Shakti Kapoor calls viral death rumours "not good," assures fans he is safe
Mumbai, May 8
Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has reacted strongly after fake reports about his death started circulating online. The actor called the rumours "completely fake" and said he is "healthy and happy."
In a video message shared on his Instagram account, Shakti Kapoor called rumours "not good." The veteran actor said he plans to take legal action and file a cyber complaint against those spreading the false news.
Addressing his fans and followers, Kapoor said, "Hello everyone, the news of my death is completely fake. I am healthy and happy. Please ignore it. I am going to cyber complain about it. But this is not good. That's not good."
Shakti Kapoor is one of Bollywood's most popular character actors and is known for playing both comic and villainous roles. Over the years, he has appeared in more than 700 films and became especially famous during the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his well-known films include 'Raja Babu,' 'Andaz Apna Apna,' 'ChaalBaaz,' 'Coolie No. 1,' 'Judwaa, Satte Pe Satta' and 'Bol Radha Bol.'
The actor was last seen in 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi,' directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film starred Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. Before that, he also appeared in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.
— ANI
Reader Comments
He needs to be more careful with his social media presence. These hoaxes always target older celebrities. But I'm relieved he is safe.
The guy is a Bollywood legend. I hope the cyber police catch the people behind this. This is pure harassment.
This is happening way too often now. First Amitabh Bachchan, now Shakti ji. It's a new low for social media. Stay safe, sir.
Yes, these fake death news are not good at all. But he is trolling himself now by posting such videos. It gives them more attention.
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