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'Shilpa Shirodkar shot dead…': Raghuveer actress reveals how a 90s promo stunt triggered chaos off-screen

Imagine going off to shoot a film and returning to your room to find out you're supposedly dead. That's exactly what happened to actress Shilpa Shirodkar during the making of the 1995 action film Raghuveer, starring Suniel Shetty. Back in the '90s, there were no WhatsApp updates or social media. Shilpa was in Kullu Manali, busy shooting with Suniel Shetty, when a rumour spread like wildfire claiming she had been shot dead on set. The fake news caused panic, especially at her home. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Product Management Project Management CXO Data Science Management Leadership Public Policy Others Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Technology Healthcare MBA others Data Science MCA Data Analytics Degree Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Speaking to Pinkvilla, Shilpa recalled the chaos, 'My dad was calling the hotel. We didn't have mobile phones back then. People around us at the shoot were confused whether it was really me or not, because they had read the news.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo When she returned to her hotel room, she saw 20-25 missed calls and learned that a newspaper had actually printed a headline saying she had died. It turns out, this shocking rumour wasn't just a mistake, it was part of the film's promotional strategy. But no one had informed Shilpa. Live Events 'When the producer told me, I said, 'Okay'. Yes, it was a bit too much. Back then, there were no official PR campaigns. I was the last person to know. But the film did well, so I didn't stay angry.' It was a different time, one without Instagram posts or formal media statements. And somehow, this bizarre rumour helped the film grab attention. Shilpa Shirodkar's big comeback in Jatadhara Now, years later, Shilpa is all set to return to the big screen with Jatadhara, a pan-India supernatural thriller. The film explores the hidden mysteries of the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, mixing suspense, mythology, and a strong visual style. Sudheer Babu leads the cast, undergoing intense training for the role. The film also features Sonakshi Sinha in her Telugu-Hindi debut. Shilpa, who was last seen on Bigg Boss 18, will play a major role in the storyline. Inputs from agencies