Italy: In a shocking turn of events that has left fans and the global community stunned, Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshi, celebrated for her poignant role in Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film ‘Swades’, found herself at the center of a horrifying car crash in the picturesque landscapes of Italy.
The incident, which unfolded in the sun-kissed terrains of Sardinia, involved high-speed luxury cars – a Lamborghini and a Ferrari.
Reports suggest that Joshi, accompanied by her husband Vikas Oberoi, was cruising through the scenic routes of the Sardinia Supercar Tour when their Lamborghini had a catastrophic collision with a Ferrari and a camper van.
The aftermath was nothing short of a scene from a thriller movie. Multiple vehicles were overturned on a tranquil rural road, with the Ferrari tragically catching fire.
The blaze claimed the lives of two passengers, identified as Melissa Krautli, 63, and Markus Krautli, 67, both hailing from Switzerland.
While the Bollywood actress’s global fanbase held its collective breath, updates trickled in, confirming that both Joshi and her husband emerged from the wreckage relatively unscathed.
Vikas Oberoi’s manager was quick to assure fans and the media that the couple is recuperating and in stable condition.
Gayatri Joshi, a beacon of talent who transitioned from her early days as a video jockey to winning the Femina Miss India International title in 2000, has always been in the limelight.
Her stellar performance in ‘Swades’ garnered her accolades, and this recent incident has once again thrust her into the global spotlight, albeit for reasons one could never have anticipated.