Gulki Joshi Reveals She Was Nearly Molested While Presenting Award To MS Dhoni: 'Security Saved Me'
Television actress Gulki Joshi talks about a terrifying mobbing incident, revealing how she feared being molested after presenting an award to MS Dhoni during an IPL event.
Television actress Gulki Joshi, widely beloved for her portrayal of the witty and courageous Haseena Malik in Maddam Sir, recently shared a deeply unsettling memory from her past — one that highlights the dangers celebrities often face when public adoration turns into uncontrollable frenzy.
In an interview with Filmymantra, Gulki revisited a particularly frightening incident that took place several years ago during a visit to Ranchi. 'This happened a long time ago. I had gone to Ranchi for the IPL — I had to present an award to Mr. Dhoni. At that time, my show Nadaan Parinde (2014) was running successfully, and because of the show's popularity, I was invited to attend the event," she recalled.
What was supposed to be a celebratory outing quickly descended into chaos. 'As soon as I stepped outside, I was completely mobbed by a crowd. It wasn't just excitement — it became physically overwhelming to the point where I genuinely felt threatened. Amid the pushing, shoving, and chaos, the horrifying thought crossed my mind that I could be molested right there in the crowd," she said.
Thankfully, security personnel intervened at the right moment. 'Just as things were spiraling out of control, the security team arrived and somehow managed to pull me out of the mob. They whisked me away to safety. But the fear lingered. It shook me. That was the only time I've ever truly been afraid of the crowd, of the people," Gulki shared with palpable emotion.
Despite the traumatic encounter, Gulki's experience at the event wasn't entirely grim. She recounted her meeting with cricketing legend MS Dhoni with visible warmth and admiration. 'When I finally met Mr. Dhoni, he was everything you'd hope a hero to be — humble, warm, and grounded. Even though he must have been exhausted after the match, he patiently met every fan, smiled, took pictures, and made everyone feel special," Gulki said.
She added thoughtfully, 'In that moment, I realized what true greatness is. No arrogance, no drama — just pure, unfiltered humility. It really stayed with me. It reminded me that real talent shines the brightest when it's combined with real humility."
Talking about the darker side of fame, Gulki noted, 'While recognition feels rewarding, incidents like what happened in Ranchi make you realize how important security and boundaries are. Crowds don't always realize the impact of their actions — a mob mentality can strip away personal safety in seconds."
On the work front, Gulki Joshi continues to carve a strong niche for herself. She was recently seen in the bold and intimate anthology series Hasratein 2, where she explored a very different, layered side of storytelling. The series boasts an ensemble cast including Dolly Chawla, Sanam Johar, Vivek Dahiya, Vinit Kakar, Amika Shail, Saisha Sehgal, Zuber K. Khan, Karan Sharma, Nyrraa M Banerji, Param Singh, Puja Banerjee, Sandeep Kumaar, Akanksha Puri, Rishaab Chauhaan, and Navveen Sharrma.
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