Updated on: 20 June, 2024 12:44 PM IST |Shweta Shah

Bollywood stars and their personal lives are vulnerably open to their fans to intrude. Unfortunately, this invites tons of negativity and death threats too. Heres a look at five actors who received dreadful and dangerous death threats that left them shocked.

1. Amitabh Bachchan
Last year, an unidentified caller called the Nagpur police, informing them that bombs had been placed outside Big B's residence in Mumbai. The Mumbai police instantly caught up with the news and became active after the hoax call.The veteran actor's home also saw increased security.

2. Akshay Kumar
The Sarfira actor was provided Z plus security after he received a death threat from the menacing underworld gangster Ravi Pujari. Reports suggest Akshay Kumar has been Pujari's target for a very long time.
3. Deepika Padukone
The mommy-to-be received several death threats during Padmaavat. The Sanja Leela Bhansali directorial faced several challenges, especially in Rajasthan, before it could release in cinemas.
4. Shah Rukh Khan
While he is the most loved actor across the globe, Shah Rukh Khan has also been under the scanner of some dreadful gangsters. In January 2022, a random man once threatened to plant a bomb at Mannat.The Mumbai police were quick enough to apprehend the man; however, the Pathaan star was asked to maintain strict security while making public appearances.

5. Salman Khan
Lawrence Bishnoi, yet another glorious name in the gangster community, threatened the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor. The death threat came right after the gangster took responsibility for Sidhu Moosewala's murder.Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, too, received a threatening note while he was out for a morning walk. The security around the superstar and his family has increased ever since.