Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy to Saif Ali Khan: Celebrities who survived life-threatening accidents

For millions, Amitabh Bachchan’s accident on the sets of ‘Coolie’ remains one of Bollywood’s darkest moments. In 1982, during an action scene with Puneet Issar, Big B mistimed a jump and suffered a life-threatening internal injury. Rushed to St. Philomena’s Hospital in an unconscious state, the superstar’s condition was so critical that the country collectively held its breath. Fans walked barefoot to temples, held vigils, and prayed endlessly for his recovery. Amitabh later described the incident as a rebirth—an event that completely reshaped his outlook on life.

In 2019, Mouni Roy had a brush with death that shocked her fans. The ‘Brahmastra’ actress was on her way to work when a massive chunk of concrete unexpectedly crashed onto her car at the Juhu signal in Mumbai. The impact shattered her sunroof completely. Mouni shared the chilling video on Twitter, calling out the Mumbai Metro authorities for their negligent construction work and questioning the lack of accountability. Had the rock fallen just inches differently, the outcome could have been devastating.

In January 2025, Saif Ali Khan survived a frightening burglary attempt at his residence. Details surrounding the incident were closely guarded for security reasons, but reports confirmed that the intruder confronted the actor before being overpowered. Saif escaped without injuries, but the incident left him shaken and led to a tightening of security around his home.

While shooting ‘Alone’ in Kerala’s backwaters, Bipasha Basu experienced a terrifying accident. As stated by Hindustan Times, she was riding a high-speed jet ski with co-star and debutant Karan Singh Grover when the machine overturned unexpectedly. Bipasha was thrown into the deep water as the jet ski began sinking. With the crew too far to respond, Karan immediately dived in and pulled her to safety, preventing what could have become a major tragedy.

Dia Mirza’s near-death experience came at one of the most vulnerable times—during her pregnancy. According to Deccan Chronicle, at six months, she underwent an emergency appendectomy and soon developed an acute bacterial infection that risked turning septic. As her condition worsened and her placenta began to haemorrhage, doctors had no choice but to deliver her baby prematurely. Dia has repeatedly expressed gratitude toward her medical team for saving both her and her child during those harrowing weeks.