Rohit Roy responds to Akshay Kumar’s daughter facing cyber threat: "This is a concern for everyone"

Rohit also admitted that he had been a victim of a phishing scam several years ago, calling it a "silly mistake". “

Actor Ronit Roy has recently spoken about his concern over increasing cases of cybercrimes, mainly against children and public figures, expecially after actor Akshay Kumar revealed a recent incident involving his daughter Nitara.

At the launch of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at the State Police Headquarters, Akshay Kumar revealed a shocking incident involving his daughter. He shared that while playing an online game, she was asked to send a nude photo, but praised her quick thinking for immediately switching off the device.

Responding to the revelation, actor Rohit Roy — whose upcoming film Controll explores the dark side of cybercrime — expressed his concern over the alarming reality of digital threats.

“It’s extremely difficult for public figures to stay shielded from such issues. This is a concern for everyone — no one is beyond the reach of these crimes. Many people, including actors, often assume they won’t be targeted simply because they don't share personal details. But the truth is, these criminals are clever. They can draft messages or emails in ways that seem like they’re coming from someone familiar — a friend, even," he said.

Rohit Roy also recalled his personal experience with cyber fraud and said,“I once received a message from what appeared to be a close friend’s number, asking for money. The tone didn’t match how he usually speaks, so I grew suspicious. When I tried to call back, the number was constantly busy. That’s when I realized it was a scam.”

Rohit also admitted that he had been a victim of a phishing scam several years ago, calling it a "silly mistake". “The email looked legitimate. It didn’t have any of the usual signs of spam. This was before platforms started flagging messages as ‘suspected scams.’ I clicked on a link, and a couple of things got hacked. Thankfully, I acted fast and went straight to the cybercrime cell. That immediate action helped resolve the issue.”

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On the work front, Rohit Roy will be next seen in Controll, a gritty cybercrime thriller slated to hit theatres on October 10, 2025.

Alongside Rohit, the film will also star Thakur Anoop Singh. Helmed by Safdar Abbas and produced by Dhaval Gada and Abhay Sinha, Controll also features an ensemble cast including Priya Anand, Yashpal Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Karan Singh Chhabra, and Siddharth Banerjee.