Ameesha Patel recalls having a scary fan encounter after her debut film, ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’: ‘ I got letters written in blood…’ |

Ameesha Patel gained instant fame with her debut in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai alongside Hrithik Roshan. Fans in 2000 were captivated, often dressing as their characters, Sonia and Rohit. Ahead of the film’s January 10, 2025, re-release, Ameesha shared memorable fan encounters that highlighted the movie’s enduring impact.
In an interview, Ameesha shared how fans went overboard expressing love after Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’s success. Both she and Hrithik Roshan received marriage proposals from fans, showcasing the movie’s immense impact on audiences.

The actress shared some intense fan experiences after Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Fans conducted rituals marrying their photos in temples and even sent letters written in blood, which she found terrifying. Stalkers followed her and Hrithik Roshan everywhere, but bodyguard culture was not prevalent at that time, making such situations scarier.

She reflected on how the sudden success of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai changed her life. Accustomed to moving freely, she found it overwhelming when fans approached her for autographs and pictures. The intense admiration, with people eager to touch her to confirm she was real, elevated her to an almost divine status.
Ameesha also shared that during the Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai craze, fans recreated her iconic look as Sonia, wearing the pink skirt and white top from the island scene. Men emulated Hrithik’s style from ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena,’ with his black ganji and bandanna. The hook step and word ‘raptaa’ became iconic.