In India, we treat our film stars like gods—showering them with love, buying tickets to their movies and forever putting in a good word about their work. Ultimately, it’s us fans who give celebrities their clout, power and status.
Yet, there are times when fans are disillusioned with the personal space of a celebrity. Given that most of a celeb’s life is in the public sphere, obsessed fans believe it is their birthright to click that damn selfie, arrive unannounced at their homes or stalk them with full gusto.
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6 creepy fans encounters involving Bollywood celebs
In recent years, disturbing fan encounters have increased manifold in Bollywood. Naturally, we had to make a compilation as an example of where to draw the line when it comes to meeting your celebrity idol.
1.Kartik Aaryan
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In a recent interview with News18, the Freddy actor opened up about one such encounter, saying, “There was an instance when a girl framed a photograph that had her and me as a married couple. She brought it and stood below my house holding it and claimed that we both are married. I got to know about it much later. That was a little creepy. I went like, ‘Kya ho kya raha hai!’”This isn’t the first time such an incident occurred. A few months ago, two screaming ladies arrived at his building in an attempt to catch the actor’s attention. They created quite a stir in the neighbourhood and finally, Kartik had to meet and pacify them.
2. Shah Rukh Khan
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A recent video captured by Viral Bhayani showed the superstar being grabbed by a selfie-clicking fan as the star exited Mumbai’s international airport. In the video, not only is SRK caught off guard, he is visibly irritated with the unwanted encroachment of his personal space. He was accompanied by both his sons, AbRam and Aryan, at the time.
3. Saif Ali Khan
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During the promotions of Bunty Aur Babli 2, the actor opened up about the downright disturbing encounter he had with a fan: “A couple of years ago, there was this girl who rang the doorbell in the same way that I do. This was in our old flat. They opened the door and she barged in and said, ‘So, this is where you live?’”
When his co-star, Rani Mukerji asked how the fan entered the building, the actor said, “She walked in with a lot of confidence. She was well-dressed and nothing seemed wrong about her. Nobody stopped her. Both my wife and I are looking at her. I got really scared and told my wife, ‘Aren’t you going to say anything?’ In my head, I was thinking, ‘Do I even know this person?’ Finally, I asked her to leave and she turned around and walked out.”
4. Malaika Arora
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The actress had stepped out with her dad for a quick round of shopping when she was mobbed by a group of fans wishing to click a selfie. It is uncomfortable to even watch Malaika try and navigate her way out the close proximity of male fans.
5. Priyanka Chopra
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During the filming of Anjaana Anjaani, PC was confronted with a fan who grabbed her hand and proceeded to click photographs. An angered Priyanka firmly slapped him.
Later, speaking about the incident, she said, “I slap a lot. I think once a fan misbehaved with me, I don’t know if he was a fan but I came out of my trailer when I was shooting for Anjaana Anjaani. He just came and held my arms. I am very good with taking pictures and everything, but I don’t like physically being touched. So he just held my hand and started asking for pictures. I got really scared so I grabbed his collar and slapped him. Then I got so scared, I ran away.”
6. Sara Ali Khan
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When the actress stepped out of her Pilates class back in 2020, she was happily obliging to paps clicking her photo. However, in a video captured by Viral Bhayani, a fan can be seen kissing her hand in an attempt to charm her. Naturally, the young actress was taken aback and her security detail took control of the situation. Why was this physical touch needed?
Which of these encounters has scarred you the most? Tell us in the comments below!
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