July 21, 2025
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🎬 Actor Shilpa Shirodkar Recalls a Chilling Promotional Stunt from the 90s

Actor Shilpa Shirodkar, who was once a household name in the 90s Bollywood era, recently opened up about one of the strangest and most shocking incidents of her acting career—false death rumours spread during the shoot of her 1995 film Raghu Veer. What’s more surprising? It was reportedly a marketing tactic planned by the film’s producer, Gulshan Kumar.

📞 A Shocking Call That Never Came

During a candid interview with Pinkvilla, Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that the fake news of her death started circulating while she was shooting in Kullu Manali with actor Suniel Shetty. At that time, mobile phones were not widely used, and her parents were unable to reach her. Meanwhile, newspapers had already declared her “shot dead.”

“When I returned to my hotel room, I saw 20–25 missed calls. My parents were panicking,” Shilpa recalled emotionally. “A major newspaper headline read that I had been shot and killed.”

🧠 The Mind Behind the Rumour: Gulshan Kumar

What appeared to be a terrible misunderstanding was later revealed to be a deliberate PR move. According to Shilpa, it was producer Gulshan Kumar who came up with the idea to leverage the rumour as a publicity stunt, especially after her film Bewafa Sanam had released and caught attention.

“He told me it was just for promotions. I was shocked. There were no social media or PR firms back then, so things were done differently. I didn’t even know something like this was planned,” Shilpa explained.

🤯 “It Went Too Far” — Shilpa Shirodkar Reflects

Though the plan worked in favor of the film’s publicity, Shilpa Shirodkar admitted the stunt “went a little too far.” She said she wasn’t angry because the movie performed well at the box office, but the emotional impact on her family was undeniable.

🎥 What’s Next for Actor Shilpa Shirodkar?

After years of maintaining a low profile, Actor Shilpa Shirodkar is all set to return to the silver screen. She will be seen in the upcoming Telugu supernatural thriller “Jatadhara”, produced by Zee Studios and directed by Venkat Kalyan. The film stars Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha in key roles and is generating buzz for its mysterious plot.

❓ FAQ

❓ Was Shilpa Shirodkar really shot during the filming of Raghu Veer?

No, it was a false rumour that spread as part of a promotional tactic by the film’s producer.

❓ How did Shilpa Shirodkar’s parents react to the rumour?

Her parents were extremely worried as they couldn’t contact her during the shoot in Manali. They learned about the rumour through a newspaper headline.