Shocking! 5 Celebs Who Were Attacked In Public

It is said that fame always comes at a cost, not just mental but sometimes physical. Recently, Sonu Nigam paid heavily for his star status in a shocking incident. The singer and his team were allegedly manhandled at a music event in Mumbai. As unfortunate as this incident is, it’s not the only one.

It is hard to believe that even though most stars have their security team around, they still face a threat. Scroll down to read about all the times celebs were attacked in public…

Shocking Attack On Sonu Nigam

At a music event, Sonu Nigam was allegedly attacked by goons when he was climbing down the stage after his live performance. One of his team members was thrown off the stage when fans clamoured for selfies. Sonu has filed a complaint for wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt. The incident sent shock waves throughout the music world, rightfully so!

When Gauahar Khan Was Slapped During A Shoot

Back in 2014, a 24-year-old man slapped Gauahar Khan during the shooting of a reality TV show India’s Raw Star. The worst part of it all was that she was attacked for wearing a short dress despite her Islamic faith. This incident shook the Tandav star to her core and she spoke about the same in a press conference. She said, “The man who slapped me doesn’t deserve any sympathy. He attacked an unarmed woman, he shouldn’t be treated with any sympathy. Even if the man had a problem with me, we could have had a dialogue.”

When Ranveer Singh Was Attacked On The Red Carpet

Ranveer Singh got mobbed by fans on the red carpet. In the chaos for selfies, an over-enthusiastic fan managed to land a slap on Ranveer’s face. The actor escaped without any injury but he was visibly shaken. Ranveer handled it with grace and he neither flinched nor did he lose his cool.

When Aditya Narayan Jha Was Slapped

Reality show host Aditya Narayan Jha was subjected to a violent attack by a woman in 2011. Aditya was reportedly slapped by a woman in full public view after he passed a snide comment at her. Later, the singer denied the accusations but a bunch of eye witnesses confirmed the incident.

When Mallika Sherawat Was Attacked By Masked Men

Back in 2016, Mallika Sherawat was punched in the face and sprayed with teargas by masked attackers. The incident took place in an upmarket area of Paris. The attackers ambushed the actress and tried to steal her handbag. Luckily, Mallika managed to hold on to her bag. In a media interaction, she spoke about the incident and shared, “No one should be made to suffer the insecurity of having their home broken into or the physical and mental abuse of such an attack.”

Well, this shows that life can be unpredictable at times, even if you are a celebrity!

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