Ranvir Shorey files police complaint over death threats following his criticism of CJP protest; shares screenshots of emails, ‘Thanks to everyone who has shown concern’ | Hindi Movie News
Actor Ranvir Shorey has filed an official complaint with the Mumbai Police after allegedly receiving death threats via email. The actor shared screenshots of the messages on social media and sought the authorities’ intervention. He also thanked those who expressed concern about his safety. The development follows a series of online exchanges linked to his political views and comments on the CJP protest.
Ranvir Shorey confirms complaint against threatening emails
On Tuesday, Ranvir Shorey announced on X that he had formally approached the police after receiving threatening emails. Sharing an update with his followers, the actor wrote, “Official complaint has been filed. Now it’s over to @MumbaiPolice. Thanks to everyone who has shown concern”.The announcement came after the actor posted screenshots of emails containing abusive language and alleged threats of physical violence. One sender allegedly claimed to be tracking Ranvir Shorey’s location and movements before warning that an attack would happen when the time was right.The messages prompted the actor to seek help from the authorities responsible for handling cybercrime and online threats.
Actor seeks intervention from Maharashtra Cyber
Before confirming that he had filed a formal complaint, Ranvir Shorey tagged Cyber Dost and Maharashtra Cyber in his post. He shared the screenshots and asked the agencies to take note of the messages received from two email accounts.The actor wrote, “Hello @Cyberdost @MahaCyber1. Please note the following threats that I have received from these 2 email accounts. Thanks,”The Mumbai Police subsequently responded to his post. The authorities asked Ranvir Shorey to share his contact details privately so they could follow up on the matter. Their response read, “We have followed you. Please share your contact details in DM,”Ranvir Shorey later acknowledged the police response and confirmed that he had filed an official complaint. The authorities’ public reply also drew attention to the incident on social media.
Ranvir Shorey’s criticism of CJP protest
The reported threats emerged after Ranvir Shorey criticised the CJP’s decision to take its protest to the streets. The actor argued that political parties should demonstrate their support through Parliament, elections and the courts rather than disrupt public infrastructure.Explaining his position, Ranvir Shorey wrote, “Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets! And if the way to those seems unjust, show the courts! That is the democratic way! Hijacking the streets and holding the public infrastructure and law and order machinery to ransom is the actual “murder of democracy”!”His remarks came amid protests over alleged irregularities in India’s electoral system. The actor’s position sparked exchanges with social media users, some of whom disagreed with his views. Ranvir Shorey frequently shares his political opinions on social media and has been involved in heated exchanges with users over ideological differences.On the professional front, Ranvir Shorey’s most recent release is ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, which arrived in April 2026.
