Cinema VinesIn a striking reminder that cyber‑fraud knows no boundaries, Aaishvary Thackeray, the 30‑year‑old grandson of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, has reported a loss of ₹19,638.15 from his bank account. The theft, which unfolded in the early hours of October 30 at his Andheri home, began with a text alert that ₹307.82 had been debited. Within eight minutes a second message confirmed a further ₹15,511.98 deduction, and four more fraudulent withdrawals followed, bringing the total to nearly ₹20,000.
Thackeray, who has worked as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Bajirao Mastani” and made his acting debut in Anurag Kashyap’s “Nishaanchi,” was at home with his mother, Smita, and grandmother, Kunda, when the alarming notifications appeared. He promptly visited the Oshiwara police station and lodged a formal complaint. Police have opened an investigation and identified that the illicit transactions were executed overseas, registering an FIR under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Beyond his film work, Thackeray has also pursued music, contributing to the soundtracks of “Nishaanchi” and the 2026 YRF spy film “Alpha.” He is set to appear in Ahaan Panday’s upcoming film “Beparwah,” which also stars Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Jimmy Sheirgill, and is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on March 26, 2027.
Thackeray’s experience underscores the growing threat of cybercrime, affecting not only ordinary citizens but also high‑profile figures in entertainment and politics. Authorities urge vigilance and recommend securing personal banking information to prevent similar incidents.
