Mumbai’s Juhu area became the epicenter of headlines after a dramatic road mishap involving Akshay Kumar’s security convoy on Monday night. Around 8:30 PM, an Innova from the actor’s team was rear-ended by a Mercedes, propelling it into an auto-rickshaw ahead. The auto flipped over, leaving the driver and a passenger with serious injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent care.
Thankfully, Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna escaped unscathed, traveling in a separate vehicle in the convoy. Police wasted no time, filing charges against the Mercedes driver for negligent driving and launching a full investigation. This incident underscores a harsh reality: road accidents spare no one, not even Bollywood’s biggest stars.
The spotlight has now shifted to a string of similar scares involving other celebrities. Nora Fatehi’s high-speed collision in Mumbai’s Amboli while heading to the Sunburn Music Festival comes to mind. Despite minor injuries treated with first aid, she powered through to deliver a stunning performance that evening. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Vinay Sakpal, accusing him of drunk driving and rash behavior.
Television heartthrob Zeeshan Khan from Bigg Boss OTT, Kumkum Bhagya, and Naagin wasn’t so lucky with fate’s timing. His black sedan smashed into a grey car in Versova, deploying airbags in the violent impact. Miraculously, he walked away without major harm and promptly reported the incident at the local station.
Even abroad, stars face these perils. Rambha, real name Vijaya Lakshmi, survived a terrifying crash in Canada with her kids and nanny in the car. Her young daughter Sasha needed hospital checks as a precaution, and Rambha shared shocking images of the wrecked vehicle on Instagram, pleading for prayers.
South Indian icon Ajith Kumar, a racing enthusiast, has had his share too. A practice session mishap in Portugal and a barrier collision during Dubai’s 24H race practice highlight the risks he embraces. Though minor, these events remind us of the fine line between thrill and tragedy on the roads.