Bollywood actress Nikita Rawal, best known for her role in Garam Masala, has revealed that her WhatsApp account was hacked, raising alarms over personal data theft and the vulnerability of celebrities to digital breaches.
Rawal disclosed the incident on Monday, stating that she noticed unusual activity on her account, including messages she had not sent. Contacts soon complained that her number was sending them deceptive texts and dubious links. “I never expected this from people I considered close,” Rawal said, hinting that someone with access to her circle may have been involved.
There are worries that private conversations, images, and videos might have been compromised as a result of the breach. Mumbai cybercrime authorities have stated that they are helping Rawal take back control of her account and identify the intrusion’s origin. According to preliminary investigations, the hack might have been executed via phishing or SIM swapping, both of which are becoming more and more prevalent in India.
Fans and friends have been cautioned by Rawal not to reply to dubious messages sent from her number. “This is not just about me—it could happen to anyone,” she warned, stressing the importance of enabling two-factor authentication and reporting unauthorized access promptly.
According to experts, hackers frequently target celebrity accounts because of their prominence, using it to propagate fraud, collect data, or demand money. According to cybersecurity analyst Rohan Mehta, “when a public figure is hacked, the ripple effect can reach thousands of unsuspecting fans.”
The case serves as another reminder of the growing sophistication of cyberattacks, proving that fame offers no shield in the digital battlefield. For Nikita Rawal, the incident is both personal and public—an invasion of trust and privacy in an age where our lives are increasingly online.
