Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Swastika Mukherjee: 5 actors who received death threats for insane reasons

In the realm of celebrity, admiration often intersects with obsession, sometimes spiraling into alarming territories. It also sheds light on the darker side of fandom, where misguided passion transforms into hostility. From Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan to Akshay Kumar, here's taking a look at FIVE actors who found themselves on the receiving end of death threats for bizarre reasons.

During the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmaavat, initially titled Padmavati, Deepika Padukone encountered death threats from the Rajput outfit Karni Sena. The group threatened violence, including beheading and nose chopping, against the actress, even putting a bounty on her head.

Varun Dhawan, beloved by fans, faced a disturbing incident when an obsessive stalker threatened harm to his then-girlfriend, Natasha Dalal, amid reports of their wedding. Dhawan disclosed involving the police in response to the threat.

According to reports, Akshay purportedly received a death threat from gangster Ravi Pujari. The threat allegedly stemmed from the actor's decision to dismiss his housemaid. This incident underscores the concerning intersection of celebrity status and criminal intimidation.

Vijay Sethupathy, known for his role as the lead antagonist in the film 'Jawan,' recently made headlines due to Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan's revelation about his exit from his biopic. Muralitharan disclosed that Sethupathy faced immense pressure, including threats to his family, prompting his decision to withdraw from the project. The cricketer emphasized the need to protect Sethupathy's life and career, expressing concern that his own story should not jeopardize the actor's well-being. The threats emerged following a misquote by Muralitharan, with politicians opposing Sethupathy's portrayal of the cricketer in the biopic.

Swastika Mukherjee found herself embroiled in controversy and subjected to online threats following the misuse of one of her quotes regarding Sushant Singh Rajput by a web portal. The misrepresentation of her statement sparked outrage and led to targeted harassment directed at the actress.