Kajal Agarwal, the Singham-actress famous for her Bollywood movies and South Indian films became the victim of a hoax death rumour that spread quickly via social media. Let’s understand what’s the truth behind the claim, how the hoax started, the panic that it caused, and how Kajal Agarwal herself responded and discredited the fake news.
The Viral Hoax
Yesterday saw an heap of social media messages announcing Kajal Agarwal’s death in a road accident. Various platforms, such as WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok, and X (erstwhile Twitter), experienced the spread of sensational videos and doctored images, most sporting “RIP Kajal Agarwal” hashtags. These messages involved supposedly unidentified vague footage of a coffin being dragged, with no definitive proof or confirmation of the actress’s identity. The rumours also spread further with false condolence messages and tribute posts circulating across the world, fans from India and Sri Lanka.
How did the Rumour Spread
The false information cited a reported car crash, which in fact had left Kajal harmless fortunately and had been largely shared and re-shared by social media trolls and content creators seeking clicks and publicity. A few creators reshaped available clips and photos to create the fake story, leaving unsuspecting fans in the dark and generating emotional trauma. The false news trended within hours with a number of mainstream news sites being compelled to release clarifications to spread the panic.
The Response from the Actress
Acting quickly on their worry-wave, Kajal Agarwal took to her Instagram posts and stories to make it clear that the rumours were completely false. Her statement declared, “I came across some unsubstantiated news stating that I met an accident and do not exist anymore. To be honest, it’s quite funny as it’s not true. By God’s grace, I am absolutely fine, safe and doing very well.”. I ask you kindly not to believe or spread such fake news. Let’s maintain focus on positivity and truth instead.
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. 😄
By the grace of god, I want to assure you all that I am perfectly fine, safe, and doing very well ❤️
I kindly request…
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) September 8, 2025
She jokingly commented on the ridiculousness of the hoax, asking her followers and the general public not to sensationalise and to make sure they fact-check before sharing.
Industry Reaction & Lessons from this
No credible sources nor official spokespeople for Kajal nor her family denied the fabricated news, and reputable entertainment media were quick to escalate the rumour. The social media users brought attention to the risks of social media-generated false news, a reminder to viewers to be responsible with sharing and to fact-check.
Kajal Agarwal’s quick explanation and positive response calmed followers, ending the upsetting incident and reaffirming her dedication to remaining connected and open with her supporters.
