Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan: Famous Bollywood celebrities hit by death rumors

First Published Aug 20, 2024, 12:02 PM IST

Several Bollywood celebrities have faced false death rumors, causing widespread concern among fans before these hoaxes were debunked.

From Lata Mangeshkar to Paresh Rawal, several Bollywood celebrities have been falsely reported dead. These death hoaxes have caused widespread concern among fans before being debunked, highlighting the impact of misinformation on public figures.
 

Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth was the subject of death rumors that alarmed his fans. His PR team swiftly clarified the situation, announcing that Rajinikanth was alive, in good health, and vacationing in the USA.
 

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan was the target of panic-inducing false reports about his death in a car accident in the U.S. Fans were alarmed by the fabricated news, which included detailed but inaccurate memorial information.

Lata Mangeshkar

In 2012, rumors falsely claimed that Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, had died from a heart attack. The false news caused widespread concern before being debunked as unfounded speculation.
 

Madhuri Dixit

Rumors of Madhuri Dixit's death caused a stir among fans. The actress quickly addressed the false claims, reassuring everyone that she was alive, well, and in excellent health, calming her worried admirers.

Paresh Rawal

On May 14, 2021, Paresh Rawal was falsely reported dead. He addressed the misinformation with his characteristic class, quickly refuting the rumors and reassuring fans of his continued well-being and vitality.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan faced death rumors multiple times, including a false report about a plane crash shortly after his daughter Suhana's birthday. These rumors caused significant concern before being confirmed as false.

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