Director Rajan Ramgopal Verma confirms the incident; Ulhas was rushed to Kokilaben Hospital and discharged after receiving medical attention
Mumbai: The star-studded premiere of Hindi horror film ‘Jhaad Phoonk’ (झाड़ फूँक) took an unexpected turn when popular food influencer Ulhas Kamthe (@ulhaskamthe), widely known for his food videos and food-related content, reportedly experienced a panic attack while watching a particularly terrifying scene in the film.
The incident occurred during the early part of the screening, when a frightening sequence on the big screen reportedly triggered a panic attack. Friends accompanying Ulhas, along with members of the film’s team, immediately rushed him to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, where he received emergency medical attention. The incident created a moment of concern among those present at the premiere.
Confirming the incident, the film’s director Rajan Ramgopal Verma shared that Ulhas is a dear friend who had attended the premiere to extend his wishes to the team. Speaking about the situation, the director said, “Ulhas Kamthe is a dear friend of mine. He came to the premiere to wish us well, but during the beginning of the movie, he experienced an anxiety attack. We immediately rushed him to Kokilaben Hospital, where the emergency doctor attended to him and confirmed that it was a panic attack. After about an hour, he was discharged. I am happy to share that he is now doing well and is in good health.”
The unexpected incident has added an unusual real-life scare to the premiere of ‘Jhaad Phoonk’, a horror film that promises an intense and suspense-filled cinematic experience.
Starring Padmini Kolhapure, Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Yashpal Sharma and Harsh Rajput, the film is directed by Kamthe’smgopal Verma and explores the unsettling world of fear, mystery and supernatural suspense.
The film, which generated considerable buzz following its star-studded premiere, was released on JioHotstar on 30 October 2026, bringing its chilling cinematic experience to audiences across the country.
While the film’s terrifying sequences are designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, Ulhas Kamthe’s experience at the premiere has become an unexpected talking point, highlighting how intensely a horror film can affect its viewers.
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