Rohit Roy Reacts To Akshay Kumar’s Daughter Facing Cyber Threat: 'No One Is Safe'

Actor Rohit Roy has voiced strong concern over the alarming rise in cybercrimes — particularly those targeting children and public figures — after superstar Akshay Kumar recently revealed that his teenage daughter was subjected to an online threat.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 held at the State Police Headquarters, Akshay Kumar shared a deeply troubling incident involving his daughter, who was approached while playing an online game. “She was asked to send a nude photo,” the actor revealed, adding that his daughter showed great presence of mind by immediately shutting off the device and alerting him.

The revelation has triggered widespread discussions around online safety and the vulnerability of even high-profile

families in the digital age.

Rohit Roy Calls for Vigilance Amid Rising Cybercrimes

Reacting to Akshay’s statement, actor Rohit Roy — who stars in the upcoming cybercrime thriller Controll — underscored how digital threats have become universal, cutting across age and status. “It’s extremely difficult for public figures to stay shielded from such issues. This is a concern for everyone — no one is beyond the reach of these crimes,” he said.

Roy further elaborated on how scammers exploit trust and familiarity to deceive victims. “Many people, including actors, often assume they won’t be targeted simply because they don’t share personal details. But the truth is, these criminals are clever. They can draft messages or emails in ways that seem like they’re coming from someone familiar — a friend, even.”

The Actor’s Own Encounter with Cyber Fraud

Recounting a personal experience, Roy shared that he once received a text from what appeared to be a close friend’s number asking for money. “The tone didn’t match how he usually speaks, so I grew suspicious. When I tried to call back, the number was constantly busy. That’s when I realized it was a scam.”

He also admitted to having once fallen for a phishing scam years ago, calling it “a silly mistake.” “The email looked legitimate. It didn’t have any of the usual signs of spam. This was before platforms started flagging messages as ‘suspected scams.’ I clicked on a link, and a couple of things got hacked. Thankfully, I acted fast and went straight to the cybercrime cell. That immediate action helped resolve the issue.”

Rohit Roy Returns to Screens with Controll

Roy’s remarks arrive just days before the release of Controll, a gripping cybercrime thriller that explores the dark underbelly of digital fraud and identity theft. Directed by Safdar Abbas and produced by Dhaval Gada and Abhay Sinha, the film is slated to hit theatres on October 10, 2025.

The film stars Thakur Anoop Singh as a determined cyber officer chasing a mysterious hacker, played by Rohit Roy. Backed by Dr. Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios, Controll also features Priya Anand, Yashpal Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Karan Singh Chhabra, and Siddharth Banerjee in key roles.

Calling the film “timely and necessary,” Roy said it aims to raise awareness about how easily cybercrimes can infiltrate everyday lives. “It’s not just a thriller — it’s a reminder that one careless click can change everything.”