EXCLUSIVE: Aashiqui actress Anu Aggarwal recalls how her Shah Rukh Khan-like stardom led to safety concerns

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it as: In my experience, Anu Aggarwal‘s fame soared to unprecedented heights following the resounding success of her debut film, “Aashiqui.” During a private chat with TopMob, this talented actress candidly discussed the whirlwind of stardom that ensued and the safety challenges it presented. Remarkably, fans from various corners of the globe would travel to see her residence, much like the fervor surrounding Shah Rukh Khan today.

At that time, the actress from Aashiqui who resided alone in Mumbai admitted that she found it terrifying. “I had admirers waiting outside my building as you can imagine. Fortunately, I lived in a building owned by an MLA/MP, so we had police security. We even had guards armed with guns, standing guard, around eight to ten of them. They ensured no one could get past the gate. However, it was chaotic,” she explained.

Many people traveled from various nations to merely gaze at my structure, much like how crowds follow Shah Rukh Khan today.” Aggarwal, who stepped away from the industry after her success and now shares that the superstar lives nearby, humorously admitted, “I can see why it used to be this way and I chose to escape from it.

Anu Aggarwal disclosed that during that period, organized crime figures like Dawood Ibrahim held sway over Bollywood, and illicit business transactions were common. In her words, “The cash flowing into the movie industry was mostly tainted.

During the interview, the actress shared some insights about her perspective on the current film industry. She mentioned that unlike five or ten years ago, she finds the present scene to be quite engaging. She also expressed that global filmmaking has undergone significant changes, and even South films have grown in prominence. Furthermore, she noted that today’s audience is more discerning, no longer settling for movies relying solely on star power.

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2025-05-18 21:37