Bollywood, known for its glitz and glamour, is home to stars who captivate millions with their on-screen charisma. However, even these celebrities are not immune to fears and phobias. Let’s delve into the peculiar fears of some of our favourite Bollywood stars.
Aamir Khan:
Aamir Khan, often hailed as Mr Perfectionist is not immune to a fear shared by many— the fear of death. Despite his cinematic success, Aamir Khan took a hiatus from acting. He took a break after the less-than-stellar performance of his last release, “Laal Singh Chaddha.”
Deepika Padukone:
The talented actress was lauded for her recent performance in “Fighter.” She battles a fear that many find spine-chilling—Ophidiophobia, an extreme fear of snakes. Deepika Padukone, who has courageously tackled depression, reportedly experiences panic attacks at the mere mention of these slithering creatures.
Kiara Advani:
Kiara Advani, the stunning actress who tied the knot with Sidharth Malhotra, confessed to a fear of birds. The revelation came during her appearance on “The Kapil Sharma Show” while promoting “Jug Jugg Jeeyo,” where she starred alongside Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor.
Ajay Devgn:
Known for his action-packed roles, Ajay Devgn harbours a surprising fear—claustrophobia. The actor, who performs his stunts with gusto, revealed his aversion to lifts after a harrowing incident in 2003. He got stuck in a malfunctioning lift and fell rapidly from the third or fourth floor to the basement during the shoot of “Bhoot.”
Alia Bhatt:
Despite her success, Alia Bhatt grapples with a common fear—afraid of dark rooms. The actress admitted that the fear traces back to her childhood when her sister used to lock her in a dark room, leading to hours of tears and distress.
Celina Jaitley:
Former national crush Celina Jaitley has an unexpected fear—butterflies. Despite their innocent appearance, Celina revealed an incident during the shooting of “No Entry” where she almost fell from a cliff upon encountering a butterfly.
