Bollywood actress Chitrangda Singh has brought to light a harrowing mobbing incident she experienced with co-star John Abraham, using it to underscore the urgent need for better crowd management at public events. Her comments come in the wake of recent similar ordeals faced by actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nidhi Agarwal in Hyderabad.
A Protective Gesture That Left Scars
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Singh revisited a promotional event for their film I, Me Aur Main at a Delhi college. She described how a seemingly routine visit quickly escalated into chaos as the crowd surged. "The crowd started to build up and suddenly I see everybody’s trying to whisk off John," she recounted.
Seeing her in potential danger, Abraham instinctively moved to shield her. "He kind of looked back at me to take me along. He was trying to be protective of me and take me to the car," Singh stated. The actor positioned himself behind her, acting as a buffer against the unruly crowd.
The true extent of the physical assault became shockingly clear only once they reached the safety of their vehicle. "As soon as we sat in the car, John took off his shirt and his whole back was full of scratch marks," Singh revealed, visibly disturbed by the memory. She emphasized that she remained unharmed, partly due to the presence of many women in the college crowd.
An Issue Beyond Gender
Singh used this personal anecdote to make a broader point about safety at public gatherings. She stressed that such mobbing is not a danger exclusive to female celebrities. "So it just happens to everyone I suppose, it’s not just women," she asserted, pointing to Abraham's injured back as clear evidence.
Reflecting on the recent visuals of Nidhi Agarwal being mobbed, Singh expressed fear and concern. "It was scary to see that," she said, placing the onus squarely on event organizers. "It’s probably the duty of the agencies that are managing them to make sure they are safe," she emphasized, questioning how celebrities could be left so vulnerable.
She directly challenged the lapses in security, asking, "How could they let them go, how could this happen to them?" Her comments highlight a systemic failure in planning and crowd control at high-profile promotional events.
A Call for Accountability and Safety
This incident, which occurred years ago, remains painfully relevant today, as seen with the episodes involving Samantha in late 2025 and Nidhi Agarwal in early January 2026. Singh's account shifts the conversation towards accountability.
The actress, who is currently gearing up for her role alongside Salman Khan in the period military drama Battle of Galwan, has used her platform to advocate for change. Her experience demonstrates that even with a physically imposing co-star like John Abraham present, the lack of proper security measures can lead to dangerous situations.
The recurring nature of these mobbing incidents in cities like Delhi and Hyderabad points to a pattern that demands immediate attention from event management agencies, security firms, and the entertainment industry at large. The physical and psychological safety of celebrities during public engagements must become a non-negotiable priority.
