When Social Media Killed Bollywood Celebs

When Social Media Killed Bollywood Celebs

There is no denying the fact that ever since its evolution social media has emerged as communication lifeline for netizens and for celebs too.
But at times this Gen-X communication medium turns into a necessary evil due to the notoriety of some of the mischievous elements, who don't mind sparking fake buzz about the death of our sought after celebs.
Come let us have a look at a few celebs, who fell prey to these fake hearsay.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aish once again fell prey to the notoriety of some of the internet rogues who tossed a hoax in the virtual world about her suicide. These recent rumors claimed that Aish tried to commit suicide by overdosing on tranquilizers after a dispute with her in-laws Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan.
Even in 2006, a report related to Aish's death in a car crash stormed the buzz arena.

Katrina Kaif

In 2013, a report related to Katrina's death literally shocked the fans of 'Chikni Chameli'. At that time, the turmoil was created by a Facebook page.

Amitabh Bachchan

The notorious minds of the virtual world did not even spare Bollywood's legend Big B and created mayhem in 2012, by spreading rumors about the death of this legend in a car crash.

Madhuri Dixit Nene

Probably 'Dhak Dhak Girl' of Bollywood Madhuri would not have thought even in her remotest dreams that death of a woman bearing the same name would bring trouble for her too.

Ayushmann Khurana

Even Ayushmann had to face the music when an American spoof site declared him dead.
Even the cause of death, which was mentioned in the report, was unique. The report claimed that the actor died after he hit a tree while skateboarding in New Zealand.

Yo Yo Honey Singh

Social media even killed singing sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh in 2014 when a fake picture that showed a heavily injured Honey Singh lying 'dead' on a hospital bed surfaced in the virtual world.

Dilip Kumar

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar fell prey to the weird creativity of these notorious gossip-mongers not once, but twice . In 2013, when Dilip Sahab was hospitalized due to some health ailments, some notorious gossip-monger spread the rumor about his death.

Bappi Lahiri

In 2014, when Bappi Lahiri joined BJP, rumors of his 'death' started doing the rounds on social media. Targeting the rumor-mongers, Lahiri said that people who are jobless only indulge in such acts.

Shakti Kapoor

In February 2015, reports about the death of Bollywood's most loved villain Shakti Kapoor also created restlessness in the grapevine. Eventually, actor's son came out in open to brush aside the rumors.

Nana Patekar

Gossip-monger even miffed Nana in 2013, when reports about his death due to cardiac arrest surfaced in the virtual world.

Rajinikanth

He is known as 'Father of All the Superheroes,' but even Saar Rajni failed to ditch the claws of gossip-mongers, who declared him dead in 2011.