Ranvir Shorey Files Police Complaint After 2 Threat Emails

Ranvir Shorey has moved from a heated social-media exchange to a formal police complaint after receiving emails he says threatened his life. The actor shared screenshots and confirmed on X that the complaint was filed, handing the matter to Mumbai Police.

What the actor says happened

On Tuesday, Shorey posted screenshots from two email accounts. They contained abusive language and, he said, threats of physical violence. One sender allegedly claimed to be tracking his location and movements, warning that an attack would come “when the time was right.”

Shorey first tagged the cyber-safety handles Cyber Dost and Maharashtra Cyber, writing, “Please note the following threats that I have received from these 2 email accounts.” The Mumbai Police account responded publicly, asking him to share his contact details in DM. He later returned with a short update: “Official complaint has been filed. Now it’s over to @MumbaiPolice. Thanks to everyone who has shown concern.”

Where the threats came from

The emails landed after Shorey criticised the CJP’s street protest. His argument was direct: political parties should demonstrate strength through institutions, not by blocking public infrastructure. “Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets!” he wrote, calling street takeovers “the actual ‘murder of democracy’.”

The view drew support and pushback, and Shorey frequently shares political opinions that ignite heated exchanges. This time, he says, the reaction escalated beyond disagreement into threats.

Why it matters

This is not only about one actor. It is a reminder that online abuse in film circles increasingly spills into safety concerns, especially when stars express political views. What makes this case notable is the paper trail: Shorey kept the evidence public, tagged the right agencies, and then filed a formal complaint.

• Save screenshots of every threatening message before blocking or deleting.
• Tag cyber-safety handles such as Cyber Dost and state cyber cells, as Shorey did.
• File a formal police complaint and share the acknowledgement publicly if needed.
• Do not ignore a threat that claims to know your location.

What comes next

Mumbai Police used its official handle to respond, and the public exchange has put pressure on authorities to follow up. No official statement on an arrest or FIR was in the source report. On the work front, Shorey’s latest release remains Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, which arrived in April 2026.

Source: The Times of India