Death Rumour Used as Film Promo? Shilpa Shirodkar Recalls Raghuveer Scandal
Shilpa Shirodkar recently opened up about a chilling moment from her early film career that sparked panic in her family and made headlines across the country. The actress, who recently appeared on Bigg Boss 18, recalled being at the center of a bizarre and disturbing rumour that claimed she had been shot dead while filming the 1995 action drama Raghuveer.
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Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that the rumour had circulated while she was on location in Kullu Manali, shooting alongside co-star Suniel Shetty. “My dad was trying to call the hotel because we didn’t have mobile phones at that time,” Shilpa shared. “Everyone around the shoot had already heard the news and couldn’t tell whether I was alive or not.”
The news triggered panic at her home, with 25 missed calls waiting for her when she returned. Shockingly, Shilpa Shirodkar later found out that the false report of her death was strategically planted as a promotional gimmick for Raghuveer by the film’s makers.
The film, which featured an ensemble cast including Suresh Oberoi, Sudha Chandran, Mohnish Bahl, Aruna Irani, Gulshan Grover, and Prem Chopra, was one of the many 90s action thrillers that relied heavily on dramatic marketing strategies — though this particular stunt clearly crossed a line.
Fans have since reacted strongly to Shilpa’s revelation, questioning the ethics of such promotional tactics. Meanwhile, the actress took the incident in her stride, laughing about the absurdity of it years later but admitting how frightening it was at the time.
Cast of Raghuveer (1995):
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Suniel Shetty as Raghuveer
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Shilpa Shirodkar
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Suresh Oberoi
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Sudha Chandran
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Mohnish Bahl
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Aruna Irani
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Gulshan Grover
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Prem Chopra
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