Gulki Joshi recalls how she was nearly molested while presenting an award to MS Dhoni; says ‘Was mobbed to the level of being scared'
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Gulki Joshi
, who is loved for her portrayal of cop Haseena Malik in
Maddam Sir
, recently shared a troubling experience from her past. The actress revealed how she narrowly escaped an incident of molestation during an event where she was supposed to present an award to cricket legend
MS Dhoni
.
Recalling the incident, Gulki told Filmymantra, "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 further revealed the ordeal and how she got saved just in time by the security personnel, "As soon as I stepped outside, I was completely mobbed by a crowd.
Mobbed to the level of being scared. 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.
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."
Although the incident was distressing, Gulki still cherishes her experience at the event. She spoke fondly and with great respect about her interaction with cricket icon MS Dhoni. "When I 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. At that moment, I realised what true talent 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."
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