went viral at that time which claimed that she died during a bungee jumping accident. Later, it was founded that the claims were completely false and Nora Fatehi is alive. She was doing great.


Katrina Kaif
In 2013, Katrina Kaif became the target of an online death hoax when a Facebook page falsely claimed she had passed away. The page went as far as sharing made-up details about her life and urged users to express their sympathy by liking and commenting. The fake news caused confusion among fans. However, according to TOI, her team quickly stepped in and clarified that Katrina was absolutely fine and that the rumours were baseless and untrue.