On March 14, 2025, Sherlyn Chopra expressed anger after being mobbed by male fans attempting to take selfies during Holi celebrations in Mumbai. In a video, she can be heard firmly asking them not to touch her and calling security for help as the crowd surrounded her. This incident follows a recent occurrence in which Poonam Pandey was shocked when a fan forcibly kissed her while trying to take a selfie. Both incidents highlight the challenges celebrities face with public attention. Sherlyn, known for posing in Playboy and participating in reality shows like Bigg Boss, has had a controversial career since the early 2000s.
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Just last month, Poonam Pandey was taken aback when a fan attempted to kiss her unexpectedly in public.
Sherlyn Chopra urges fans to keep their distance. (Photo: Instant Bollywood)
On Friday, Sherlyn Chopra expressed her frustration when she went out in Mumbai to celebrate Holi. While there, she was overwhelmed by a group of male acquaintances who tried to take selfies with her without consent. A video posted on social media showed Sherlyn exiting her building as a crowd formed around her to snap pictures.
Feeling disheartened by the situation, she firmly responded, “Ek second, don’t touch me. Arey? Don’t touch me, I am saying”. Despite her clear request, the crowd continued to crowd her, prompting Sherlyn to call for aid from security, stating, “Sir dekhiye kya ho raha hai yahan par. Dekhiye. Itne pass aa rahe hai”. Check out the video here:
This isn’t an isolated incident of celebrities needing assistance due to overwhelming crowds. Just last month, actor and model Poonam Pandey was left shocked during a photo session when a fan approached her from behind, trying to take a selfie. When she allowed the photo, the fan leaned in and attempted to kiss her, shocking Poonam, the photographers, and passersby.
Upon realizing what was happening, Poonam instinctively pushed the fan away, prompting the photographers to intervene and scold the fan for his inappropriate behavior.
As for Sherlyn, she rose to fame in 2012 as the first Indian woman to pose for Playboy magazine, a move that sparked both controversy and acclaim. She launched her Bollywood career in the early 2000s, appearing in films such as Time Pass (2005), Dosti: Friends Forever (2005), and Raqeeb (2007). Additionally, she has participated in various reality shows, including Bigg Boss Season 3 in 2009.