From Shah Rukh Khan To Salman Khan: Celebrities Who Faced Attacks Or Threats

The knife attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra home by an intruder is the latest in a series of crimes targeting showbiz celebrities.

Here are some major incidents concerning key personalities from the Hindi film industry.

Salman Khan: Salman’s legal troubles with the infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which Saif was also involved, continue to haunt him. His security concerns escalated in 2018 when incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi openly threatened to kill him during a court appearance in Jodhpur. Since then, Khan has faced multiple threats. In April 2023, two shooters, allegedly from the Bishnoi gang, fired gunshots outside his Bandra residence before being arrested. Security around the actor was further intensified following the murder of Baba Siddiqui, who was known to be a close friend of Salman, in Octobre 2024. A bullet-proof glass panel was recently installed outside the balcony of Salman Khan's Bandra flat. (Image: PTI)

Gulshan Kumar: The murder of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar in 1997 was one of the first major incidents involving a prominent celebrity that shook the nation. Kumar, known for his devotion, visited a Shiva temple in Mumbai’s Andheri suburb every morning and evening. On August 12, 1997, after praying for 15 minutes and making offerings, he was ambushed while returning to his car. Three assailants opened fire as he was unlocking the door. He was declared brought dead at Cooper Hospital. Police later revealed that Kumar had received threat calls on August 5 and August 9, just days before his assassination. (Image: X/@TulsikumarTK)