Kajal Aggarwal became the latest victim of fake death news this week. Social media was flooded with posts claiming that she had died in a car accident. The false reports suggested she suffered serious injuries, leaving her fans worried and shocked.
The rumours spread fast on WhatsApp, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). On Monday, Kajal decided to clear the air with a direct post on her social media.
“I’ve come across some baseless news claiming I was in an accident (and no longer around!) and honestly, it’s quite amusing because it’s absolutely untrue,” Kajal wrote on Instagram Stories.
She added, “By the grace of god, I want to assure you all that I am perfectly fine, safe, and doing very well. I kindly request you not to believe or circulate such false news. Let’s focus our energies on positivity and truth instead.”
Well, she is not the first celebrity to face such rumours. Many big names in India and abroad have also been targets of fake death reports.
Before Kajal Aggarwal, THESE Celebs Fell Victim To Death Hoaxes
Amitabh Bachchan
The megastar has been targeted multiple times. One viral hoax claimed he died in a car crash in the U.S. His team had to clarify that he was safe.
Shah Rukh Khan
In 2017, a European news outlet falsely reported that Shah Rukh Khan had died in a plane crash. The actor later dismissed the rumour and confirmed he was doing well.
Katrina Kaif
In 2013, a Facebook post spread fake news about Katrina Kaif’s death. Fans panicked until her team confirmed it was false.
Rajinikanth
Rumours of Rajinikanth’s death have surfaced more than once. His PR team even had to issue an official statement saying he was alive and holidaying in the U.S.
Nora Fatehi
In February 2025, a viral video claimed Nora Fatehi died in a bungee jumping accident. The video was quickly proven fake.
Shakti Kapoor
In 2015, a WhatsApp forward claimed Shakti Kapoor had died in a car accident. He later laughed it off, calling the rumour baseless.
Lata Mangeshkar (Now Dead)
In 2012, false reports claimed the legendary singer had died of a heart attack. She later assured fans on Twitter that she was “hale and hearty.”
Dilip Kumar (Now Dead)
The late veteran actor was also the subject of several hoaxes during his lifetime. In 2015, fake news about his health spread so widely that Amitabh Bachchan tweeted he was “perfectly fine.”
Poonam Pandey
In 2024, actress Poonam Pandey staged her own fake death news as a campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer. The move was heavily criticised for being insensitive. However, she later explained the reason behind her actions.
Jackie Chan
In 2013, international star Jackie Chan was rumoured to have died on a film set in Austria. His representatives issued multiple statements confirming he was alive.
John Cena
Since 2012, wrestler and actor John Cena has been the target of repeated fake death reports, often linked to fabricated accident stories.
Coming back to Kajal Aggarwal, she was last seen in films like Sikandar and Kannappa. Recently, the actress was spotted holidaying with husband Gautam Kitchlu in Maldives.
