From Saif Ali Khan to Salman Khan: Bollywood celebs who were targeted and attacked

From Saif Ali Khan to Salman Khan: Bollywood celebs who were targeted and attacked

On January 16, 2025, the actor was severely injured in a knife attack by an intruder at his Mumbai residence. He suffered multiple stab wounds, with two being particularly serious, one near his spine, raising concerns about potential long-term effects. The incident has shocked both his fans and the public, highlighting growing security concerns despite the high-profile nature of the victim. Authorities have launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and other evidence to track down the attacker.

Salman Khan's security has been significantly heightened after multiple death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi over the years. In April 2024, two men on a bike fired five rounds outside his Bandra residence, with one bullet reportedly hitting his balcony. This follows a 2018 threat from Bishnoi, who vowed to kill the actor in retaliation for the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. These threats have led to increased security measures, including armed guards stationed around his home to ensure his safety.

While filming his 2018 epic Padmaavat, renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was attacked by a group of men. The intruders, members of the Rajput community group Karni Sena, disrupted the shoot at Jaipur’s Jaigarh Fort, causing chaos and even slapping the director in front of the cast and crew.

In January 2014, Shahid Kapoor was attacked while filming Haider in Kashmir. During the shoot, Shahid and co-star Ifran Khan were targeted by a fire pot (Kangri) thrown by someone in the crowd. The police quickly intervened to control the situation, and filming resumed shortly after.

In 2014, Gauhar Khan was attacked during a live performance when a man slapped her on stage in response to her comments about religious sentiments. Despite the assault, she remained composed and carried on with her hosting duties, continuing the event without further disruption.

After the massive success of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000, director-producer Rakesh Roshan became a target of the underworld. His reported refusal to pay extortion money led to an assassination attempt, during which he was shot twice near his Mumbai office. However, Roshan survived the attack.

The murder of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar in 1997 shocked the nation. He was gunned down by three assailants outside a temple in Andheri, Mumbai. The killing was reportedly orchestrated by underworld figures after Kumar refused to comply with extortion demands.

During the 1993 Bombay riots, the actor narrowly escaped a shooting incident. Additionally, he has faced multiple threats over the years due to his alleged connections with the underworld.