Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Saif Khan was stabbed six times by an unidentified assailant at his Bandra house in the wee hours of Thursday. The attacker reportedly entered the actor's house during what is believed to be a burglary attempt.
The attack happened at about 2:30 am. Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai following the incident. He had surgery and the doctors have declared that he is in stable condition and out of danger. An official statement issued by Lilavati Hospital describes that two of the stab wounds are severe and one of them is close to his spinal cord.
Although shocking, this brutal attack on Saif Ali Khan is not the only one in Bollywood; several other celebrities have also usually faced shocking assaults, threats, and violent confrontations. Here are a few harrowing accounts:
1. Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has faced several security breaches over the years. In 2024, an unknown person sent the actor a threatening SMS asking for a hefty ransom of Rs 50 lakh in 2024. Police said the sender had a specific intent against SRK, but with quick security intervention by the authorities, the actor's safety was ensured.
2. Salman Khan
Salman Khan has been a repeated target of death threats, with the most recent incident occurring in 2024. Two men on a motorcycle opened fire outside his Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai, reportedly hired by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. Authorities revealed that the gang had plotted to kill the actor, and six suspects were later arrested. Over the years, Salman has been under constant security surveillance due to ongoing threats.
3. Raveena Tandon
In 2024, actor Raveena Tandon got into a horrible row when her vehicle reportedly hit three pedestrians in Mumbai. Accusations of reckless driving led to a mob attack. As the mob surrounded her car, Raveena urged them to calm down. Despite her efforts, tensions ran high, and she had to defend herself against the angry mob.